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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

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Rating7.5
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$220,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 9, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Top-notch craftsmanship in and out

Lackluster handling and steering feedback

No major changes

Impressive forward visibility

Poor ingress and egress

Calm and refined ride manners

A comprehensive set of standard features

Specs & Features

$220,400

price

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

6.0L 12cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns indirectly with fullsize SUVs like the Land Rover Range Rover SV Autobiography and the Bentley Bentayga SUV. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV carries a base price of MSRP $220,400. Its 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission give the SUV 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.1 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV manages to get a combined EPA rating of 12 MPG, a number that is pretty average for the segment. It also has a ground clearance of 7.7 inches.

Buying Advice

With its base configuration, the AMG G 65 offers all the best features and the most powerful engine in its class. Unless you need some specific features, we would not recommend adding any extras.

Trims

    Base
    $220,400 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • PARKTRONIC parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

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Torque

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Capacity

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.49 sec--
    		3.4 sec-112 mph
    		3.5 sec12.0 sec-
    		4.49 sec--
    		4.64 sec--
    		4.97 sec--
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    2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		11 mpg13 mpg12 mpg25.4 gal.279.4/330.2 mi.
      		17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      		17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.408/552 mi.
      		14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.295.4/422 mi.
      		12 mpg19 mpg15 mpg22.5 gal.270/427.5 mi.
      		14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.336/432 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		187.5 in.76.3 in.76.3 in.7.7 in.112.2 in.
        		202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        		197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.10 in.118.3 in.

        2017 BMW X6 M

        Ranked #3

        		193.3 in.78.3 in.66.5 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.6 in.114.8 in.
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          		38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          		38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            		79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            		57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.67 ft.
            		79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-

            2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7000 lbs.1334 lbs.5624 lbs.
              		7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5379 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5379 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1455 lbs.4960 lbs.
              		7198 lbs.1486 lbs.5225 lbs.

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