# Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE prices

> Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE was $30,606, across 20 sales with a median model year of 1985.

Trim page · 1980–1989 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-280ge)

- For sale: 1 cars, model years 1980–1989
- Most are priced between $79,570 and $79,570, depending on model year and mileage
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $30,606 (20 sold, median model year 1985)
- Auction results on record: 48, latest Sep 11, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1989 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — | 6 | $38,169 | $26,763–$50,597 |
| 1985 | 0 | — | 4 | $34,156 | $28,938–$49,521 |
| 1984 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1981 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |

## Other G-Class trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [G 550](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g-550.md) | 2009–2026 | 520 | $110,418 | 3 | $128,286 |
| [G 500](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g500.md) | 2000–2008 | 33 | $29,887 | 8 | $41,423 |
| [4MATIC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-4matic.md) | 2011–2025 | 17 | $79,290 | — | — |
| [G 580](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g-580.md) | 2025 | 9 | $148,412 | — | — |
| [G320](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g320.md) | 1994–2004 | 4 | $114,531 | 43 | $59,000 |
| [G 63](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g63.md) | 2014–2024 | 3 | $385,220 | — | — |
| [250GD](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-250gd.md) | 1991 | 2 | $130,750 | — | — |
| [G55](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g55.md) | 2003–2011 | 1 | $66,990 | — | — |
| [G 580e](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g-580e.md) | 2025 | 1 | $142,386 | 1 | $170,000 |
| [G550/G550 Bi-Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g550-g550-bi-turbo.md) | 2024 | 1 | $135,900 | 1 | $157,500 |
| [G 65 AMG®](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-g65-amg.md) | 2018 | 1 | $1,401,023 | — | — |
| [230GE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-g-class-230ge.md) | 1984–1994 | 1 | $63,500 | — | — |

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2026 | 18 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 18 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 14 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 14 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 16 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 18 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 14 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 14 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 11–13 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 11–13 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 13 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 13 | — | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE. By model year: 2020 (1), 2019 (4), 2018 (1), 2017 (3), 2016 (4), 2015 (2), 2014 (3), 2013 (3), 2011 (1), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2003 (1), 2002 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE cost?

Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE was $30,606, across 20 sales, with a median model year of 1985.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-g-class&variant=mercedes-benz-g-class-280ge
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class 280GE for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=mercedes-benz-g-class-280ge
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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