People build remarkable full-size wooden replica of a Mercedes G-Class

The Mercedes G-Class has long been a symbol of power, prestige, and rugged engineering, but have you ever seen a wooden G-Wagen?

A group of inventive Russian builders decided to take on the challenge, crafting a full-size replica of the iconic SUV entirely out of wood.

After more than a month of working on the project, they produced a fully functional and surprisingly lightweight version of one of the world’s most recognizable vehicles.

It’s equal parts craftsmanship, creativity, and sheer madness.

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How they built the wooden Mercedes G-Class

The team uploaded their wild project on their YouTube channel, Garage 54.

They started started with a steel frame before layering it with larch wood panels cut, carved, and sanded to perfection.

Over 45 days later, their wooden dream machine took shape.

Every curve, contour, and body line was meticulously recreated, until it truly looked like a Mercedes G-Class that had wandered out of a fairy tale carpenter’s garage.

They didn’t stop at looks either.

The doors open, the handles work, the mirrors fold, and the headlights and indicators are in place.

Inside, the cabin features wooden paneling and a bench-style seat made from plywood.

Even the tailgate opens smoothly, giving the replica a level of practicality that’s both hilarious and impressive.

Wooden G-Wagen versus the real thing

In one of the video’s best moments, the team proudly takes their creation for a test drive, bumping along in style as the wooden G-Wagen glides down the road to cheers and laughter.

Of course, the real fun comes when they line it up next to an authentic Mercedes G-Class for a weigh-in.

The original tips the scales at a hefty 2.5 tons, while the wooden version comes in at just 1.7 tons.

That’s about 800 kilograms (1760 lbs) lighter, proving that wood might not just be for furniture after all.

The wooden G-Wagen performed surprisingly well during the drive, especially given that it had to perform in snowy conditions.

While the driver’s door did pop open once during the process, the rest of the drive was relatively smooth.

While it may not be ready for off-road adventures or city commutes just yet, it’s still an incredible demonstration of what a little creativity and a ton of craftsmanship can achieve.

In a world full of carbon fiber and automation, this project proves that sometimes, all you need to build something remarkable is a good idea, some elbow grease, and a whole lot of wood.

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