German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today launched the new G-Class 400d in the Indian market at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom). The G-Class 400d is available in two variants – AMG Line and Adventure Edition. Mercedes has commenced the bookings for the new G-Class 400d at a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh. Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of 2023.
Mercedes-Benz G 400d: Most powerful diesel engine in a Mercedes-Benz ever
The G 400d’s OM656 is the most powerful diesel engine in the history of Mercedes-Benz, as it has highly responsive power delivery and low consumption, says Mercedes. Powering the new Mercedes-Benz G 400d AMG Line and Adventure Edition is an in-line six-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a peak power of 326 hp and a max torque of 700 Nm. The SUV can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 210 kmph.
Mercedes-Benz G 400d
Mercedes says, “The engine features NANOSLIDE® cylinder barrels used by Mercedes-Benz in Formula 1- with ideal lubrication, reduced friction, and highly wear-resistant, thanks to hard contact surfaces with extremely fine pores for oil absorption.”
Key highlights of the Mercedes-Benz G 400d’s off-roading capabilities-
- 241 mm ground clearance
- Slope climbing ability of up to 100%
- 45 degrees maximum gradability
- 700 mm maximum fording depth in water and mud passages
- 35 degrees maximum sliding slope angle
- 30.9 degrees maximum approach angle
- 29.9 degrees maximum departure angle
- 25.7 degrees maximum break over angle
Mercedes-Benz G400d: ‘G Mode’ for off-roading
The G 400d changes to this mode, independently of any of the chosen drive programs when one of the three differential locks has been activated, or the Low Range engaged.
Mercedes-Benz G 400d Adventure Edition:
- Roof rack with C profile rails
- Removable ladder at the rear with anti-slip coating
- Logo projector in the outside mirror
- PROFESSIONAL roof luggage rack
- Manufaktur Logo Package
- PROFESSIONAL Line exterior package
- PROFESSIONAL spare wheel holder
- 18-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in silver
- Full-size spare wheel on tailgate
- Door handle with embossed logo
- Multifunction steering wheel in Nappa Leather
- 4 exclusive colours with 25 total colour options
Mercedes-Benz G 400 d AMG Line interior
Mercedes-Benz G 400d AMG Line:
The key highlights of the G 400d AMG Line are a multi-functional steering wheel, multibeam LED headlamps, and sporty stainless steel spare wheel cover.
In addition, the AMG Line features:
- Underguard in silver, 20-inch standard alloy wheels
- Burmester surround sound system
- G Manufaktur upholstery
- Sliding sunroof
- Ambient lighting in 64 colours
- Widescreen cockpit
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The company says that it has used a number of sustainable materials on the G 400d, such as the padding on the seat backrests from coconut fibre, the substructure for interior door panels from wood fibre, and the major assembly itself uses low energy consumption.
