Mercedes Gelendvagen: owner feedback

"Mercedes" G-class are, perhaps, one of the most recognizable cars in principle. Many people who appreciate powerful, stylish, full-size off-road vehicles, buy them. Today on the Russian roads you can often meet "Gelendvagen". The comments left by the real owners about the G-class cars, I would like to note with special attention. They are more interesting than the standard description, as owners are accustomed to telling not only about the advantages of the car, but also about its shortcomings. However, everything in order.

G 65 AMG

This is the most powerful "Gelendvagen". The reviews left on it are worth noting first.

This model is aggregated by a 6-liter turbocharged V12 engine producing 630 "horses". With this engine under the hood the car accelerates to "hundred" in 5.3 seconds, and its maximum is limited to 230 km / h.

The car is impressive, but its price is 282,000. That is, G 63 costs about 129,000 y. E. Many sincerely wonder why such an overpayment. After all, the engine power is only 86 liters. from.

In addition, experienced motorists believe that the V12 engine under the hood is not so solid. Because V12 is designed for comfort. It's a quiet engine, producing a less pleasant growl that you can hear sitting in a car with a V8 under the hood.

G 350 BlueTEC

This model of the SUV, which is one of the most "modest", was produced from 2010 to 2015. Under the hood of this modification is installed 211-strong 3-liter engine, thanks to which the car can accelerate to a maximum of 175 km / h. The first "hundred" it exchanges for 9.1 seconds.

People who leave feedback about this model of Gelendvagen, note with attention its calm road character. The machine looks powerful and brutal, but it can not boast of dynamics and maneuverability. "Automatic" 7G-Tronic is configured somewhat phlegmatically, and the steering is clearly not easy and informative.

Behavior on the road

Sensations during the ride are pleasant. Despite the lack of air suspension and the presence of continuous bridges, the car behaves on the road exemplary. Compared with other frame SUVs, the G 350 BlueTEC can be considered an ideal. But those people who are transplanted to it from any other "Mercedes", do not think so. Because the smooth running of other models with the G 350 BlueTEC is incomparable. Off-road car, of course, copes, but the sound of wind on the windshield and "shudder" the whole body in the process gives motorists discomfort.

G 55 AMG

This model has already been discontinued. From 2008 to 2012, this modification of the off-road vehicle "Gelendvagen" was produced. Reviews about this car are extremely positive, so they can not be ignored.

Under the hood is installed 5.5-liter V8-Kompressor, producing 507 "horses". Thanks to him, the car exchanges the first "hundred" in 5.5 seconds, and its limit is limited to 210 km / h.

In the first instant after starting the engine the car produces 3000 revolutions, which is accompanied by a roar and a powerful roar of the engine. Exactly the same intensity and the character of riding on this machine. It does not accelerate. G 55 AMG just rips from the spot. We have to get used to this. As well as to the specific movement along the ruts. Suspension is rigid, which is why in such areas in the management process there are problems. This is especially dangerous in the winter. The ESP system, if you believe the owners, in such situations is not particularly helpful.

But this car has incredible dynamics. When overclocking, there is a feeling that usually happens when taking off on an airplane. And acceleration is felt in any case. Even after a mark of 120 km / h, after which, usually, acceleration is noticeable weakly. But no, the gear shifts, and the G 55 AMG makes a tangible, powerful leap forward.

G 400 CDI

This is another famous diesel representative of the G-Class, the release of which lasted from 2001 to 2005. Under its hood is a 4-liter turbocharged V8 engine, producing 250 "horses" of power. The speed limit of this car is 184 km / h.

This "Gelendvagen" reviews get contradictory. Owners say that the car gives an inexpressible feeling while driving. And for their sake, you can even "forgive" the engine's consumption of 22 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers around the city.

But if this car has a large run (more than 100 000 km), then in the course of operation problems can not be avoided. They appear in the course of the front seat, breakdowns of the silent blocks, BAS, ESP and ABS. Generally, electronics is weak, it works with errors. The owners say that the G 400 CDI constantly rejects something and burns out, and warnings are regularly flashed on the dashboard. Also, there are no rare problems with the transmission, the front differential and the engine. With a solid run, idle speed "floats", traction disappears, turbines can refuse. In general, in the process of operation this once-powerful car delivers a lot of trouble. And this is confirmed by the owners' feedback on the Gelendvagen off-road vehicle.

G 5.8 Brabus

Versions of Brabus are found on roads less often than AMG, but still they own a considerable number of people. And they, too, leave the Mercedes Gelendwagen car reviews.

Under the hood of this model is installed 5.8-liter 375-strong turbocharged engine. Judging by the comments, there are practically no shortcomings in the car. But nevertheless there are some nuances. One disadvantage is the insufficiently rigid fixing of the rubber flaps of the mud flaps. Here there is a purely aesthetic moment - the gray linens of rubber on a washed machine look not very attractive.

Another disadvantage is the design of the exhaust system. It's really complicated. The exhaust pipe after the intake pipe almost exactly repeats the perimeter of the bottom, and only then reaches its edge.

Also, a certain complexity is the washing of the body. It takes a lot of time for the water to flow out from under the seals, the hidden cavities and the spoiler on the roof. It is still difficult to clean the chrome plated body kit and especially the grilles. Even non-contact washing does not help. But in technical terms "Brabus Mercedes Gelendvagen" reviews are extremely positive.

About shortcomings

There are many models of the G-class. All of them have their own individual characteristics. But there are a lot of common things, both regarding advantages and disadvantages. And I would like to draw attention to the disadvantages that are peculiar to such a car as "Gelendvagen".

The owners' feedback allows us to make sure that one of the disadvantages of an SUV is its weight. Due to the mass approaching the 2.5 ton mark, it is difficult to conquer off-road terrain on weak ground. But fords deeper than 0.6 meters pass on the machine is not recommended. Yes, the electronics are high, but the generator is low. There is a risk of pouring it with water, which is fraught with large costs.

But this is not all that the owners of Mercedes Gelendvagen can tell. People say that the "chronic" disease is the rusting of the axes of the door hinges. This can be avoided if you do not lazy to lubricate them in a timely manner. It is also often observed wear of the wiper axles and problems with sealing the sunroof in the roof.

Repairs

Also, the minus of the new models is the less reliable electronic pneumohydraulic locks drive and the weak cardan shaft. After passing 130-150 thousand kilometers of run, the hinges of equal angular velocities have to be changed. After another 200-250 thousand km. There is a need to repair the automatic transmission. Approximately at the same stage, the timing chain is replaced.

By the way, many consider the powerful "appetite" of an SUV to be an important disadvantage to oil, which manifests itself after a run of 150-200 thousand km. It is also recommended that the cardan shafts be regularly punched, approximately every 5,000 km. Otherwise, the need for expensive repairs is not excluded.

Hydraulic lines of brakes, automatic transmission cooling systems and lock actuators can not be overlooked either. They are laid with steel pipes covered with zinc. Which, after 20 years of intensive exploitation, will have to be replaced. Left on the car "Gelendvagen" reviews of the owners (with photo) make sure that this procedure is mandatory. Nothing lasts forever, and these pipes are corroded.

Also, the owners need to be ready to replace the hub bearings. But it is carried out only after 300-400 thousand kilometers of run.

About consumption

Many interesting things can be learned about the "appetite" of the SUV, drawing attention to the reviews. "Gelendvagen" diesel, like gasoline, consumes actively. But, nevertheless, the models fueled by diesel fuel are more economical.

That's what the reviews about the G 350 d say: "Gelendvagen" diesel consumes 11-12 liters of diesel per 100 "urban" kilometers. When driving along the road, the flow rate is reduced to 9 liters. In petrol versions, the "appetite" is more impressive. 422-horsepower engine model G500 spends 14-15 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers around the city. When driving on the highway, about 11 liters leave.

But this is not all that can be said about the expense. "Mercedes Gelendvagen" diesel spends more actively in the cold season. As well as gasoline. The car is big, and so that it warms up, you need to start the engine, stand for about 15 minutes with the stove on, and then go. So does most owners of this SUV. It is not surprising that the expenditure in winter increases.

What else is worth knowing?

Finally, a couple of words should be said about the benefits that are characteristic of all G-class models. The main advantage is the increased patency of these cars. Off-road shows their "military" history. Machines behave like tanks, walking through many obstacles. And some even a tuning car to bring its patency to perfection.

And the G-class models are comfortable. Armchairs have a huge number of adjustments. In new models, there is even a pneumatic pumping of the side sections of the pillow and back. In general, the machine is all that you can need - starting with capacious storage tanks for 12-volt outlet, ending with the Brake Assist system, parking sensors, a rear-view camera and other options.

Well, Gelandewagen is a really good SUV with its features, disadvantages and advantages, which are clearly more than minuses. As a result, the desire of the majority of motorists to seize such a car does not quench. But if you buy, then the model of the last years of release is better. For example, "Gelendwagen 2014". Reviews allow you to make sure that modern SUVs are more comfortable and technically advanced than their predecessors.