The latest version of the
classic Mercedes-Benz
G-Class off-roader, now in
its 31st year, features
state-of-the-art BlueTEC
technology. BlueTEC is a
Mercedes-Benz-developed
technology designed to
reduce diesel vehicle
emissions, especially
nitrogen oxide (NOx)
emissions. The BlueTEC
version of the G-Class uses
AdBlue®, an aqueous urea
solution which is injected
into the exhaust-gas stream.
This process releases
ammonia, which converts up
to 80 percent of the
nitrogen oxides into
harmless nitrogen and water
by a process of reduction in
the downstream SCR catalytic
converter. Since the G-Class
is often used in remote
areas of the world - one of
its main purposes - the
engineers have simplified
matters by integrating the
AdBlue® filler cap in the
vehicle's outside tank
recess. One full tank of
AdBlue® is good for around
12,000 kilometres.
The V6 diesel engine in the
G 350 BlueTEC develops 155
kW (210 hp) at 3400 rpm and
has a torque of 540 Nm
between 1600 and 2400 rpm.
This model therefore
produces substantially fewer
emissions than the previous
G 350 CDI model -
undercutting the limits of
the EU5 standard and, in
particular, reducing NOx
emissions by around 50 % -
yet still delivers
comparable performance.
A full range: the current
G-Class
The "G" family currently has
three body variants -
short-wheelbase Station
Wagon, long-wheelbase
Station Wagon and
Convertible - which can be
combined with either the new
BlueTEC engine, as
described, or a powerful
5.5litreV8 petrol engine
developing 285 kW (388 hp)
with a torque of 530 Nm. The
flagship G 55 AMG model -
available only as a
four-door, long-wheelbase
Station Wagon - is powered
by a V8 supercharged engine
developing 373 kW (507 hp)
with an impressive peak
torque of 700 Nm.
The evergreen Mercedes-Benz
off-roader continues to
offer a superior synthesis
of high-performance drive
and dynamic handling control
systems. The standard
specification includes the
electronically controlled
traction system 4ETS, the
Electronic Stability Program
ESP® and three differential
locks selectable at the push
of a button, alongside the
permanent all-wheel drive
with off-road ratio and the
7G-TRONIC seven-speed
automatic transmission.
