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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes standard with Power-adjustable heated exterior mirrors with memory

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a luxury SUV with a starting MSRP of $119,900. Loaded with many advanced technologies and also capable of towing up to 7,000 lbs, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most powerful and luxurious SUVs available on the automotive marketplace.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes in three trim levels: G550, AMG G63, and AMG G65.


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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes standard with Rain sensor wipers

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What’s new for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes standard with a new 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 engine, which provides an additional 34 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque over the previous model’s normally aspirated V8 engine. A new trim has also been added for the 2016 model year–called the AMG G65–which comes with a 5.5-liter V12 engine good for 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft or torque.

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes standard with all-season tires

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Exterior

The exterior of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers a boxy design that features plenty of hard right angles. LED running lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a sunroof come standard for this SUV. If you opt for the G63 model, then your G-Class SUV will feature larger 20-inch wheels and a sport exhaust system. Exterior color options for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class include Black, Palladium Silver Metallic, Paprika Metallic, Dakota Brown Metallic, Polar White, Storm Red Metallic, Midnight Blue, Jade Green Metallic, and Agate Green.

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Exterior available on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G55

  • Locking fuel cap, Power-adjustable heated exterior mirrors with memory, Rain sensor wipers, Bi-Xenon HID headlights, All-season tires

Exterior available on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63

  • Adds to or replaces features on G55: Performance all-season tires

Exterior available on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65

  • Contains the same exterior features as the AMG G63.

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 and seven-speed automatic

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Performance

Each trim level of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features its own unique engine:

  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 comes equipped with a 4.0-liter biturbo engine good for 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.
  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 is loaded with a handcrafted 5.5-liter AMG biturbo engine, which pumps out 563 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque.
  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 packs a handcrafted 6.0-liter AMG biturbo V12 engine, which is capable of 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.

Each engine is matched with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features a 416 hp V8 engine

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Efficiency

Fuel efficiency 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class depends on which trim level the buyer chooses:

  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 yields an EPA-estimated 13 mpg in the city and 14 mpg on the highway.
  • The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG 63 and AMG 65 both yield an EPA-estimated 12 mpg in the city and 14 mpg on the highway.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes standard with a 25.4 gallon fuel tank.

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Automatic climate control is a standard feature for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Interior

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features a luxurious interior that comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, wood trim, and COMAND infotainment system. The G-Class also offers 79.5 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded down.

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Interior available on the Mercedes-Benz G55

  • Universal garage door opener, Cargo cover, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Genuine wood trim, Leather seats, Multi-adjustable power front seats with memory, Second-row folding seat, Heated and cooled front seats, Automatic climate control, Separate driver/front passenger climate controls, Front power steel sliding sunroof, Front armrest storage, First aid kit

Interior available on the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63

  • Adds to or replaces features on G55: Optional genuine wood trim on steering wheel

Interior available on the Mercedes-Benz AMG G65

  • Contains the same interior features as the AMG G63.

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Bi-Xenon HID headlights come standard on the 2016 Merecdes-Benz G-Class

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Safety

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features permanent all-wheel drive and it also comes standard with DISTRONIC PLUS Intelligent Cruise Control, which uses radar-based technology to adapt its speed to that of the car in front of it. Other advanced safety features offered with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class include traction and stability control, a blind-spot monitoring system, a rearview camera, four-wheel antilock brakes, front and rear parking sensors, remote lock/unlock, stolen vehicle location, automatic collision notification, hill hold assist, and an emergency response button.

Standard Safety Features

  • Driver airbag
  • Passenger airbag
  • Side head curtain airbags
  • Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification
  • Front airbag deactivation
  • Side guard door beams
  • Belt-Force limiter
  • PARKTRONIC parking aid with camera
  • DISTRONIC PLUS Intelligent Cruise Control

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