The G-Wagen has carried Mercedes-Benz’s off-road torch for the previous 45 years. And the boxy SUV hasn’t modified a lot in practically half a century. However for 2024, Mercedes is lastly electrifying its iconic off-roader—mildly—forward of the upcoming EQG EV later this yr.
The bottom G550 ditches its V-8 for a brand new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with mild-hybrid help by way of an exhaust gasoline turbocharger and an electrical auxiliary compressor. That provides the bottom G-Class 443 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, with the built-in starter generator alone delivering 20 hp and 148 lb-ft. That is 27 extra whole hp than the earlier mannequin, however a bit much less torque.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | |
| 2025 G550 | Turbo 3.0L I-6 Hybrid | 443 HP | 413 LB-FT |
| 2024 G550 | Twin-Turbo 4.0L V-8 | 416 HP | 450 LB-FT |
An up to date nine-speed automated with a torque converter yields wider gear ratios general, whereas all-wheel drive with a 40-60 torque cut up comes commonplace. And even with the smaller-displacement engine, the G550 nonetheless has glorious off-road prowess. Three mechanical differential locks pair with a switch case that provides low-range off-road gearing. The identical 9.5 inches of floor clearance sits stays, as does the truck’s 30- and 31-degree method and departure angles, respectively.
Mercedes baked an Off-Street Cockpit perform into the MBUX infotainment system to assist off-roading. The Off-Street Cockpit shows gadgets like automobile positioning, altitude, steering angle, and temperature on the 12.3-inch touchscreen and corresponding digital instrument cluster, permitting customers to customise the show as they see match. The “Clear Hood” perform borrowed from the EQE and GLC additionally carries over, permitting the driving force to see “by way of” the entrance finish of the automotive utilizing the 360-degree overhead digicam.
There is a bevy of different applied sciences accessible on the G-Class, together with a set of security tools as a part of the usual Driver Help bundle. That features adaptive cruise management, blind-spot monitoring, site visitors signal recognition, and extra. The Parking bundle additionally comes with a 360-degree overhead digicam. Consumers can add on issues like adaptive steering help, lively emergency stopping, and route-based pace help.
Whereas the bottom G550 downsizes its engine, the performance-oriented G63 goes unchanged. The dual-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 carries over, with 577 hp and 627 lb-ft, and the identical 48-volt mild-hybrid help as the bottom mannequin. That is sufficient energy to launch the G63 to 60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds.
AMG Lively Journey Management is a brand new possibility on the G63, and it provides hydraulic roll stabilization and adjustable adaptive damping for higher on- and off-road efficiency. You may get it as a part of the AMG Offroad Bundle Professional.
Each the bottom G550 and G63 get refined visible upgrades for 2025. The G63 particularly comes with a brand new Manufaktur Hyper Blue Magno paint possibility, commonplace adaptive LED headlights, and a refreshed bumper design. You too can choose from six totally different wheel choices starting from 20 to 22 inches.
One factor Mercedes doesn’t reveal is how a lot the new-and-improved G-Class prices. The 2024 mannequin begins at $144,150 with vacation spot and the G63 is $180,950. Anticipate the 2025 mannequin to be barely pricier in each respects.
