High Class in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV

From the early military roots to the modern-day, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class remains at the top of the luxury SUV market.

This impressive SUV brings a range of high-performance engines and a go-anywhere attitude. You’ll love the high-class Mercedes-Benz qualities found in the cabin that is opposed to the exterior build. To look at the G-Class, you won’t think of a luxury vehicle. Still, updated electronics, modern interior design elements, and tech features make this SUV one that anyone with the cash to afford it wants to own.

An Indulgent Off-Road Experience

Even though the G-Class is one of the most expensive luxury SUVs in the market, it’s also one of the most capable. This is the perfect vehicle to take your family out to your favorite outdoor venue prepared by the staff you’ve hired to set it up. Every model of this Mercedes-Benz SUV is made for durability, dependability, and rugged driving while delivering excellent comfort and quality inside the cabin. If you’re looking for a vehicle that epitomizes the dichotomy of many things in our world; the G-Class should be at the top of your list.

This SUV Delivers an Impressive Drive

You’re not carving up corners in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class as you would in a sports car, but you’ll love the drive. The powertrain is smooth, giving you immediate power when you need it, the steering is impeccable, and a planted feeling while driving. You won’t worry that your G-Class will roll or drift in the lane; this big SUV handles your drive with precision and power no matter the challenge. It’s amazing how smoothly the drive is on the road, especially considering the G-Class is more at home on the rugged trails crawling over rocks and boulders en route to your wilderness destination.

Splendid Luxury Qualities in the G-Class

When you see the three-point star badge on the front, you expect top-level luxury elements in the vehicle. This Mercedes-Benz SUV delivers what you’re looking for with amazing leather and attractive wood veneers. A pair of 12.3-inch screens give you the instrumentation and infotainment you’re looking for during your drive. A grab bar is positioned for the front passenger, giving them a bit more stability when you take the G-Class out on the trails. The latest version is 2.8 inches longer than the previous generation, giving you more legroom inside, making everyone more comfortable.

Mercedes-Benz Still Gives Us a Boxy SUV

There’s no denying the shape and build of the G-Class. Taking its heritage cues from the original G-Wagen of the 1970s, this SUV appears built out of Legos with its boxy, upright shape. This classic shape gives us large glass areas for better visibility and a large cabin area for more comfort. While not the most attractive vehicle in the market, the G-Class has a rabid following and is often a desirable off-road vehicle for those playing in the price range of the G-Class. Mercedes-Benz tells us there are virtually 1,000,000 possible combinations for this SUV.

Power is Delivered Differently

We admire vehicles that have one locking differential and marvel at those with two, but the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has three of them. That’s right; three buttons on the dashboard control these differentials to send power to the wheels as needed. In the order you’ll see them on the dashboard, you have buttons for the center, rear, and front differentials, giving you easy control of the power.

Along with the locking differentials, you’ll enjoy the benefits of the Dynamic Select terrain-response system gives you settings for the terrain you’re facing. These settings are Slipper, Individual, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. These settings adjust the throttle, steering, and stability control to give you maximum grip wherever you drive.

Two Trim Choices for the G-Class

G 500 Trim (base model)

• Full-time AWD with low-range gearing
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Tri-zone automatic climate controls
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats with memory settings
• Heated rear seats
• Dual 12.3-inch screens
• 64-color ambient cabin lighting
• Burmester 15-speaker/590-watt surround-sound system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• LED exterior lights
• Sunroof
• 360-degree camera system
• Brake Assist
• Active lane-keep assist
• Dynamic Select drive modes

G 63 Trim

• AMG-tuned adaptive suspension
• AMG-tuned driving modes
• Side exhaust pipes
• Wireless charging

Factory Options Offered for the G-Class

Many drivers of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class create unique models of this SUV, but there are some items offered in the options list from the factory. For the G 550 you can add:

• Massaging multi-contour front seats with active bolstering, ventilation, and rapid heating
• Adjustable suspension
• Rear-seat entertainment system
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Heated steering wheel

Get more in the G63 with:

• AMG Line appearance package
• Night package
• 22-inch alloy wheels
• AMG driver’s package

Excellent Power from Mercedes-Benz

Both versions of the G-Class give you a twin-turbocharged engine with the turbochargers set between the cylinders to reduce turbo lag. The engine is a 4.0-liter V8, perfect for this big, burly beast. The G 550 models make 416 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, while the G 63 versions offer 577 horsepower and 627 lb.-ft. of torque. Forget about efficiency; you won’t find it in either model. The engine mates to a nine-speed automatic transmission that does an amazing job of providing power at just the right time. Both versions of the G-Class require premium gasoline to operate properly.

Classic Looks, Modern Features, Get Driving

There’s something special about a luxury vehicle that wears its personality the right way. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class gives you the boxy build you’ve come to admire while filling the cabin with modern qualities. You won’t forget this is a true off-roader, especially when you see the grab bar on the dashboard. Whether on the road or out on the trails, the G-Class provides an impressive drive that puts a smile on your face.

Could this be the SUV you enjoy driving whenever the mood strikes you? The only way to find it out is to take a test drive with the team at your local Mercedes-Benz dealership today.