Mercedes G class

This generation of Mercedes G class has been produced from 2008 to 2012. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 2008 Mercedes G class comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Mercedes is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 5.4 to 5.5 litres and power of from 388 to 612 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 3.0 litres and power of 211 HP.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Mercedes G class average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 13.8 to 17 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 11.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes G class petrol engine version is Mercedes G 63 2008 AMG, consuming 13.8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mercedes G class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 20 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +14% for petrol engines and +25% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes G class modification.

Mercedes G class CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 322 to 397 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 295 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes G class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes G 63 2008 AMG which produces an average of 322 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.3 seconds has Mercedes G 65 2012 AMG version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes G 350 2012 CDI reaching this speed only in 9.1 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 5.4 petrol 8-cylinder 612 hp version (Mercedes G 65 2012 AMG).

Lenght of Mercedes G class is 467 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mercedes G class is about 6 cm longer than Honda CR-V, but 5 cm shorter than Mitsubishi Pajero. Mercedes G class gross weight is 3200 kg, this car is about 16 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes G class trunk space is 480 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 2250 litres.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 115 000 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes G class repair costs are 40 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes G class 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 9000 € cost per year and 1.08 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 14% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes G class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes G class prices and costs.

Mercedes G class modifications

Mercedes G class safety

During safety testing Mercedes G class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes G class is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes G class got 78 points from 100.
Mercedes G class safety equipment has been rated as good - 72 percents from 100.

Mercedes G class prices

Mercedes G class 2008 - 2012 crossover price in Latvia is from 37500 € to 290500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes G class price is very high - Mercedes G class is more than two times more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2008 - 2012 prices). Mercedes G class high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.

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