Mercedes-Benz G 2018– car dimensions: 4873 mm long, 1984 mm wide and 1969 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,560 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
Dual 12.3-inch displays form the widescreen cockpit with COMAND Online. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Three-zone automatic climate control keeps all seats comfortable. Cruise control includes Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC. PARKTRONIC parking sensors pair with a 360-degree camera system for easy manoeuvring. Active Brake Assist provides automatic emergency braking. Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist help on the road.
Boot holds 667 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats for 1941 litres of flat load space. The side-hinged rear door and high floor suit bulky gear.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is 640 kg. Trailer stability assist is included.
AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with adaptive damping handles both road and off-road loads. Three locking differentials and low-range gearing support tough work use.
The cabin feels more open and refined than earlier G models, with extra legroom and shoulder space all round. Front seats are power-adjustable with memory and heat as standard. rear outboard seats heat too. Nappa leather covers the seats and much of the trim. An optional Active Multicontour package adds ventilation, massage and dynamic bolsters. A heated AMG Performance steering wheel is standard. Heat- and noise-insulating glass keeps the cabin quiet. Three-zone climate control is fitted. A sliding glass sunroof lets in light. Optional ENERGIZING and Air Balance packages bring wellness programs and fragrance.
Combined fuel use stated at 13.1–13.2 l/100 km for the 4.0-litre V8.
ASSYST PLUS service display. example interval first service at 12,500 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP five-star rating (2019 test) with 90 percent adult occupant score.
Standard kit includes PRE-SAFE, multiple airbags, Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and DISTRONIC.
The AMG 4.0-litre biturbo V8 returns a combined figure of 13.1 or 13.2 litres per 100 km depending on the source listing. It runs on premium unleaded and carries a tank of roughly 100 litres. Cylinder deactivation helps in light-load cruising.
Servicing follows the ASSYST PLUS system that calculates the next due date from driving style and conditions. One published schedule lists the first interval at 12,500 miles or 12 months. Differentials and transfer case need periodic fluid attention given the permanent four-wheel-drive layout.
Euro NCAP awarded the new G-Class five stars in 2019. Adult protection scored 90 percent, child 83 percent. Standard equipment covers dual front, side, curtain and knee airbags plus PRE-SAFE. Active systems include autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise.
Keeping the car means watching for the usual high-mileage wear on seals and bushings plus the cost of large-diameter performance tyres. The ladder frame and body-on-frame construction remain durable for both road and off-road use when serviced on schedule.
Length 4873 mm, Width 1984 mm, Height 1969 mm, Wheelbase 2890 mm (G 2018 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz UK G-Class brochure technical data and Top Gear specs, Mercedes-AMG press release, auto-data.net and MBUSA 2019 specs.