News about the Mercedes-Benz G-Class: The Legend Lives On
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STUTTGART -- Spet. 18, 2015: All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models now offer up to 16 percent more power and up to 17 percent lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500 with a new, powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. All engines are compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup together with more sensitive ESP® control results in increased driving stability, safety and road comfort. The exterior and interior have also been given an upgrade. The exclusive AMG EDITION 463 and the G 500 4x42 are also being launched.
Mercedes-Benz's classic off-roader is beginning a new
chapter in a success story that spans more than 35 years. With its
continuously improved technology and high-class equipment specification,
this all-terrain icon has consistently satisfied the highest expectations
of off-road fans. True to this tradition, a new 4.0-litre directly injected
V8 biturbo engine is now celebrating its world premiere in the G
Class.
8-cylinder biturbo
developed by Mercedes-AMG
The
new 8-cylinder powerplant in the G 500 can point to an exclusive heritage.
It is based on the new generation of V8 engines developed by Mercedes-AMG
that have already coaxed exceptional levels of performance out of the
Mercedes-AMG GT and Mercedes-AMG C 63. For use in the G-Class, the V8 has
been modified to deliver 310 kW (422 hp) with torque of
610 Nm. Other standout attributes include a spontaneous response and high
tractive power
made possible, for
example, by two turbochargers, which instead of being configured on the
outside of the cylinder banks, are arranged between them in the V –
the so-called "hot inside V". This layout allows a compact design, optimal
response and low exhaust emissions. High efficiency is ensured by Mercedes
Benz's use of piezo direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion.
Maximum strength with lowest possible weight is guaranteed by the aluminium
crankcase of the V8 engine. The cylinder bore surfaces feature Daimler's
NANOSLIDE® technology, which makes them twice as hard as
conventional cast-iron liners. This minimises both internal friction and
fuel demand.
Technical data of
the G 500
Cylinders | V8 |
Cylinder
angle | 90 degrees |
Valves per
cylinder | 4 |
Displacement | 3982 cc |
Bore x
stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 mm |
Cylinder
spacing | 90 mm |
Compression ratio |
10.5:1 |
Output | 310 kW (422 hp) at
5250 to 5500 rpm |
Torque | 610 Nm at 2250 to 4750
rpm |
Compared with the previous 5.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 unit, the new 8-cylinder biturbo engine puts out 25 kW (35 hp) more power and 80 newton metres more torque. Turbocharging results in maximum power and torque being delivered at lower engine speeds, this being to the benefit of not just tractive power and performance, but also fuel economy. The new G 500 accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (previously: 6.1 seconds) and has a combined NEDC consumption of 12.3 litres per 100 kilometres (previously: 14.9 l/100 km).
More power, lower fuel
consumption
The engines in the
other G-Class models have likewise been upgraded:
-
the G 350 d benefits from a hike in output from 155 kW (211 hp) to 180 kW (245 hp), with its torque climbing from 540 to 600 Nm. The G 350 d now accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds instead of the previous 9.1 seconds. The combined NEDC consumption drops from 11.2 litres per 100 kilometres to 9.9 l/100 km.
- The AMG G 63 now delivers 420 kW (571 hp) instead of 400 kW (544 hp) with torque of 760 Nm.
- Instead of 450 kW (612 hp), the 12-cylinder powerplant in the AMG G 65 now puts out 463 kW (630 hp) with torque of 1000 Nm.
The G 350 d, G 500 and AMG G 63 are equipped as standard
with an ECO start/stop function that reduces fuel consumption and emissions
by switching off the engine when the vehicle is at rest, e.g. in a traffic
jam or at traffic lights.
As is typical
of the G-Class, the new models retain the familiar sturdy basis of body and
ladder-type frame, which still offers generous reserves to cope with the
increased power. Also retained is the unrivalled off-road performance with
permanent all-wheel drive, low-range gearbox and three differential locks
that can be engaged/disengaged while on the move.
Optimised ESP®, optionally available
adaptive damping system for G 500
The standard suspension setup has been revised with
optimised shock absorbers for improved control of body movements and even
greater on-road ride comfort. An adapted ESP® setup makes
enhanced driving dynamics possible and, as a result, increased driving
stability and road safety. Optimisations to ASR and ABS result in improved
traction while shortening the stopping distance when braking. The
front-axle load capacity has been raised by 100 kg to 1550 kg.
In addition, the G 500 is optionally available with a
new adaptive damping system with Sport and Comfort modes. This provides a
significantly more agile on-road performance in Sport mode with
undiminished off-road capability while at the same time reducing the
typical SUV roll in corners. As already familiar from the AMG variants, the
7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission in the G 350 d and G 500 models now
also features a manual transmission mode. This mode, which can be
conveniently activated by pressing the "M" button, allows the driver to
savour the high available torque and to use the steering-wheel shift
paddles to decide just when to change gear.
Enhanced inside and out
Visually, the new G 350 d and G 500 models are especially
easy to identify by their restyled bumpers and now standard flared wheel
arches in the vehicle colour. The G 350 d now also comes as standard with
45.7 cm (18-inch) five-spoke light-alloy wheels.
On the inside, the G 350 d and G 500 feature an
eye-catching instrument cluster in two-tube look with 11.4 cm multifunction
display and redesigned pointers and dials. The two AMG models, too, sport a
redesigned instrument cluster.
New choice of colours
A new Colour package is available for customers wishing to
give their AMG G-Class an even more personal look. There are exclusive
exterior paint finishes in solar beam, tomato red, alien green, sunset beam
and galactic beam. Detachable parts such as mirrors, front and rear
bumpers, wheel arch extensions, the ring around the spare wheel cover as
well as the roof are painted in obsidian black. The interior topstitching
is colour-matched to the paintwork.
New AMG EDITION 463 special model: visible
dynamics
With the new EDITION
463 special model, Mercedes-AMG is giving the G 63 and G 65 an
impressive sporty look. The exquisite interior specification includes a
two-tone instrument panel, two-tone seats in high-quality designo leather
with side bolsters in carbon-look leather and contrasting topstitching,
seat and door centre panels in a diamond look, carbon-fibre trim and door
pulls in nappa leather.
On the outside, a
stainless steel underguard, AMG sport stripes along the sides and a
protective-strip insert in black aluminium look underscore both the
dynamics and exclusivity of the special model. The G 63 is fitted with
exclusive 53.3 cm (21-inch) 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels in matt black
with high-sheen spokes and 295/40 R 21 wide-base tyres. The G 65 has an
exquisite look with identically sized, ceramically polished 5-twin-spoke
light-alloy wheels.
The
Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x42 goes into series
production
Having proved hugely
popular with many customers, the G 500 4x42 show car is set
to enter series production. In the superlative-studded history of the
G-Class, the G 500 4x42 is the new highlight in the model
range. The technical package consists of the all-wheel-drive powertrain
including portal axles and the new 4-litre V8 twin-turbo engine with an
output of 310 kW (422 hp).
Also new is the chassis with dual spring/damper struts and
adjustable damping. In the interior of the G 500 4x42, occupants
enjoy comfort and an ambience on a par with a luxury saloon. In view of the
key data for the chassis and powertrain, it seems more than logical that
the off-road world starts for the G 500 4x42 where other
vehicles give up. The new "G" also puts in an absolutely convincing
performance on the asphalt. Owing to the considerably wider track of the
portal axles compared with the series-production car (+264 mm), the large
22-inch 325/55 R 22-sized wheels and the adjustable damping with its Sport
mode, the enhanced G-Class drives through bends so dynamically that the
occupants feel as though they are in a sports car rather than a
cross-country vehicle. This also applies to outings on unsurfaced slopes or
snow-bound roads, in which case the performance of a high-powered rally car
kicks in.
The G 500 4x42
will be in Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms from December 2015, with all
other new G-Class models being available from September 2015.
The new models at a
glance:
Model | Cyl. | cc |
kW/hp | Nm |
0-100 km/h | Price
in euros* |
G 350
d | V6 | 2987 | 180/245 | 600 | 8.8 s | 89,922.35 |
G 500 | V8 | 3982 | 310/422 | 610 | 5.9 s | 105,035.35 |
G 500
4x42 | V8 | 3982 | 310/422 | 610 | 7.4 s | 226,100 |
AMG G 63 | V8 | 5461 | 420/571 | 760 | 5.4 s | 143,216.50 |
AMG G
65 | V12 | 5980 | 463/630 | 1000 | 5.3 s | 271.915 |
AMG G 63
EDITION 463 | V8 | 5461 | 420/571 | 760 | 5.4 s | 159.341 |
AMG G
65
EDITION
463 | V12 | 5980 | 463/630 | 1000 | 5.3 s | 282,208.50 |
* for Germany, incl. 19% VAT