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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
New from
$159,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
11.2 - 15.9 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $159,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $216,730 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the G available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2010.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (155kW/540Nm) and 5.4L supercharger multi-point injection (373kW/700Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2011 G is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $159,900 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $161,180 |
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $214,900 |
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $216,730 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs
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2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Dimensions
1931mm
1760mm
4662mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 11.2 L/100km |
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 15.9 L/100km |
2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base that starts from $159,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base that starts from $216,730.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which measures 1864mm wide, 4662mm in length and sits 1931mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which has 373kW of power from its 5.4L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.