When you take the wheel of a G-Class, you hold more than torque and tenacity in your hands. You’re instantly connected
to an unwavering tradition and an unrivaled set of values that remain completely unruffled by time. While its continually
advancing engineering instills it with truly remarkable performance capabilities, its legendary endurance comes from the
way it is made. From its sturdy ladder frame and welded-steel body, to the looming of its wiring and the fitment of its many
luxuries, every G-Class is crafted virtually entirely by hand in Graz, Austria. Yet its engines, transmissions and brakes are
thoroughly modern, to put a world of power and precise control at your feet. And its versatile all-wheel drive system unites
excellent on-road manageability with the unparalleled off-road mastery of three sequentially lockable differentials
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and the
widest gear span of any SUV.
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The competence, confidence and capability of a G-Class come from why it was conceived,
where it’s created, and how it has always been crafted. From all that comes its character — delivered to you by hand.
HANDS-ON
G 550.
A refined 382-hp 5.5-liter V-8 generates a 391 lb-ft torrent of torque
and a 6.0 -second rush from 0 to 60 mph.
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The flexible 7- speed automatic
transmission has been reengineered for quicker, smoother shifts. Rugged 18"
alloy wheels feature a twin 5-spoke design and beefy 265/60R18 tires.
G 63 AMG.
A new handcrafted 5.5-liter biturbo V-8 creates a massive 536 hp
and 560 lb-ft of torque. Teamed with a fuel-saving ECO Start/Stop system
and a new multi-mode 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT transmission, it thrusts to
60 mph in 5.3 seconds.
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Big, bold 20" AMG wheels wear 275/50R20 tires.
Profound.
Beneath the stainless-steel running boards, genuine dual sidepipe
exhausts express the thunderous torque of the G -Class V-8 engines with a
throaty growl. Yet their distinctive voices are matched with certified ultralow
emissions, to leave little in their tracks beyond an indelible impression.
Proficient.
A 7- speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case
add up to the broadest gear range of any SUV in production. Whether you’re
climbing or crawling, cruising or chasing, the ideal balance of torque, control
and efficiency is at your command. Adaptive logic automatically paces the
shifting to fit your current driving style, while new shift paddles on the
steering wheel provide fingertip manual control of gear changes on demand.
Progressive.
As you explore further off-road,
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each of the three differentials
can be locked in sequence — center, rear, then front — via a set of buttons on
the dash.
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So when the road degrades from loose gravel to muddy ruts to no
road at all, the G-Class can upgrade its capability like no other SUV on earth.
Persuasive.
More than 8.0 inches of both ground clearance and suspension
travel, along with steep approach and departure angles, allow a G -Class
to explore territory that most SUVs wouldn’t dare to enter.
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It can climb or
descend an 80% incline, and handle a 54% lateral slope. Rigid front and rear
axles with coil springs, gas - charged shock absorbers and a tight turning
circle meld rugged capability with remarkably nimble agility, off-road or on.
