2016 model year G-Class announced

Mercedes-Benz is giving its aged Geländewagen yet another update.

Redesigned bumpers, body-coloured flared wheel arches and a refreshed instrument cluster identify the latest versions.

They also feature a tweaked suspension set-up that’s claimed to give better ride comfort and body control. The dampers and electronic stability program have been recalibrated, plus optimised anti-lock braking has shortened stopping distances.

Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2016) Front Side

While those developments are welcome, the most important enhancement is a revised engine line-up.

Significantly, the G 500 abandons its old 5.5 litre V8 in favour of a 4.0 litre V8 biturbo direct-injection unit which first appeared in the G 500 4x4² concept. The three other options haven’t been forgotten either, because they all now produce more power than before.

Model Engine Power Increase
Mercedes-Benz G 350 d 3.0 litre V6
turbo diesel 		241 bhp
(180 kW / 245 PS) 		+ 33 bhp
(25 kW / 34 PS)
Mercedes-Benz G 500 4.0 litre V8
biturbo petrol 		415 bhp
(310 kW / 422 PS) 		+ 33 bhp
(25 kW / 34 PS)
Mercedes-AMG G 63 5.5 litre V8
biturbo petrol 		563 bhp
(420 kW / 571 PS) 		+ 26 bhp
(20 kW / 27 PS)
Mercedes-AMG G 65 6.0 litre V12
biturbo petrol 		620 bhp
(463 kW / 630 PS) 		+ 17 bhp
(13 kW / 18 PS)

Dealers will start accepting orders for the 2016 G-Class from the middle of this year. UK pricing and availability have still to be confirmed, but currently only the diesel and V8 AMG variants are offered here and that situation isn’t expected to change.

Mercedes-Benz G 350 d (2015) DashboardMercedes-Benz G 500 (2016) Front Side

Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2016) SideMercedes-Benz G 500 (2016) Interior

Related posts:
Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4² first view
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition 35 unveiled
Mansory modifies the G 63 AMG 6x6

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