Fans point to genuine off-road hardware (front and rear locking differentials, solid axles, coil springs) as putting the G ahead of old Land Cruisers and Land Rovers. A wrinkle for the ex-Swiss troop carriers is that many were bought with only a rear locker to save money, so buyers should confirm whether a given truck has a front locker or is a rarer 'command' version.
Off-road hardware: lockers, solid axles and Swiss-fleet quirks
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W461) · driving