The third restyling of the first-generation Mercedes G-Class AMG keeps the boxy five-door SUV body while hiding serious hand-built performance underneath. Here is what the powertrains and equipment configurations actually mean for everyday driving.
Every Mercedes G-Class AMG engine here is a large gasoline unit paired with an automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive. The G63 5.5 AT and the twin-turbo G65 6.0 AT show the range: effortless low-rev pull, unhurried shifts, and a drivetrain built for traction rather than economy.
SUV 5-doors — Mercedes G-Class AMG Engines and Transmissions
SUV 5-doors Mercedes G-Class AMG Engines and Transmissions
Mercedes G-Class AMG trim levels sit on top of a technical version rather than replacing it. The G65 6.0 AT, for example, carries the AMG G 65 equipment configuration, which defines upholstery, interior trim and convenience features while the engine, transmission and drivetrain stay unchanged.