Performance Review: Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes G Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Mercedes G Class has a 5439cc Supercharged 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 2550 kgs (5621 lbs) this makes the Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor in the same weight category as the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes G Class shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 5439cc 24V V8 engine produces 469 bhp (349 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 2650 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 1990 DeTomaso Pantera GT5 S 4.9 V8 (208.9 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 183.9 bhp per ton and 202.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 G Class competing with the 1990 DeTomaso Pantera GT5 S 4.9 V8 (208.9 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R (208.9 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 202.3 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 1971 Lamborghini Miura P4000 SV (227.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 3.8 991 (227.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this made the Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor as fast as 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 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the or the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs). This Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the and the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the G Class and the 1990 Honda NSX 3.0 V6

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes G Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.9 secs @ 98.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 (13.84 secs), the 2007 Bentley Brooklands 2d (13.85 secs), and the 1993 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM Wagon (13.86 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 G Class equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

Related Links:

2006 G Class Rivals List.

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