The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG was a child between a limousine and a hard-core off-road vehicle.
It had the boxy design of the ’70s and a V8 that could tow a ship.

Sharing the same aerodynamic with a shoebox and with the finishes of a Russian truck, the G63 AMG was propelled by an engine that could roll the tarmac under its wheels, if it wouldn’t be an all-wheel-drive vehicle. And the sound of that V8 could have been mistaken with the roar of thunder.

There is not too much to say about the G-Class styling. It just doesn’t exist. Only flat pannels and flat windows. On the edge of the roof, there were the rain-gutters. All the cars had them, but they are hidden, not exposed. But then, remember, the vehicle was designed in the ’70s as a military vehicle where the styling was the least important.

The round, modern, headlights were a shy try to hide the rest of the exposed bolts and nuts over its bodywork. It was just a way of showing the connection to the G-Class legacy. The car didn’t have a liftgate or a tailgate. It had a door with a handle and exposed hinges. It could look like an old school refrigerator if the car was ordered in white color.

Under the hood, there was a 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that produces 544 hp. It was mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Despite the performances offered, the car still featured the three locking differentials on the center console, below the infotainment screen.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG was the maximum mix between a hard-core off-road vehicle and a supercar.
It had the boxy design of the ’70s and a V12 that could move an 18 wheeler.

With the aerodynamic of a kitchen cabinet and the finishes of a WWII army truck, the G 65 AMG was a weird mix. But still, it was one of the most iconic off-road vehicles fitted with the biggest engine that could fit inside the engine bay. A place where the original G-Class had an inline-4 unit.

There is not too much to say about the G-Class styling. It just doesn’t exist. Only flat pannels and flat windows. On the edge of the roof, there were the rain-gutters. All the cars had them, but they are hidden, not exposed. But then, remember, the vehicle was designed in the ’70s as a military vehicle where the styling was the least important.

Despite its high price of USD 240.000, the car had exposed hinges on the doors, hood, and the rear trunk door. It was just a thing of the Mercedes-Benz to show the G-Class legacy. The car didn’t have a liftgate or a tailgate. It had a door with a handle on the right and exposed hinges on the left. Like an old school refrigerator.

Under the hood, there was a 6.0-liter V12 bi-turbo engine that produces 612 hp. It was mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Despite the performances offered, the car still featured the three locking differentials on the center console, below the infotainment screen.

The G-Class AMG 6x6 is a one-off showcase of how powerful the platform can be and a declaration of independence at the same time, this monster being able to roam freely in any type of terrain.
Based on the G 63 AMG model, the 6x6 version comes with a third set of wheels and added portal axles for each pair, rising the ground clearance to Dakar-rally level. The 400 kW (544 hp) engine, a 6x6 drive, low-range ratio, five differential locks, tyre pressure control system and a special chassis allow this pickup to make progress in environments where the concept of individual mobility normally bites the dust as soon as the road ends.

If you want to do a faster tank, you just throw a more powerful engine in it.
This is exactly what AMG did to the icon-vehicle Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The rugged off-road-er received a new AMG version in 2008 giving more punch and grunt to the vehicle.

Even if the car cost was above EUR 100.000, it is impossible not to notice that the interior is carried over from the pre-facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The “moon-dials”, the central console, and the infotainment unit are from the same small sedan. But, at least, the navigation and leather seats are standard. Even the steering wheel is the same as of that that can be found in the 2000 C-Class.

Under the hood, there was a supercharged V8 mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox and a transfer case with hi-low gears. It sends the 500 hp and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque to all four wheels. The three locking differentials are fitted as standard.

But, more importantly, the suspension was tuned so the vehicle will have a smaller body-roll than the other versions of G-Class. Since it was built mainly for the road users, the suspension was stiffer, and the vehicle was better planted on the road, thanks to its 285/55 R 18 wheels.

This is, maybe, the most known performance true off-roader on the planet.
To call it just an SUV would be an understatement as long as it has superior off-road capabilities. This is the Gelandewagen. The G-Class, but with a serious supercar engine on it: the 2006 G 55 AMG has a supercharged V8 unit that develops 476 hp and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.

They say to not judge a book by its cover. The G-Class might be mistaken with a rugged but slow off-road vehicle. It is a rugged off-road vehicle, but with 5.5 seconds for a 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint, it is anything but slow.

The transmission still features three locking differentials. All G-Class units will continue to offer center, rear, and front independently locking differentials and they must be engaged in that order when used.

Apart from the Jeep Wrangler, no other series off-road vehicle has this feature. And there is no other thoroughbred off-road vehicle that can sprint like the G 55 AMG. The closest one would be the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, but that is an SUV, not a civilian version of a military vehicle like the G-Class.

And it can do all this while the interior is still luxurious as any top-class Mercedes-Benz. Just somehow still harsh on the ride due to the solid front and rear axles.

The 2004 G55 AMG was an insane fast SUV, able to tear the tarmac and climb on really rugged off-road tracks.
It was the last AMG G-Class that featured a supercharger.

The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was one of the significant stake-holders of the Mercedes-Benz and he suggested making a civilian version of the military vehicle G-Wagen. That’s how the G-Class story began in the ’70s.

After 25 years since the production started, in 2004, the former Iranian monarch was dead, but the G-Class was still on the roads running strong. After the acquisition of the Chrysler Group by Daimler,
the Mercedes-Benz introduced special vehicles to the U.S. market, such as the G55 AMG Kompressor.

On the outside, there were few little details that could reveal what’s underneath the brick-look bodywork. On the front, a three thick horizontal chromed fins replaced the normal G-Class grille.
The V8 Kompressor badges on the front fenders and the dual-pipes on each side of the car were specific to that model. A 5-spoke 18” light-alloy-wheels were installed as standard. Other than that, only the loud sound of the engine could tell a difference.

Inside, the leather seats with memory for both the driver and the passenger and the luxurious interior would tell the customers why did they pay over USD 110.000.

The standard gearbox was the 5G-Tronic that was able to handle the big engine torque. The all-wheel-drive system was the electronic traction system 4ETS.

The German carmaker introduced a new G-Class version in 1998 and decided to transform it into a premium off-road vehicle instead of a rugged, regular 4x4 conqueror.
Slowly, Land Rover Range Rover started to get more attention thanks to its luxurious features. Even though it wasn’t that rugged 4x4 vehicle anymore, its customers appreciate it more than ever, thanks to its luxurious features. Mercedes-Benz followed the same recipe when it upgraded the former G-Class W460 to the 1998 model year. Moreover, the German carmaker offered it with an AMG engine.

From the outside, the W463 model looked smoother than before. Its round headlights sported squared, body-colored clusters around them. The bumper was wrapped around and better integrated with the rest of the front fascia and featured new, rectangular fog lights on the lower side. Even though it still looked like a box on wheels, its fenders were adorned by flared wheel arches connected to the front and rear bumpers. Mercedes-Benz offered an option for metallic side steps.

Inside, the cabin received a major update. It was as luxurious as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with leather upholstery and wood trims on the dashboard, door panels, and center console. As an option, the carmaker offered piano-black trims instead of wood veneers. But the dashboard still looked like a plank with switches and buttons on it. Its rounded instrument cluster featured a panel with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and other extra gauges and lights for various systems. The car provided room for five passengers, with a flat floor in the back.

Under the hood, AMG installed a 5.4-liter, naturally aspirated V-8 engine paired to a standard five-speed automatic transmission. Like its rugged siblings, the G55 featured three locking differentials and a two-gear transfer case.