The Mercedes-Benz G and GL-Class – another success story, voted by Auto Bild Allrad
Around 120,000 readers cast their votes in the “Off-road vehicles and SUVs “, category. More than 37 percent of the readers of Europe’s largest-circulating 4×4 magazine “Auto Bild Allrad,” decided in favour of the G-Class, following close in the second position is the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with more than 26 percent of respondents voting for the […]
Around 120,000 readers cast their votes in the “Off-road vehicles and SUVs “, category. More than 37 percent of the readers of Europe’s largest-circulating 4×4 magazine “Auto Bild Allrad,” decided in favour of the G-Class, following close in the second position is the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with more than 26 percent of respondents voting for the luxury liner. Mercedes-Benz emerged as the most successful brand in this readers’ vote, where there was a choice of 136 vehicle models in nine categories: models bearing the Mercedes star won seven top-3 places.
According to Mirko Plath – Weststar’s Managing Director, “countless technical improvements and modernisation measures have been introduced over the years since 1979 when the G-Class began its incredible journey, yet its unique character remains firmly intact. Its powerful 5.5 litre V8 petrol engine with 285 kW (388 hp) and 530 newton metres has been winning coveted awards year after year and has notched up a series of victories in readers’ votes. The top-of-the-range G 55 AMG, which is only available as a long Station Wagon with four doors, has a supercharged V8 engine generating 373 kW (507 hp) and an impressive maximum torque of 700 newton metres”.
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. The G-Class has been tested to overcome any challenges – its frame is held together by more than 6400 weld spots. “Your experience begins with the start of the engine : the powerful 5.5- litre V8 engine with electronic petrol injection and four valves per cylinder ensures effortless power delivery at all times. With 285kW, it can tackle the roughest terrain with the same poise and elegance it displays when breezing along on the fast lane.
The G-Class is available at any of Weststar’s Authorised Dealer network in Nigeria.