Performance Review: Mercedes G Class 63 AMG - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes G Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes G Class 63 AMG is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Mercedes G Class has a 5461cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The G Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the G Class's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2646 kgs (5833 lbs) this makes the Mercedes G Class 63 AMG in the same weight category as the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes G Class shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5461cc 32V V8 engine produces 563 bhp (419 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 561 lb-ft (760.6 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes G Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (237.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes G Class.

The Mercedes G Class has a Power to weight ratio of 212.7 bhp per ton and 212.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 G Class competing with the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (237.7 bhp per ton) or the 2017 BMW X5 M 4.4 V8 Turbo (237.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes G Class generating around 212.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (236.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 (236.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Mercedes G Class 63 AMG as fast as the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the or the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace 3.0 V6 Supercharged (5.30 secs). This Mercedes G Class 63 AMG is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the G Class and the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes G Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.23 secs @ 103.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8 (13.19 secs), the 2018 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy EDC (13.19 secs), and the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (13.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Mercedes G Class 63 AMG has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 G Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2017 G Class Rivals List.

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