G-Class

Released 2024

Mercedes-Benz's body-on-frame off-roader (W465, updated in 2024), sold in the UK as the G 450 d diesel, the G 500 petrol six and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 V8, all mild hybrids, suited to buyers who want a luxury SUV that works off road.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Mild hybrid
Power: 362–577 bhp
Range: –
Boot: 575 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the G-Class is superbly capable off road, feels solidly built and plush inside, and has a sense of occasion few cars match. The common criticism is the high cost to buy and run; on the road opinions differ, with What Car? finding the handling clumsy, the ride lumpy and the cabin impractical, while Parkers thought it good to drive.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid
Power: 362–577 bhp
0–62 mph: 4.4–5.8 s
Top speed: 130–137 mph
Engine or motors: G 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 270 kW (367 hp), mild hybrid; G 500: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 330 kW (449 hp), mild hybrid; Mercedes-AMG G 63: 3,982 cc eight-cylinder petrol, 430 kW (585 hp), mild hybrid; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque: 750 Nm (G 450 d), 600 Nm (G 500), 850 Nm (G 63)
Gearbox: 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 9G-TRONIC on the G 63)
Drive: Permanent all-wheel drive

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP): 19.1–32.1 mpg
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 28.5–32.1 mpg (G 450 d), 23.3–25.7 mpg (G 500), 18.1–19.1 mpg (G 63), depending on specification
CO2 emissions: 231–259 g/km (G 450 d), 251–276 g/km (G 500), 337 g/km (G 63)

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Boot: 575 litres
Length: 4,825 mm
Width: 1,931 mm
Weight: From 2,578 kg
Boot: 575 litres
Towing: 3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size: 4,825 mm long, 1,931 mm wide without mirrors (2,187 mm with), 1,973 mm high (Mercedes Germany technical data); 13.6 m turning circle (13.43 m G 63); kerb weight 2,578–2,660 kg (G 500), 2,635–2,717 kg (G 450 d), 2,648–2,743 kg (G 63); 100-litre fuel tank

Pros and cons

Pros

Tows up to 3,500 kg braked
Mercedes-AMG G 63 reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds
100-litre fuel tank

Cons

Top speed limited to 130 mph on the G 450 d and G 500
WLTP economy of 32.1 mpg at best (G 450 d)
13.6 m turning circle

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
BMWX3	SUV	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	194–393 bhp	54 mi	–	Oct 2024
PeugeotPeugeot 5008	SUV	Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric	143–320 bhp	48–413 mi	348 l	2024
AudiQ5	SUV	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	201–362 bhp	66 mi	520 l	Sept 2024

Sources

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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