AMG G-Class revealed
Last week Mercedes-Benz announced a series of updates to its perennial Geländewagen, but neglected to publish any images or performance figures for the two new AMG versions. Now though, both of those omissions have been addressed.
There’s very little chance of the 2013 AMG models being mistaken for a lesser G-Class, thanks to their prominent front bumper, unique ‘twin blade’ grille design, 20” alloy wheels and extended wheel arches.
The G 63 AMG takes over from the G 55 AMG in the range, and it uses a 5,461 cc biturbo V8 connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission. With 536 bhp (400 kW / 544 PS) and 760 Nm (560 lb/ft) of torque, outputs from the new engine are up on its predecessor.
On paper it’s not much quicker though, as the 0-62 mph (100km/h) acceleration time is reduced by just 0.1 to 5.4 seconds, and the top speed continues to be electronically limited to 130 mph (210 km/h). However, those figures might not tell the full story, as it’s probably in the mid-range where the benefits of that extra horsepower are going to be felt the most.
It maybe doubtful that potential G 63 AMG owners are going to be too fussed about economy, but for any that are the combined cycle fuel consumption is 20.4 mpg (13.8 l/100km). That’s actually a 13 percent improvement compared to the old G 55 AMG, made possible in part by a ‘Controlled Efficiency’ transmission mode and an automatic start-stop function.
If the G 63 AMG isn’t outrageous enough, then the G 65 AMG could be worth a look.
For the first time in series production, this model sees a V12 squeezed into the G-Class engine bay. With twin turbochargers and a displacement of 5,980 cc, it generates 603 bhp (450 kW / 612 PS) and a colossal 1,000 Nm (737 lb/ft) of peak torque.
The results are a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 5.3 seconds and a limited top speed of 142 mph (230 km/h). Unsurprisingly, the downsides are an average fuel consumption of 16.6 mpg (17.0 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 397 g/km.
Extra features on the G 65 AMG include bespoke upholstery, different interior trim pieces, a high gloss chrome radiator grille and ‘V12 Biturbo’ logos on the mudguards.
It also comes at a cost: in Germany, the price of the G 65 AMG will be a staggering €264,180.00, which is almost double that of the €137,504.50 G 63 AMG.
UK pricing for the 2013 G-Class range has yet to be published, but Mercedes-Benz has already confirmed that only the V8-powered G 63 AMG is going to be offered here.
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG. Scroll down for more images. |
There’s very little chance of the 2013 AMG models being mistaken for a lesser G-Class, thanks to their prominent front bumper, unique ‘twin blade’ grille design, 20” alloy wheels and extended wheel arches.
The G 63 AMG takes over from the G 55 AMG in the range, and it uses a 5,461 cc biturbo V8 connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission. With 536 bhp (400 kW / 544 PS) and 760 Nm (560 lb/ft) of torque, outputs from the new engine are up on its predecessor.
On paper it’s not much quicker though, as the 0-62 mph (100km/h) acceleration time is reduced by just 0.1 to 5.4 seconds, and the top speed continues to be electronically limited to 130 mph (210 km/h). However, those figures might not tell the full story, as it’s probably in the mid-range where the benefits of that extra horsepower are going to be felt the most.
It maybe doubtful that potential G 63 AMG owners are going to be too fussed about economy, but for any that are the combined cycle fuel consumption is 20.4 mpg (13.8 l/100km). That’s actually a 13 percent improvement compared to the old G 55 AMG, made possible in part by a ‘Controlled Efficiency’ transmission mode and an automatic start-stop function.
If the G 63 AMG isn’t outrageous enough, then the G 65 AMG could be worth a look.
For the first time in series production, this model sees a V12 squeezed into the G-Class engine bay. With twin turbochargers and a displacement of 5,980 cc, it generates 603 bhp (450 kW / 612 PS) and a colossal 1,000 Nm (737 lb/ft) of peak torque.
The results are a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 5.3 seconds and a limited top speed of 142 mph (230 km/h). Unsurprisingly, the downsides are an average fuel consumption of 16.6 mpg (17.0 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 397 g/km.
Extra features on the G 65 AMG include bespoke upholstery, different interior trim pieces, a high gloss chrome radiator grille and ‘V12 Biturbo’ logos on the mudguards.
It also comes at a cost: in Germany, the price of the G 65 AMG will be a staggering €264,180.00, which is almost double that of the €137,504.50 G 63 AMG.
UK pricing for the 2013 G-Class range has yet to be published, but Mercedes-Benz has already confirmed that only the V8-powered G 63 AMG is going to be offered here.
| Model | G 63 AMG | G 65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8 biturbo | V12 biturbo |
| Capacity | 5,461 cc | 5,980 cc |
| Power | 536 bhp (400 kW / 544 PS) | 603 bhp (450 kW / 612 PS) |
| Torque | 760 Nm (560 lb/ft) | 1,000 Nm (737 lb/ft) |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 5.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) | 142 mph (230 km/h) |
| NEDC combined | 20.4 mpg (13.8 l/100km) | 16.6 mpg (17.0 l/100km) |
| CO2 emissions | 322 g/km | 397 g/km |
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