2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide 2018 G-Class

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz G550 Wagon                     $123,600
  • Mercedes-AMG G63 Wagon                       $142,800
  • Mercedes-AMG G65 Wagon                       $220,700
  • Mercedes-Benz G550 4x42                                 TBA

*Above prices exclude $995 delivery & destination charge.

Model Year Changes

  • Introduction of designo Manufaktur "Red and Black Edition" on G550:
    • Magma Red exterior paint
    • designo Black Leather upholstery with red topstitching
    • Two-tone AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Black/Red leather
    • Radiator grille and exterior mirrors in black
    • 19" black AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels
    • Red seat belts
    • Spare Wheel Cover painted in Obsidian Black
  • Introduction of the AMG Performance Studio Package on the G63:
    • designo Monza Grey Magno exterior paint
    • designo Manufaktur Two-toned Saddle Brown Leather Upholstery
    • designo Exclusive Leather Package
    • Underguard Protection in Chrome
    • Two-toned Multifunction Steering Wheel
    • AMG Carbon Fiber Trim
  • Two new exterior paint colors now available:
    • designo Orange Metallic
    • designo Ocean Blue Metallic

 

Standard  Feature Highlights

  • COMAND® with central controller and 8" color display with mbrace®
  • Power tilt/sliding roof with one-touch open
  • ECO Start/Stop on G63 AMG
  • PARKTRONIC®
  • BiXenon headlamps
  • DISTRONIC  PLUS®
  • Blind Spot Assist, Brake Assist System (BAS)®
  • Rearview camera
  • Permanent  all-wheel drive
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger ventilated seats

Standard Feature Highlights – G550 4x42

  • Wider flared wheel arches than the G550 – painted in black carbon fiber
  • Two-tone paint work – roof painted in obsidian black
  • Portal axles with red suspension springs
  • Adjustable  suspension
  • 22" wheels w/ high-gloss black accents
  • 18" ground clearance
  • Stainless steel underride guard plate
  • Seats and door center panels in DINAMICA microfiber with diamond quilting
  • AMG performance steering wheel in Nappa leather/DINAMICA microfiber
  • White topstitching on the seats, head restraints, door handles, armrests and handbrake
  • AMG Carbon Fiber Trim

 

Standard Feature Highlights – AMG G63 / AMG G65

  • AMG  SPEEDSHIFT®   PLUS 7G-TRONIC
  • AMG-specific steering wheel in black Nappa leather
  • AMG® Red painted brake calipers
  • designo Exclusive Leather Package (std. on AMG G65)

 

Optional  Feature Highlights

  • Adjustable suspension on G550
  • Night Package
  • Mojave Package
  • AMG Performance Studio Package (AMG G63)

 

Model Positioning

  • The original Mercedes-Benz SUV.

At a Glance

 

G550

AMG G63

AMG G65

G550 4x42

MSRP

$123,600

$142,800

$222,700

TBA

Length

187.56" (excl. brush guard)

177.1"

Width

80.9"

80.9"

80.9"

86.2"

Height

76.9"

76.3"

76.3"

88.0"

Wheelbase

112.2"

Curb Weight
(lbs)

5,724

5,833

5,924

6,825

Fuel Economy

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

Engine

4.0L V8 biturbo

Handcrafted 5.5L V8
biturbo

Handcrafted 6.0L V12
biturbo

4.0L V8 biturbo

Displacement

3,982 cc

5,461 cc

5,980 cc

3,982 cc

Drive Config.

Permanent  all-wheel-drive (50:50)

 

Performance

416 hp @ 5,250 –
5,500
450 lb-ft @ 2,250 –
4,750

563 hp @ 5,500
561 lb-ft @ 1,720 –
5,250

621 hp @ 5,000 – 5,300
738 lb-ft @ 2,300 – 4,300

 

416 hp @ 5,250 – 5,500
450 lb-ft @ 2,250 – 4,750

Transmission

7G-TRONIC PLUS

AMG  SPEEDSHIFT®   PLUS 7G-TRONIC

7G-TRONIC PLUS

0-60 mph (sec)

5.8

5.3

5.2

n/a

Top speed
(mph)

130 (electronically limited)

130 (electronically limited)

143 (electronically limited)

130 (electronically limited)

Main
Competitors

Land Rover Range Rover HSE Toyota Landcruiser

 

Media Contacts

 

Christian Bokich

770-705-2245

christian.bokich@mbusa.com

Catherine  Gebhardt

770-705-2706

catherine.gebhardt@mbusa.com

Brian Cotter

770-705-2274

brian.cotter@mbusa.com