Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The G-Class origins from 1979’s Geländewagen. It has benefited from many improvements over the years, and 2013 brings fresh new ones, mostly visible in the new interior design. This genuine SUV is available as the G550 (382 hp 5.5 litre V8) or the G63 AMG (536 hp twin-turbo 5.5 litre V8). The permanent four-wheel drive hardware and 7-speed automatic transmission are designed for serious off-road use, as are the ladder-type frame and the suspension’s rigid axles, found at both ends.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$120,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$4,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,276/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,5 l V8 |
| Power | 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm (285 kW) |
| Torque | 391 lb·ft @ 2,800 – 4,800 rpm (530 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular, Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 18.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 13.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 16.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 588 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 375 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | recirculating ball with assist |
| Turning diameter | 13 m (44′) |
| Front suspension | live axle with coil springs |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 265/60R18 |
| Rear tires | 265/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,661 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,930 mm (76″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,501 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,501 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 481 l and 2,251 l |
| Fuel tank | 96 l (21 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |