2013 Mercedes Benz G Class Review Pictures
Introduced
as a 2013 Mercedes G-Class ,it holds a 5.5-liter V-12 that produces
493 hp at 5,000 rpm and 590 pounds-feet of torque as early as 1,800
rpm. Its five-speed-automatic transmission incorporates TouchShift
operation for manually selected gear changes. To drive a Mercedes
is to experience a level of driving performance and technical sophistication
found in few other cars at any price. Best of all, this sophistication
can be enjoyed without having to consult the owner's manual. Just
put it in Drive and let the systems work their magic. Passive safety
features include front and side head-and-thorax airbags as well as
knee airbags. A rollover protection bar automatically snaps up to
protect you if the top is down. The V8 engine is strong, smooth and
quiet. Acceleration performance is rapid for a 4000-pound car with
300 horsepower, but not breathtaking.
The 2013 Mercedes G-Class is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60
mph in about 6.1 seconds. That's quick, but not as quick as a Porsche
911 Carrera or Chevrolet Corvette. Develops 302 horsepower. Peak torque
of 339 pounds-feet is available from 2700 to 4250 rpm, and 295 pounds
feet is on tap from just 2000 rpm. That flexibility is designed to
give it quick response at all engine speeds. Acceleration performance
is breathtaking for a 4200-pound car with 493 horsepower. Capable
of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds. That's quicker
than a Ferrari 550 Maranello, a 911 Carrera, or a Corvette. Peak torque
of 516 pounds-feet is available from about 1800 rpm. The SpeedShift
five-speed automatic transmission is superb, with nearly imperceptible
shifts up or down. Pulling the selector toward the left causes the
transmission to shift down to the next gear, or the driver can use
the right (up) or left (down) shifter buttons on the steering wheel.
Automatic Body Control lets the 2013 Mercedes G-Class with authority,
even though the tires are smaller than those on a 911, Corvette, or
Viper. A Sport switch lets the driver limit body roll even further,
eliminating 90 percent of it, while still delivering a silky smooth,
quiet ride. Packed with electronic wizardry that works amazingly well:
electronic throttle control, antilock braking with electronic brake
force distribution, electronic traction control and electronic stability
control. Electronic braking system runs on very high pressure, but
the pedal feels normal no matter how hard you stop, and the ABC suspension
won't let the car take a nosedive. Drive on any mix of tarmac, gravel,
mud, water, ice or snow and the onboard systems keep the car on the
straight and narrow with very little driver input. After five or six
hours of fast driving on challenging roads, this car will make you
feel like one of the masters of the universe.
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