Mercedes-Benz focuses largely on road-going manners with its M-Class SUV, but the G-Class is a hard-core off-road machine that seats five people across two rows. It competes with the Land Rover Range Rover. A high-performance AMG variant is also available.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
Distinctive, boxy styling
18-inch alloy wheels
Body-colored bumpers
Stainless-steel spare-tire cover
LED daytime running lights and bi-xenon headlamps
Heated windshield
Interior Highlights
Leather upholstery
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Comand multimedia system with 7-inch screen
Navigation system
LED ambient lighting
Heated steering wheel
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Harman Kardon surround-sound stereo
Under the Hood
382-horsepower, 5.5-liter V-8 engine
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive
Two-speed transfer case
Three locking differentials
8 inches of ground clearance
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags
Front and rear parking sensors
Blind spot warning system
Adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability
Pre-Safe Brake with autonomous braking when a crash is imminent
Backup camera
G63 AMG A high-performance variant of the G-Class, the G63 AMG SUV features a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 that makes 536 hp and 560 pounds-feet of torque. Like the G550, the G63 AMG uses a seven-speed automatic transmission. Fuel-saving stop-start technology is standard.
