Question 1

What is a Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6?

Accepted Answer

The Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6 is a six-wheeled, three-axle off-road vehicle built by Mercedes-AMG from 2013 to 2015. Based on the military G-Class 6x6 platform with portal axles and five locking differentials, only about 100 were produced. It features a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 544 hp.

Question 2

How many G63 6x6 were made?

Accepted Answer

Mercedes-AMG produced just over 100 G63 AMG 6x6 trucks between 2013 and 2015. The exact number is not officially confirmed, but production records and VIN tracking suggest approximately 100–110 units.

Question 3

What is a portal axle?

Accepted Answer

A portal axle uses gear reduction hubs at each wheel, raising the axle centerline above the wheel center. This gives significantly more ground clearance without increasing the vehicle's center of gravity. Portal axles are used on the military G-Class 6x6, the G63 AMG 6x6, and modern coach-built 6x6 conversions.

Question 4

Can you import a G-Wagen to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from EPA and DOT regulations under the 25-year import rule. BB G-Wagons specializes in importing vintage G-Class and Puch G vehicles from Europe and delivers them titled and registered anywhere in the US.

Question 5

What is the difference between a Mercedes G-Class and a Puch G?

Accepted Answer

The Mercedes G-Class and Puch G are the same vehicle built at the Magna Steyr factory in Graz, Austria. In some European markets the vehicle was sold as the Puch G (particularly in Austria and Switzerland), while in others it carried the Mercedes-Benz badge. Mechanically they are identical.

Question 6

Is a Puch G a real Mercedes G-Wagen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every classic G-Wagen — Mercedes-badged or Puch-badged — was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria on the same production line. In Austria, Switzerland, and parts of Eastern Europe the truck was sold under the builder's own Puch badge until around 2000. Chassis numbers, data cards, and parts are identical to the equivalent Mercedes model.

Question 7

Why did the Swiss Army use the Puch 230 GE?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland selected the Puch 230 GE after mid-1980s trials and took delivery of 5,300 trucks between 1988 and 1996 under its 1988 and 1993 armament programs, replacing Willys Jeeps, Haflingers, and Pinzgauers. The gasoline 2.3-liter M102 engine was simple and reliable, and the Swiss military's rigorous maintenance culture means surplus examples are among the best-preserved classic G-Wagens available. The fleet is being replaced by new Mercedes G 300 CDIs, releasing trucks to the surplus market.

Question 8

What is the difference between a W460, W461, and W463 G-Wagen?

Accepted Answer

The W460 (1979–1991/92) is the original G-Wagen with part-time four-wheel drive. The W461 (1992 onward) kept the classic utilitarian body for military and fleet customers with updated drivetrains. The W463 (1990–2018) is the luxury line with permanent four-wheel drive, electric locking differentials, and an upscale interior. The 2018–2024 generation is officially also called W463 but is commonly known as W463A; W464 is the new military generation, and W465 is the current generation from 2024, including the electric G 580.

Question 9

Can I still get parts for a Puch G?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Puch G parts are the same as Mercedes G-Class parts of the same model year. In addition, S-TEC in Graz — the direct successor to Steyr-Daimler-Puch customer service — maintains a catalog of over 25,000 Puch G and Pinzgauer part numbers. BB G-Wagons stocks and sources OEM, NOS, and aftermarket parts for all classic G models.