2013 Range Rover vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG! [Head 2 Head Episode 32]

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 Range Rover against the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG. Several technical & challenging obstacles await as these two SUVs navigate a purpose-built off road course. Did we mention that the course also happens to be the testing grounds for Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year? Old school meets new school as tried & true German engineering squares off against cutting edge British gadgetry.

Of course, no comparison between these two status symbols would be complete without a visit to their natural habitat… the mean streets of Beverly Hills, CA. While both of these contenders will get you through the dirt in style, which of these two uber-luxury six figure SUVs is most befitting of high society? Join us as we find out.

Mar 18 2013

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The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Pickup

Keeping that in mind, it is only natural that the G 63 AMG 6x6 is defined by excess.

Take its footprint for instance: it is 5.87 meters (231 inches) long, 2.1 meters (82.7 inches) wide and 2.3 meters tall (90.6 inches), it weighs 3.85 tons and has a ground clearance of 460 mm (18.1 inches), more than double than the standard G 63 AMG, which sits “only” 210 mm (8.3 inches) above the ground.

Needless to say, the G 63 AMG 6x6 is a machine designed to go anywhere.

Mercedes didn’t offer pricing details, saying it will decide to build the G 63 AMG 6x6 depending on the response to the near-series show vehicle.

(story from Carscoops)

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Jan 30 2013

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Mercedes-Benz TV: Making Of “A Good Day to Die Hard”

“Die Hard” remains the name of the fifth film in the top Hollywood action series. But not for the Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The frantic car chases through Moscow’s streets provide proof enough of their enormous stunt capabilities.

It is well worth taking a look behind the scenes.

Indirectas directas… casualidad los “buenos” en la película usan Mercedes-Benz y los “malos” BMW xD

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Dec 28 2012

In Russia, If You Don’t Succeed Hitting a Pedestrian at First, Try Again in Reverse…

One of the many recording devices used by Russian motorists captured a very bizarre incident in the country’s capital city of Moscow. Approximately six seconds into the clip, we see the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz GL-Class making an illegal U-turn.

Some 30 seconds later, what we assume to be the same car, since we didn’t notice another black GL passing by from the opposite lane, comes into the picture…in reverse (and no doubt without watching what’s going on the road), knocking down a pedestrian that was crossing the road!

(story from Carscoop)

Nov 16 2012

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Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Study Concept (G-Class)

“The Ener-G-Force is the vision of an off-roader that, while reflecting tomorrow’s adventures, also invokes the genes of the Mercedes-Benz off-road icon, the G model,” explained Gorden Wagener, Director of Design at Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Modern and cool, it could also be a clue about a new beginning for the off-road design idiom of Mercedes-Benz.”

Ener-G-Force Designer Hubert Lee says that the concept uses important genes such as proportions and design elements from the original G-Class adapted to the modern world.

Under the hood, the Ener-G-Force Concept justifies its name with a futuristic fuel-cell powertrain that consumes recycled water stored in tanks on the roof to power four wheel-hub motors offering a completely theoretical operating range of about 800 kilometres or close to 500 miles.

(vía Carscoop)

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Oct 27 2012

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Preview: Wald 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Black Bison

The Black Bison Mercedes Benz G-Wagon is finished in a matte purple shade and fitted with a wide-body kit and huge 24-inch wheels shod in 295/30ZR24 Toyo Proxes ST II tires.

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Jul 09 2012

Mercedes-Benz TV: G-Class History

Volker Leutz, Mercedes-Benz Designer, and Michael Bock, the Head of Mercedes-Benz Classic, discuss the challenges faced when updating the G-Class.

Namely, continuously improving the vehicle while remaining true to the original idea.

Jun 19 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Commercial “Parking” [HDTV 3D]

Watch the following spot and see how the new generation G-Class can create a free parking space.

Combined fuel consumption: 17.0-11.2l/100 km; Combined CO2 emissions: 397-295 g/km.

Jun 06 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class commercial “Navigation” [HDTV 3D]

Not only off-road, but off-the-road. The new generation G-Class goes where no other can go.

Combined fuel consumption: 17,0-11,2l/100 km; Combined CO2 emissions: 397-295 g/km.

Jun 06 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class commercial “Style” [HDTV 3D]

Taking your path can create unique vehicle colors and is also a lot of fun. Watch and see.

Fuel consumption (combined): 17.0-11.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions (combined): 397-295 g/km.