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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Overview

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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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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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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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.

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Exterior Photos:

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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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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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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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.

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Interior Photos:

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

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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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