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    Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $216,730

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th October 2010 classified as a BR 463. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is regarded as a SUV Upper Large Luxury built in Austria and when it was new had prices starting at $216,730.

    This Mercedes-Benz G-Class is powered by a 5.4L 8-cylinder engine that has 373 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 700 Nm of torque (at 2750 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the G Base uses 15.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 372g of CO2. It has a 96L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 604km per full tank

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class measures 1931mm (76.0 inches) in height, 4662mm (183.5 inches) in length, 1864mm (73.4 inches) in width with a 2850mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2550kg (5621.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The G Base comes standard with 275/55 R19 111V front tyres and 275/55 R19 111V rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Base has a 205mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

    Best For
    Family
    Long distance
    Towing
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    5.5Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    Fuel Efficiency
    15.9L / 100km
    96 L604 km
    5D SUV
    petrol
    5.4L
    4x4
    5 AT
    5
    5

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    105.59 kW/t
    62.93 kW/t
    148.26 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    259 litres
    535 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    13.55 L/100km
    9.43 L/100km
    15.87 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    730.5 km
    604 km
    1,117 km
    Price
    $188,177.5
    $140,400
    $232,400
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    14 years
    2 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,200 kg
    3,200 kg
    3,350 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    35°
    25°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    28°
    20°
    29°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    206 mm
    206 mm
    282 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data

    Dimensions

    1931mm
    1864mm
    4662mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeSUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)5439
    Size (L)5.4L
    Cylinders8
    CamshaftDual Overhead Cam
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power373kW
    Power RPM6100
    Torque700Nm
    Torque RPM2750
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission5 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension FrontBeam
    Suspension RearBeam
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)15.9
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)21.6
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)12.6
    Tank Size (L)96
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined372
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front275/55 R19 111V
    Tyre Rear275/55 R19 111V
    Front Rim Size9.5x19
    Rear Rim Size9.5x19

    Vehicle Height (mm)1931
    Vehicle Length (mm)4662
    Vehicle Width (mm)1864
    Ground Clearance (mm)205
    Wheelbase (mm)2850
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)2550
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)3200
    Track Front (mm)1501
    Track Rear (mm)1501
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)3500
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginAustria
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2013-07-03

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEU4