| Year | L 3000: 1938 L 3000S: 1939 |
| Vehicle Type | Medium 4x2 Truck |
| Origin & Designer | Germany/Mercedes-Benz |
| Numbers Produced | 12.840 (L 3000) 18.356 (L 3000S) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament | [@main_armament] |
| Ammunition Carried | [@ammunition_carried] |
| Pay Load | 3.100 kg |
| Towed Load | [@towed_load] |
| Weight | 6.790 kg |
| Height | 2.58m |
| Width | 2.24m |
| Length | 6.25m |
| Ground Clearance | [@ground_clearance] |
| Fording Depth | 0.50m |
| Obstacle Clearance | [@obstacle_clearance] |
| Climbing Ability | 30° |
| Radio | [@radio] |
| Armour | [@armour] |
| Engine | Daimler-Benz OM 65 (Diesel) |
| Transmission | 5 Forward & 1 Reverse |
| Maximum Road Range | 450 km |
| Maximum Cross Country Range | 300 km |
| Maximum Road Speed | 70 kph |
| Maximum Road Speed + Trailer | [@maximum_road_speed_trailer] |
| Maximum Cross Country Speed | [@maximum_cross_country_speed] |
| Maximum Road Towing Speed | [@maximum_road_towing_speed] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The Mercedes-Benz L 3000 was a diesel engined 3-ton truck. It was classed by the Germans as a middle terrain truck and was reliable with good off road capabilities. The L 3000 served on every front. |