The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon, offered in Europe from July 2012 to August 2015, is a 5-door, 4-wheel drive (4×4 permanent) off-road wagon model with a 1/2.16 transfer case. It includes a 2987 cm3 V6 Diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM642 DE30) with turbocharger and intercooler, with DOHC, V-72deg and chain, producing 208 KF / 208 hp / 155 kW at 3400 engine rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2400 engine rpm. Mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. gear (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 177 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 10.8 L/100km. The car has a length of 4672 mm, a width of 1760 mm, a height of 1951 mm and weighs 2495 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463 G 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon |
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| Production year: | 2012 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 88,000 |
| Engine size: | 3.0 L |
| Max torque: | 540 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 6 |
| Charge system: | Turbocharged |
| Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
| Max power: | 208 PS / 208 hp / 155 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 10.8 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.2-9.8 L/100km |
| City: | 12.6-15.1 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 7.2 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 41.6 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 177 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2495 kg |
| Gross weight: | 3200 kg |
| Length: | 4672 mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm |
| Height: | 1951 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 96 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
70%
Safety
85%
Performance
75%
Driveability
85%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
75%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon (2012) is an off-roader rated for its powerful V6 diesel engine performance, relatively good fuel efficiency and excellent off-road capabilities. This model offered a pronounced luxury feel and good highway performance, thanks to the modern 7-speed transmission. However, as a vehicle designed for military functionality, the on-road driving experience could be spartan, with limited comfort and noticeable noise.