It doesn’t take too long, spoiler alert.
Ask any scientist about physics and they’ll give you a fascinating summary of acceleration and mass. You will also learn nothing can violate the laws of physics. Not even a huge Mercedes-Benz SUV with a twin-turbocharged V8 that produces 577 horsepower (430 watts). It can be very close.
You’ll understand what we mean when you see the video above from Automann TV on YouTube. The AMG-powered Merc with a burly engine was recently allowed to take to the German Autobahn for some acceleration runs. But unlike other G63 videos, the driver of this clip stays on the ground until the SUV reaches its maximum speed – and beyond. Mercedes claims that the G63 can reach speeds of 149 mph (240 km/h), but the driver’s package makes it go faster to 152 mph (245km/h). A tornado is the only way to see a brick go faster.
It’s quite fascinating to watch the G63’s aerodynamic profile at higher speeds. The V8’s powerful engine propels the G-Class forward. In 4.3 seconds, the on-board systems click from 0-100 km/h (0-62 MPH) which is almost identical to what Mercedes says. The SUV reaches 200 km/h (124 MPH) in 16.6 seconds. The speedometer slows dramatically as the air resistance increases and the SUV eventually hits the speed limiter. We are left wondering if the G63 could run faster without any computer intervention.
Although it might seem interesting to discover, the G63’s best destiny is to claw at pavement at lower speeds. The video shows a timed run between 100 and 200 km/h, which takes only 12.3 seconds. There are many supercars that can cover the distance faster than the G-Class, but none can match the G-Class’s speed.