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2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Performance Review

May 27, 2009

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

[acceleration] figures are impressive, considering the G's massive weight and aerodynamics resembling a concrete wall
Car and Driver

go-anywhere capability
Edmunds

unending reserves of low-end torque
Kelley Blue Book

Experts at TheCarConnection.com find it impossible to ignore that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built for off-roading. It does fine on the pavement—but really shines off the beaten path.

"All models are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive," reports Edmunds. Cars.com notes that "the automatic transmission feels better groomed for [highway driving], downshifting two or three gears at a time for quick, confident bursts of power." Car and Driver states that "a sprint to 62 mph is accomplished in 5.9 seconds and the vehicle tops out at 131 mph. Both figures are impressive, considering the G's massive weight and aerodynamics resembling a concrete wall." Edmunds says the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is "quicker to 60 mph than any other comparable large SUV we've tested."

Off-road capability is a big selling point for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Edmunds suggests the G-Class is better off pavement than on: "the G exhibits significant body roll, while its front and rear solid-axle suspension is better suited for tackling rugged off-road hills than it is for cruising through Beverly Hills." Car and Driver states that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class "will go places others can't" and "negotiate the most taxing terrain thanks to solid axles, high ground clearance, and three lockable differentials." ForbesAutos agrees, calling this Mercedes-Benz 2009 model "eminently off-road capable."

Steering the G-Class requires substantial upper-body strength; "the old-school recirculating-ball steering requires Popeye arm strength and offers limited feedback at higher speeds," says Edmunds. However, Cars.com reports "full-power braking in panic stops."

Conclusion

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a strong off-road performer—and although it looks great cruising streets and expressways, it’s not in its element there.

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:[acceleration] figures are impressive, considering the G's massive weight and aerodynamics resembling a concrete wallCar and Drivergo-anywhere capabilityEdmundsunending reserves of low-end torqueKelley Blue Book Experts at TheCarConnection.com find it impossible to ignore that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built for off-roading. It does fine on the pavement—but really shines off the beaten path. "All models are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive," reports Edmunds. Cars.com notes that "the automatic transmission feels better groomed for [highway driving], downshifting two or three gears at a time for quick, confident bursts of power." Car and Driver states that "a sprint to 62 mph is accomplished in 5.9 seconds and the vehicle tops out at 131 mph. Both figures are impressive, considering the G's massive weight and aerodynamics resembling a concrete wall." Edmunds says the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is "quicker to 60 mph than any other comparable large SUV we've tested." Off-road capability is a big selling point for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Edmunds suggests the G-Class is better off pavement than on: "the G exhibits significant body roll, while its front and rear solid-axle suspension is better suited for tackling rugged off-road hills than it is for cruising through Beverly Hills." Car and Driver states that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class "will go places others can't" and "negotiate the most taxing terrain thanks to solid axles, high ground clearance, and three lockable differentials." ForbesAutos agrees, calling this Mercedes-Benz 2009 model "eminently off-road capable." Steering the G-Class requires substantial upper-body strength; "the old-school recirculating-ball steering requires Popeye arm strength and offers limited feedback at higher speeds," says Edmunds. However, Cars.com reports "full-power braking in panic stops." ConclusionThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a strong off-road performer—and although it looks great cruising streets and expressways, it’s not in its element there. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "utilitarian appearance" Edmunds: "retains its bygone-era design" ForbesAutos: "a rare and burly SUV" Kelley Blue Book: "big, boxy and about as modern as a dial-up phone" The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands out from the ...

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Other Choices:

If you like the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and want a luxurious, somewhat exclusive vehicle, you should check out the Land Rover Range Rover and Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially less expensive than the G-Class but no less talented, though it is finished more inexpensively. Few vehicles have the off-road reputation of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class; the Land Rover Range Rover is one. Also like the G-Class, it has a breathtaking price tag to go with its legendary capability. Military-vehicle buffs might also put the Jeep Wrangler and Hummer H2 on the same page, but both are thoroughly modern vehicles and not truly descended from their forebears.

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