Tag: 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class‘ price list has just been announced. The upgraded G-class range is again expected to be an unsurpassed leader among off-road vehicles.

The interior of this Mercedes vehicle is now more luxury than ever, featuring high-quality appointments finished with exquisite materials. The instrument cluster and centre console for instance have been completely redesigned. Additionally, there is also featured a colour screen, between two new round dials.

The car includes as a standard the sophisticated COMAND Online infotainment system, thank to which the driver can be perfectly navigated. It also includes an internet access. Other important highlights in the innovations featured are the LED daytime driving lamps and new exterior mirrors.

Furthermore, the safety and security of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class can be further enhanced with the optional Blind Spot Assist, the PARKTRONIC and the adaptive cruise control system DISTRONIC PLUS.

What is more, new to the range are the G 63 AMG with an eight-cylinder biturbo engine and the ECO start/stop system as standard, and the G 65 AMG with twelve-cylinder biturbo engine.

In fact, the G-Class today is regarded as the top model among luxury-class cross-country vehicles. It is a true example for a successful SUV.

This success is due to the comprehensive range of measures which it has as equipment. These measures include new engines, a significantly extended range of appointments, luxurious interior and some exterior modifications.

The modifications done on the exterior feature LED daytime running lamps and new exterior mirrors for all engine variants, as already mentioned. What is more, the AMG versions will come with new, characteristic AMG radiator grille with double louvers. Additionally new bumpers with large air intakes were also added.

For the first time on this vehicle will be featured red brake callipers and 20-inch wheels. They will eventually finish the overall impressive look of the exterior.

How about the modifications made in the interior. First, the instrument panel and centre console have been entirely transformed and now include new controls and new trim elements.

Moreover, drivers can now enjoy the TFT colour display in the instrument cluster between the two round dials. Another large colour screen can be found in the centre and will serve as a part of the COMAND Online system. It also includes a DVD changer and the COMAND Controller, which come as a standard on all G-Class models.

This infotainment system is absolutely new and will deliver its internet access, navigation system with special additional off-road functions, the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.

In terms of safety and security, to the new G-Class was added (optionally) the following equipment: new DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist, PARKTRONIC with reversing camera, ESP®system, Trailer Stability Assist, HOLD function.

At last but not least, being a true Mercedes-Benz, the G-models will include a range of sophisticated engines with high power reserves. First, the G 350 BlueTEC and the G 500, both as a long-wheelbase Station Wagon, plus the G 500 as a short-wheelbase Cabriolet model will come equipped with the G 350 BlueTEC V6 diesel engine. Thanks to its four-valve engine output it can produce 155 kW (211 hp) at 3400 rpm and torque of 540 Newton metres (398 kW) across an engine speed range of 1600 to 2400 rpm.

An alternative to the diesel engine is the G 500. In particular it is a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine, which has an output of 285 kW (387 hp) and offers excellent torque of 530 Newton metres (391 lb-ft). Both the G 350 and the G 500 come with 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission as standard.

What is new to the range is the G 63 AMG which comes with V8 biturbo engine (400 kW/544 hp and 760 Nm (561 lb-ft) of torque). This one also includes ECO start/stop system as standard.

In addition, the G 65 AMG model will be propelled by its V12 biturbo engine (450 kW/612 hp and 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque). In fact, this is the most powerful series-produced cross-country vehicle in the world.

The market launch of the new-generation G-Class is expected in June 2012.

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price List:

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 350 BlueTEC €85,311.10

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 500 €99,948.10

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Cabriolet €100,900.10

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG €137,504.50

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG €264,180.00

Source: Mercedes-Benz

The exceptional 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has just recently received some significant upgrades. The G-Class is still one of the leaders among off-road vehicles. The interior now includes high-quality finishes made with exquisite materials. In addition, the instrument cluster and centre console have been absolutely transformed.

In addition driver’s field of vision is now encompassed by a colour screen. The 2013 G-Class also features the sophisticated COMAND Online infotainment system. It includes a navigation system and internet access.

What is more, new LED daytime driving lamps and new exterior mirrors also add to exterior appearance of the luxury off-roader.

And how about the range of safety features: it can be optionally enhanced with the addition of Blind Spot Assist, the parking aid PARKTRONIC and the adaptive cruise control system DISTRONIC PLUS.

Absolutely new to the range is the G 63 AMG model with an eight-cylinder biturbo engine with standard ECO start/stop system, and the G 65 AMG model with twelve-cylinder biturbo engine.

In fact, the G-Class today is one of the top models among luxury-class cross-country vehicles, and has provided the gene pool for the other very successful SUVs built under the Mercedes-Benz brand. This year the G-Class has been voted off-roader of the year, as it has been voted many years before.

In the new upgraded range there are new measures included, such as new engines, a significantly extended range of appointments, new luxurious interior and a few discreet external modifications.

Although the exterior modifications have been “discreet”, the interior is compledtely transformed.

Fisrt, the external modifications include LED daytime running lamps and new exterior mirrors for all engine variants. In addition, the AMG versions also include new characteristic AMG radiator grille with double louvres, plus distinctive new bumpers with large air intakes, red brake callipers and 20-inch wheels.

But let us put more attention on the interior. Here the instrument panel and centre console have been entirely redesigned and now include new controls and new trim elements. The result is that the new G-Class now has fresh and classy look.

In addition, the TFT colour display is now on the the instrument cluster between the two round dials. And an additional large colour screen is conveniently positioned in the centre. It is part of the COMAND Online system and incorporates a DVD changer and the COMAND Controller. All this comes as a standard on all G-Class models.

The afore mentioned infotainment system includes also a navigation system with special additional off-road functions, the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.

The G-Class however, retains the grab handle on the front-passenger side, the switches for the three differential locks – clearly aligned within the driver’s field of vision and highlighted in silver-coloured trim – and the redesigned shift lever in the lower section of the centre console.

Of course, there are also featured new optional extras: DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist and the parking aid PARKTRONIC with reversing camera, ESP® system withTrailer Stability Assist and a HOLD function.

More importantly, the range of engines included, has been futher optimized. It now includes: the G 350 BlueTEC and the G 500, both as a long-wheelbase station wagon, plus the G 500 as a short-wheelbase Cabriolet model. The basic version of the long-wheelbase station wagon model is the G 350 BlueTEC with V6 diesel engine and a displacement of 2987 cc. The four-valve engine has an output of 155 kW (211 hp) at 3400 rpm and has available torque of 540 Nm (397 lb-ft) across an engine speed range of 1600 to 2400 rpm.

Important note here is that the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz minimises its emissions effectively.

Furthermore, there is one alternative engine to the diesel one. Namely, it is the G 500, which has a powerful 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine with an output of 285 kW (388 hp) and offers excellent torque of 530 Nm (390 lb-ft).

Vehicles, equipped with the G 350 and the G 500 enines will also feature the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission as standard. In particular, this is the sixth generation of the stepped automatic transmission that has been developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz.

What is absolutely new to the G-Class range is the G 63 AMG with V8 biturbo engine, which produces 400 kW (544 hp) and 760 Nm (559 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, this engine also features the ECO start/stop system as standard. In fact, the engine range has been extended by the addition of the G 65 AMG with V12 biturbo engine, which is able to create 450 kW (612 hp) and 1000 Nm (735 lb-ft) of torque.

The new G-Class Range will be available from June 2012 with a starting price of 85 311 Euros.

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class engines at a glance:

Source: Mercedes-Benz