2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Custom Super Clean

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a five-passenger SUV offered in a single G550 trim that comes fully loaded with many of the luxury and technology items found in modern Mercedes. There are no factory options, but one can sample from the extensive "designo" catalog of custom-order paints, leather colors and interior trim choices., , The G550 is equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 generating 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. Power is transmitted through a seven-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel-drive system with lockable front, center and rear differentials. This combination is good for a 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds, with combined fuel economy of 13 mpg (what, were you expecting it to be thrifty?)., , The Mercedes G-Class masks its utilitarian nature well with a comfortable highway ride, but composure suffers when it's hustled around corners due to its tanklike mass. It can be a handful to drive in the city as well, meaning that suburbanites had better think twice before choosing it as the go-to vehicle for errands., , On the other hand, the G shines off road with old-school competence that can conquer just about any terrain you're brave enough to explore. Antiquated truck-based design is a hallmark inside, too, though it's less welcome. The G-Class's awkward ergonomics and space utilization can't match the friendlier controls placement and layout of newer models. It is luxurious, however, with excellent materials quality and finish befitting a vehicle with such a lofty price point.