Mercedes-AMG G 65

The Mercedes-AMG G 65 (previously sold as Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG) is a twin turbocharged V12 engine version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was introduced in 2012,[1] went on sale in 2013 in the EU and 2015 in the US, and was produced until the 2018 model year.

Overview

The G 65 is powered by a twin-turbocharged V-12 engine, which originally produced 612 PS (604 hp; 450 kW) at 5,000-5,300 rpm and 738 lb⋅ft (1,001 N⋅m) of torque at 2,300-4,300 rpm,[2] paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and full-time four wheel drive drivetrain.[3][4] From 2015 onwards,[5] the V-12 was upgraded to produce 630 PS; 463 kW (621 hp)[6] and 738 lb⋅ft (1,001 N⋅m) of torque.[7] Mercedes says the G 65 has a curb weight of 2,581 kg (5,691 lb), with an EPA rated fuel economy of 11/13 mpg city/highway.[8][6] In the United States, it cost US$224,000 in the year 2016,[9] another source says it cost US$218,000.[10][11] It was noted as being cheaper than a previous limited production run of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 (old-style name) from 2013.[10] (note in this period of the 2010s, transition AMG vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-AMG branding.[12] The US version was previewed at the New York Auto Show in the spring of 2015 as a Mercedes-AMG model.[13]

The basic model was introduced in Europe in 2012, and in 2015 was introduced in the United States as a Mercedes-AMG brand model. Prior to its US launch, Daimler experienced sales of over 3000 G-class vehicles, of which about half were the AMG specification version.[10] The German tuning company Brabus also built a modified version of the G65.[14]

The 2016 model was noted by reviewers as being a mix of old design, high-performance, and off-road ability, with it being less luxury focused then contemporaries like the Bentley Bentayga, but more expensive than the supercharged Range Rover or a Jeep with all options topped out.[15] In contrast to the G63 in the MB product line, the 65 uses a twin-turbocharged V-12, rather than a supercharged V-8.[15] Automotive journalists noted that the G65, despite being more expensive than that model, was actually less ostentatious and the V-12 produced smoother more refined power then the supercharged V-8.[16] The G65 is more oriented towards urban driving than off-roading, with low-profile tires and a stated 0-60 mph (96.56 km/h) time of 5.2 seconds, making it fastest of G-Class model offered at the time.[7]

The last year of production for the G 65 was 2018, with the "Final Edition" being the last models.[17] 65 models of the Final Edition were produced, featuring bronze coloured 21 inch wheels and a higher price tag.[18] The G 65 was at the top end of the range, which for example in Canada included the G550, G550 4x42 (portal axle), and G 63 (supercharged V8).[18]

The G 65 is one of only a few V-12 powered SUVs that have been mass-produced. The first was the Lamborghini LM002, introduced in 1986. When Mercedes left this market in 2018, the only other V-12 SUV on sale was the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, joined a few years later by the Ferrari Purosangue.[19]

Specifications

Size:[3][6]

  • Wheelbase: 112.2 in
  • Length: 188.5 in
  • Width: 73.0 in (80.9 in with mirrors)
  • Height: 76.3 in

Weight:

  • 2,581 kg (5,691 lb)[6]

Fuel capacity:

  • 25.4 gallons (about 96.15 litres)[20]

Ground clearance:[6]

  • 7.71 in

Maximum angle of approach:[20]

  • 36 degrees

Maximum angle of departure:[20]

  • 27 degrees

See also

References

  1. ^ "Reworked Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV unveiled". Autoweek. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  2. ^ "Epic Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG In Sweden". MotorTrend. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  3. ^ a b Car and Driver - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG
  4. ^ "2022 Mercedes-AMG G63 Review, Pricing, and Specs". 3 February 2022.
  5. ^ "2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 / G65 AMG Review, Pricing and Specs". Car and Driver. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  6. ^ a b c d e "MY18 G Class Brochure" (PDF). Mercedes-Benz USA. 2018.
  7. ^ a b Mercedes-AMG G65 SUV, carbuzz.com
  8. ^ "Fuel Economy of 2015 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class". fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  9. ^ Bloomberg - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Is a $200,000 Way to Brag
  10. ^ a b c 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos
  11. ^ Instrumented Test, March 2016
  12. ^ Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status January 15, 2016
  13. ^ NY LIVE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65
  14. ^ Brabus Eight Hundred IBusiness Mercedes Benz G65 AMG
  15. ^ a b "2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 review notes: An ostentatious display Merc's most rugged 4x4 probably won't see much dirt By Jake LingemanPublished: Jul 28, 2016".
  16. ^ "Tested: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 With 621 horsepower from its V-12, the G65 has no shortage of ridiculousness. Daniel PundPublished: Mar 18, 2016".
  17. ^ "2018 Mercedes-AMG G 65 'Final Edition' | St. Moritz 2022". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  18. ^ a b "Mercedes-AMG G 65 Final Edition: The Brute Retires". The Car Guide. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  19. ^ Horn, Gerhard (2024-04-07). "The Only V12 Powered SUVs Ever Made". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  20. ^ a b c Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 65 2017, suvdrive.com
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