g400d

Agents say one cannot fit the G63AMG Panamericana grill to Diesel G's. Yet I saw two, one of which I drove. They were G350d and G400d. Another agent says it depends upon VIN. Why do these cars sometimes differ while still the same model? I do not quite understand what happens on the...

Does anyone know whether a stainless steel bush bar / brush guard can be fitted as an aftermarket item? And, where in South Africa can this be bought?

This is not my opinion but rather the sum total of searching online, and asking (inept) AI. Opinion is cranial flatulence, right? Said sources rate the G400d as "the best Geländewagen ever," although my own choices would be 280GE if not G500. That DOHC straight six engine was a jewel...

Very few people know much about this engine, as it is only in its 8th year now and not as populous as a Polo or a Corolla. The typical owner also is prone to maintain privacy and won't easily share experiences. Solicited this wisdom online courtesy DeepSeek: The **Mercedes-Benz OM656**...

Advice please: Use Case About 30% gravel, 70% tar. Never 4x4 real Jors Malan kinda 4x4, regardles. Once or twice two stretches of deep sand Groenriviermond - Hondeklipbaai. No typical overlander camelbacking, just light loads for two kreukeltieners sightseeing. Perhaps once Nossob to...

According to an agent, he cannot even find either of two types of headlight protection grids on his exclusively dealer-only online system. He also stated that there were two types: - "look nice" for mall crawlers - tougher version aimed at Professional He also had no info on the little...

Never ask the experts. Rather ask the experienced, which is why you find me here. Speedy Gonzales this morning insisted that "all W463 can be fitted with 16" rims; I have done it hundreds of times." I happen to know the area quite well, as we relocated here in early 2009. So I have an idea of...

So, what breaks on the OM656, at what mileage, and at what cost to fix? How do these fare in the reliability stakes? I know of some OM642 V6's with oil supply issues, therefore broken crankshafts, but that wasn't widespread.

Sand requires kW, which is why petrol engines are better for dune driving. I often wonder what it was like driving a 240GD in deep sand, or even a 300GD. The OM617, even with a turbo bolted on, was no rocket ship. FFW to 2020-ish and the OM656 G400d pumps out 243kW. And 700 torques at just...

The new configurator is up on the MB website. The Professional options include, among others, a snazzy roof rack, pro spare wheel carrier and even 18" wheels. Fattening the piggy bank.

Does the G350d employ a single turbo OM656 straight six, or does it use the OM642 V6? Given the data isn't on MB website, what real difference between G350 and G350d? Also, did the wide body, rack & pinion steering and IFS only go to G400d? I don't mention any petrol V8's. (There's 60 on...

Hello. My wife and I noticed two bright yellow ones, with a hint of a golden hue, in Cape Town. These are G63AMG units. Upon enquiry, Nomsa on the MB website confirmed the only paint options available were as on the online configurator. The yellow and also Olive Brown weren't there, and...

Hello, I am a real novice and need info. Being partially disabled and retired, we want to go on a year long second honeymoon and we live in an empty nest. We plant to circumnavigate South Africa, taking on back roads, middelmannetjie tracks, etc. Last time we did this, was with a W115...

My radar is slowly scanning for a G350d, but I have concerns. The last one I looked at, was low mileage but already on its second engine, 2012 model. Another failed quite south of 100,000km. My Dad only ever bought them at 100,000++ MILES. We owned many Mercs, which is why I often drive one...