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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