Mercedes-Benz G500 4×42 starting at EUR226,100

Mercedes-Benz announced that the G500 4×42 has a starting price in Germany of EUR226,100.

Mercedes-Benz announced that the G500 4×42 has a starting price in Germany of EUR226,100.

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Mercedes-Benz G500 4x42 starting at EUR226,100

The four-wheel brother is powered by a Euro 6 compliant bi-turbo, 4.0-liter V8 motor that produces 422 PS (310kW) and a huge 610 Nm (405 lb-ft). Mercedes-Benz claims that the G500 4×42, which has an off-road reduction in its transfer case and three locking differentials, can channel all of this power to large alloy wheels measuring 22 inches and wrapped in 325/55 R22 rubber tires.

Mercedes-Benz G500 4x42 starting at EUR226,100

Apart from the addition of the G500 4×42 and possible axing of the G63 6×6, Mercedes-Benz has updated other G-Class models . The G350d (priced EUR89,922) has been increased to 245 PS and 600 Nm, while the G63AMG (EUR143.216) has 571 PS and 760 Nm, and is followed by G65 AMG, which has 612 PS and 1,000 Nm. The G500 regular version (EUR105,035) has the same engine as the 4×42 derivative but with a jacked-up suspension.

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the new G-Class models will be available in showrooms starting September.