2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Reviews - Buying Guide
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Buying Resources:
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review:
Mercedes-Benz is not a manufacturer that only makes luxury
cars. Their engineers have produced all manner of vehicle
in their illustrious history, from Army trucks to sports cars.
One of the reasons that people may think this is because all
Mercedes models have one important thing in common: superior
build quality.
The G-Class SUV exemplifies the sort of toughness that some
people may not have attributed to Mercedes. Based on a design
used by the German Army in the 1970s, the G-Class is a dominant
sport utility vehicle intended for severe off-road use.
The G-Class is easily the toughest consumer Mercedes-Benz
vehicle ever. Basically, the hand-built G-Class is a one-of-a-kind
combination of bravado, brains and overpowering brute strength.
It really is ready for anything.
Under the Hood
There are two of these extreme models offered for 2004. Both
are as mean as they come, with interiors that leave no doubt
why the G-Class was given luxury standing.
G500 models use a 5.0-liter overhead-cam V8 engine. It has
292 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 336 lb-ft of torque at 2800
rpm.
G55 models can not only power you through tough terrain,
they also move very quickly. Their engine is a 5.4-liter V8,
and it cranks out 349 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 387 lb-ft
of torque at 2800 rpm.
All 2004 G-Class vehicles have 5-speed automatic transmission,
antiskid/traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and
all-wheel drive with low-range gearing. The AWD system is
truly designed to be taken to rugged back country. It allows
on-the-fly low-range engagement up to 15 mph, and it includes
locking front, center and rear differentials.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The G-Class has a heavy-duty body-on-frame steel design,
which is not surprising considering its former employment
as an Army vehicle. 18-inch alloy wheels are teamed with high-performance
tires.
Both models also feature a sunroof, a wood/leather interior
trim, heated front and rear seats and Mercedes' assistance
and navigation systems. This year, the previously optional
rear-obstacle-detection and Harman/Kardon premium audio systems
are also standard. The audio system includes an in-dash 6-disc
CD changer for hours of listening pleasure.
But that’s not all. Other standard features include air conditioning
with dual-zone automatic climate controls, a memory system
(front seats, mirrors, steering wheel), a trip computer and
rain-sensing wipers.
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