W463 X20MY G400 d Wagon 5dr 9G-TRONIC 9sp 4MATIC 661kg 2.9DTT With its boxy lines and workmanlike demeanour, you'd hardly call the G-Class Mercedes-Benz an SUV, but its abilities on and off the road are unquestionably out of the ordinary. Although it's notionally an off-roader, the G-Class Benz is luxurious as well with a sumptuously-trimmed cabin resplendent in Nappa leather, seat-heating all-round and COMAND Online to keep in touch with what's going on in the world around you. Adaptive-damping suspension, permanent AWD and three differential locks look after the G-Class on and off-road, while there's the choice between a relatively thrifty 243kW/700Nm 2.9-litre turbo-diesel and a 430kW/850Nm 4.0-litre bi-turbo petrol V8 that treats the vehicle's considerable three-tonne-plus bulk with disdain.
ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
| Seat Capacity | 5 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Sports Automatic |
| Drive | 4X4 Dual Range |
| Gear No. | 9 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Rim Front | 19x8.5 |
| Rim Rear | 19x8.5 |
| Tyres Front | 275/55 R19 |
| Tyres Rear | 275/55 R19 |
| Length (mm) | 4866 |
|---|---|
| Body Width (mm) | 1931 |
| Body height (mm) | 1975 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2890 |
| Door | 5 Doors SUV |
| Engine Configuration | 6 Cylinders, 2.9 Litre |
| Consumption | 9.5 L/100km |
| Engine Type | Piston |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Engine Size CC | 2925 |
| Engine Intro | Twin Turbo Intercooled |
| Engine Config | In-line |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 100 |
| Fuel Delivery | Common-rail Direct Injection |