Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class was not a new generation for the famous off-road vehicle. It was a completely new book that changed the whole concept of the vehicle.
For almost four decades, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (or G-Wagon) was the same rugged vehicle, with a ladder-chassis and solid axles front and rear. Over the years, some of its characteristics were improved. The basic, cloth, the interior was changed to exclusive leather. The 4-speed manual was upgraded up to a 7-speed automatic with dual-clutch and the four-banger with a carburetor was replaced to state-of-the-art V8 with direct injection and twin-turbo. But the ladder-chassis was the same. The solid axles were still in place and the three lockable differentials were installed as well.
In January 2018 the new G-Class was shown at the North-American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new G-Class was 121 mm (4.8") wider, 53 mm (2") longer and 39 mm (1.5") taller. The increase in the ground clearance was a mere 6 mm (0.23"). But there was a new ladder-type frame and a double-wishbone suspension on the front. The rear axle was kept, but with a different type of connection to the chassis. The three lockable differentials were kept and the low-gear transfer box as well.
And so, the 2018 G-Class succeeded to bring more comfort and still the same off-road abilities as the older version. At the time of launch, there were three engines available: two gasoline units and a brand new inline-six turbodiesel. These were mated to a 9-speed Speedhift MCT transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - G 500 9AT (422 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 310.2 KW @ - RPM 422 HP @ - RPM 416 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 450 lb-ft @ 2000-4750 RPM 610 Nm @ 2000-4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.4 gallons (96.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 338 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 350 d 9AT (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 2925 cm3 |
Power: | 210.4 KW @ 3400-4600 RPM 286 HP @ 3400-4600 RPM 282 BHP @ 3400-4600 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 RPM 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.4 gallons (96.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/50 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.3 in (4605 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 77.2 in (1961 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65.4 in (1,661/1,661 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.5 in (241 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 400 d 9AT (330 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Power: | 242.7 KW @ - RPM 330 HP @ - RPM 325 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 RPM 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.4 gallons (96.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/50 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.3 in (4605 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 77.2 in (1961 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65.4 in (1,661/1,661 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.5 in (241 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |