Mercedes-Benz adapted its L1500 truck for army use and built it with an all-wheel-drive system.

The 170 VK was one version for the 170 V, a car that was offered in many bodywork versions, from an off-road roadster to a delivery van.

The G5’s predecessor, the Mercedes 170VL (W139) was an unsuccessful model, thus Mercedes decided to develop the G5. The G5, also named the W152, was an off-road vehicle built for military and civilian purposes. It was built by Daimler-Benz and started production in 1937.

The 170 VL was one version for the 170 V, a car that was offered in many bodywork versions, from an off-road roadster to a delivery van. And its purpose was obviously to be used as a military vehicle.

The Mercedes-Benz G4 was a rare vehicle, built only for top-Nazi party members. It was developed for the German Army, but it was too expensive to be sent on the battlefield.

After WWI, Germany was denied to develop military vehicles, but some researches could still be made, and such was the situation with the Mercedes-Benz G1.