Introducing the Mercedes-Benz G-Class:
Everybody has a different take on what the “best” or “ideal” car is. While some may like the plush, comfortable ride quality of the S-Class, others may prefer the rugged nature of a Jeep. However, what if you could have both at once? The Mercedes-Benz G-Class delivers just that: exceptional off-road performance with incredibly luxurious interiors.
The G-Class, frequently called the G-Wagon, has quite a historic past. The car has been in production for 45 years and has evolved from the 1970s ‘Geländewagen’ created for military use to a modern luxury off-road SUV.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Exterior:
This Mercedes G Class car gets classic features such as round headlamps and clean, sharp angles. The G Wagon continues to keep its classic, decade-old look, with cleverly tweaked details that keep it retro yet modern.
- LED High Performance Headlamps: The high-performance LED headlamps emit a strong beam of warm white light with a similar colour temperature to sunlight. This keeps your eyes more relaxed.
- Radiator Trim With Chrome Elements: The stylish radiator grille features chrome louvres and inserts and adds to the G-Wagen’s exclusive allure.
- Rear Mounted Spare Wheel: Iconic for decades, the Mercedes G Wagon gets a mounted spare wheel, which ensures that your adventures never stop no matter what.
- Underbody Protection: An under-ride guard protects the underside of your car from damage from dirt and driving on rough terrain.
AMG Line:
The AMG Line is the sportier-looking G-Class of the bunch.
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- AMG Styling: The exterior gets high-gloss chrome inserts in the front and rear apron and prominent flared wheel arches.
- AMG Wheels: The G-Wagon gets 20.0-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, complete with AMG branding.
- Brake Callipers: The front brake callipers gets Mercedes-Benz lettering
- Stainless Steel Wheel Cover: The rear spare wheel cover is replaced with durable and sturdy stainless steel.
- Protective Strips: The exterior protective strips feature a decorative insert with a brushed aluminium finish.
- Nappa Upholstery: The AMG Line Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets luxurious nappa leather upholstery.
Adventure Edition:
The Adventure Edition is not as sporty as the AMG but more lifestyle-focused. It is specially curated with Indian buyers in mind and includes the following adventurous add-ons:
- Removable Ladder: The G-Class Adventure gets a removable ladder at the rear with a special anti-slip coating.
- Roof Rack: Black roof rails look stylish and can hold luggage up to 100 kg.
- Alloy Wheels: 19” 5-twin-spoke light alloy wheels come fitted as standard.
- Mud Flaps: Front and rear mud flaps prevent dirt and debris from being sprayed on the sides of the car.
- Door Handles: The door handles get an embossed Mercedes Benz logo.
- Silver Under Guard: The Adventure line gets silver-colored underbody protection
The Adventure Edition also gets MULTIBEAM LEDs and a parking package with a 360° camera.
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Mercedes Benz G Wagon Interior:
Inside, the Mercedes Benz interior of the G-Wagen is up-to-date but has an old-school feel. You get a twin-display set-up and a steering wheel with actual tactile buttons, much to the relief of those who dislike the touch controls that Mercedes all models tend to have.
Standard equipment includes features like a grab handle for the front passenger, open-pore natural walnut wood trim, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror.
- Widescreen Cockpit: Two 12.3-inch displays are seamlessly connected below a continuous glass cover to create a large and futuristic digital cockpit. They display the media system and instrument cluster.
- Analog Clock: An old-school analog clock mounted on the centre console adds to the rugged atmosphere.
- Multifunction Steering Wheel: The steering wheel gets mounted analog controls and is covered in high-quality nappa leather.
- Ambient Lighting: Light up your car in 64 different vibrant shades of color.
- THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate Control: The G-Class Mercedes car models get 3 climate zones: two in the front and one in the rear.
- Heated Seats: The front row gets three levels of seat heating to beat those cool climes.
- Electrically Adjustable Seats: The front seats are electrically adjustable. So adjust the position of your head restraint, backrest, and seat cushion to find the most comfortable seating position for you.
- COMMAND Online: This integrated navigation system uses car-to-X communication and live traffic information to always keep you informed.
If you choose the Exclusive Line Interior, you get the following additional features:
- Burmester® Surround Sound System: Get a first-class audio experience with the high-quality Burmester speaker system.
- Nappa Leather Upholstery: Luxurious and soft nappa leather perforated seat covers.
- DINAMICA Roof Liner: A black roof-liner in high-quality DINAMICA microfiber gives the interior an interesting highlight.
- Sliding Sunroof: This Mercedes car gets a sliding sunroof with rain sensors, an anti-theft system, and an auto-closing PRE-SAFE® function.
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Safety Features:
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets assistance systems like Active Brake Assist and Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, as well as the following safety features:
- Active Lane Keeping Assist: The Active Lane Keeping Assist makes sure that you do not accidentally switch lanes and alerts you by making your steering wheel vibrate. If your Mercedes car detects a potential collision, it intervenes with one-sided braking.
- MULTIBEAM LED: The individually controllable LEDs help your car react to traffic situations in real-time. You can continue using the main beam even with vehicles in front thanks to the partial main beam that smartly detects and excludes them from your range.
- Parking Package with Reversing Camera: Parking Assist PARKTRONIC and the reversing camera allow you to maneuver parking spaces with ease and prevent damage to your vehicle.
- Guard 360° Vehicle Protection Plus: An anti-theft system as well as tow-away protection help you detect if your car has been moved. If there is suspicious movement detected in the interior, your Mercedes car sends visual and audio alerts.
Engine Specifications:
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets the choice of a 2925 cc diesel engine or a 3982 cc petrol one. The 6-cylinder diesel engine can generate 330 PS and 700 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 210 kmph and can race from 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 Grand Edition gets a petrol engine that produces about 576.63 bhp and 850 Nm of peak power and torque. It only runs on premium petrol and has a mileage of 8.47 kmpl. The Grand Edition can do a 0-100 sprint in just 4.5 seconds.
Both variants get a 100-liter fuel tank so you can go off-road without worrying about constant refueling.
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Off-Road Specs:
There’s nothing quite like the G-Wagon. All new G-Class Mercedes Benz models are engineered to conquer the slopes and rough terrain of the Shöckl mountain trail in Graz, Austria.
- Water-Wading
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a fording depth of 700 mm. That means that you can drive your G-Wagon at moderate speeds in water that is up to 70 cm deep.
- Side Slope Angle
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class remains stable at angles of 35 degrees or 70%.
- Climbing Ability
The G-Class can climb slopes of up to 45° and has 100% climbing ability.
- Breakover Angle
With a breakover angle of 25.7° on rough terrain, the G-Class can easily handle formidable bumps and obstacles that many other cars find difficult to overcome.
- Ground Clearance
A higher ground clearance means that the car can overcome greater off-road obstacles. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a ground clearance of up to 24.1 between the axles. This feature is one of the reasons why SUVs are so popular in India, as these cars can easily travel on bumpy and uneven roads.
MANUFAKTUR:
Did you know that MANUFAKTUR, Mercedes-Benz’s bespoke individualization programme, began with the G-Class? You can choose from over a million combinations and make your G-Wagon truly unique.
Along with 29 distinct MANUFAKTUR paint options for the exterior, you also get options such as decorative stitching, single and dual-tone color choices, and three seat patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is available in how many variants?
The G-Class Adventure Edition, G-Class AMG Edition, and G-Class AMG G 63 Grand Edition are the three Mercedes-Benz G-Class variants that are available in India.
What is the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon price in India?
The Mercedes Benz G-Class price is INR 2.55 crore for the Adventure and G 400d AMG line variants. The Mercedes Benz G Wagon price for the top model, the AMG G 63 Grand Edition, is INR 4 crore. (ex-showroom).
In India, you can book a G-Class for a fee of INR 1.5 lakh. The immensely popular car has a waiting period of approximately two to three months.
What are the main competitors of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Considering the G Class price and off-road capabilities, its main competitors are the Land Rover Defender OCTA, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai Palisade, and the BMW X5.
Which Bollywood celebrities own a G-Wagon?
While most Bollywood stars gravitate towards the GLS, the G-Wagon has its fair share of fans. Ranbir Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Suneil Shetty, and Rohit Shetty are the B-Town celebrities that own this classic Mercedes car.
Which famous people own a Mercedes-Benz G-Class in India?
South Indian stars such as Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Pawan Kalyan also own the exclusive G-Class Mercedes Benz cars.
Cricketers Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are also proud owners of a G-Wagon.
