MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”
G500 “GRAND EDITION” Released July 2005 $78,900
G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION” Released July 2005 $101,400
G-Class (revised 10/10/05)
G1
MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Models
– G500/G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
• The Mercedes-Benz G-Class draws its character strengths from a distinctive blend of classic design with contemporary styling, offering a uniquely luxurious yet rugged alternative inthe Premium SUV segment
Positioning
G2
MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 07/27/05)
G3
Optional Equipment Availability
There are no Option Packages for the G-Class at this timeO = Optional Equipment
048 Navigation CD Collection, USA/Canada $150 $150
051 Hands-free Communication System with Voice Control Dealer Installed Dealer Installed(Handset and Cradle sold Accessory Accessoryseparately)
Code Optional Equipment G500 Grand Edition G55 AMG Grand Edition
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
Interior Black Grey(VS3) (VS4)
Trim Burl Walnut
Exterior
G-Class (revised 04/07/05)
Standard Paint and Upholstery Matrix
X = Standard Offering* = Metallic paintBOLD = New Colors for MY 2005
G4
Black (040) X X
Black Opal* (189) X X
Obsidian Black* (197) X X
Capri Blue* (359) X X
Flint Grey* (368) X X
Barolo Red* (544) X X
Desert Silver* (693) X X
Pewter* (723) X X
Iridium Silver* (775) X X
Everest Green* (816) X X
Alabaster White (960) X X
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
Interior designo Silver designo Black designo Light Brownw/ Black contrast w/ Silver contrast w/ Dark Brown contrast
stitching stitching stitching(ZF1) (ZK0) (ZF0)
Trim Natural Maple Wood 1
G-Class (revised 10/10/05)
Standard Paint and Upholstery Matrix
X = Standard OfferingBOLD = New Colors for MY 2005* = Metallic paint1 = Burl Walnut Wood available as optional trim
G5
Black (040) X X X
designo Graphite* (041) X X X
Black Opal* (189) X X X
Obsidian Black* (197) X X X
Platinum Blue* (353) X X X
Capri Blue* (359) X X X
Flint Grey* (368) X X X
Barolo Red* (544) X X X
Desert Silver* (693) X X X
Pewter* (723) X X X
Iridium Silver* (775) X X X
Everest Green* (816) X X X
Alabaster White (960) X X X
Available at extra charge ($2,500)
designo Silver* (025) X X X
designo Mocha Black* (029) X X X
designo Brilliant Black* (033) X X X
Exterior
MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Specifications
G6
G500 G55 AMG
Engine 5.0 Liter V8 AMG 5.5 liter V8 Kompressor
Horsepower 292 hp @ 5,500 rpm 469 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 336 lb-ft @ 516 lb-ft @3,000 rpm 2,650 - 4,500 rpm
Weight 5,423 lbs. 5,540 lbs.
Models
MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/06/05)
Product Highlights
G7
The Shoeckl is a mountain close to the factory in Graz, Austria,where the G-Class is built. It is often used for
real-world testing of the G-Class’ off-road capabilitiesTheGrand Edition
Medallion
The Grand Edition G-Class• Current Year 2005 will officially be the last year the G-Class will be produced for the
United States
• To commemorate this milestone, MBUSA will introduce the “Grand Edition” G-Class
• Only available as a Limited and numbered Edition vehicle
• The Grand Edition will be offered for both the G500 and G55 AMG
• No regular G-Classes will be available for production after June 2005 - all G-Classeswill be produced as “Grand Editions”
Actual size about 2 1/2” in diameter
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
– Available paints: All standard G-Class paints plus the following colors that are exclusive to theGrand Edition:
• Flint Grey (368), Barolo Red (544) and Iridium Silver (775)
– New 18” alloy wheels
– Stainless steel Grille guard with headlamp grids as standard from the factory (C75)
(Vehicle shown without headlamp grids)
– No designo paints and no special designo Editions as optional (Silver and Espresso Edition)
– Silver “Grand Edition” medallion affixed to both sides of vehicle just ahead of the front doors
Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Exterior
G8
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
– Standard leather: Black and Grey (no designo leather)
– Standard wood trim: Burl Walnut (no designo wood trims)
– Velour floor mats with ‘Grand Edition’ logo instead of ‘V8’ logo
– Four door sill panels, stainless steel, with illuminated ‘Mercedes-Benz’ logo
– Silver ‘Grand Edition’ badge, sequentially numbered (located in front of shifter - replaces thesmall tray
– A copy of the production “Sign-off” sheet the factory uses to release the vehicle with the sequential number to put in each vehicle
Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Interior
G9
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
– Available paints: All standard G-Class paints plus the following colors that are exclusive to theGrand Edition:
• Flint Grey (368), Barolo Red (544) and Iridium Silver (775)
– Three additional designo paints: designo Silver (025), designo Mocha Black (029) and designoBrilliant Black (033) - but no special designo Edition (Silver and Espresso)
• Available at extra charge of $2,500
– Current G55 AMG wheels
– Current G55 AMG exterior (Blinker guards, light guards and quad exhaust)
– Stainless steel Grille guard with headlamp grids as standard from the factory
(Vehicle shown without headlamp grids)
– Silver “Grand Edition” medallion affixed to both sides of the vehicle just ahead of the front doors
Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Exterior
G10
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
– Three standard designo leather upholsteries in single-tone with contrast stitching, designo silver(ZK2) with black top-stitching and designo anthracite (ZH1) with grey top-stitching from the current G55K and as additional third color designo light brown (ZH2) with dark brown top-stitching (brown espresso edition)
– Wood trim designo Natural Maple (ZM0) - Burl Walnut as no-cost option
– designo velour floor mats with ‘Grand Edition’ logo
– Four door sill panels, stainless steel, with illuminated “AMG” logo
– Silver ‘Grand Edition’ badge, sequentially numbered (located in front of shifter - replaces smalltray)
– A copy of the production “Sign-off” sheet the factory uses to release the vehicle with the sequential number to put in each vehicle
Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Interior
G11
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Product Highlights - Interior
G12
Heated steering wheel(leather portion)
Dual ZoneA/C AutoControlled
Audio/Navigation:COMANDGPS Nav.9 Speaker
Audio System w/6 Disc CDChanger
More user-friendly “airdirectional”
visuals
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Product Highlights - Interior
G13
Three Point Safety Belt forthird person in Second Row
(Middle Seat)
Window Curtain Bags for Frontand Rear Side protection
Improved ISOFIXTie Downs
MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
G500
– Technical:
• Permanent 4WD
• Electronic Stability Program* (ESP) for more safety on road
• Electronic Traction System* (ETS) for more traction on loose ground
• 3 Electro-Mechanical Differential Locks (for off road driving)
– Rigid Front and Rear Axles
• Two-Speed Transfer Gearbox for High and Low Range
• Automatic Transmission, 5-Speed, Touchshift (driver adaptive)
• Window Curtain Airbag
* = Automatically turned off when Differential Locks are engaged
Product Highlights - Technical
G14
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Product Highlights - Exterior
G15
Silver paintedgrille bars
AMG sidepipe exhaustwith two stainless-steel tips per side
AMG-designedbrush bar
AMG-designed widerfront fender flare
Front turnsignal cage
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Product Highlights - Exterior
G16
“V-8 Kompressor” badge(both sides of vehicle)
AMG 18” monoblockdesign alloy wheels
with 13.8” slotted andventilated disc front
and 13.0” rear
AMG-designed widerrear fender flare
Rear turnsignal cage
MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”
G-Class (revised 04/01/05)
Product Highlights - Technical
G17
G55 AMG
– Technical:
• AMG Hand Built 5.5 Liter Supercharged Intercooled V8 Engine
• 469 hp @ 5,550 rpm
• 516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm
• 0 - 60 mph acceleration in 5.5 seconds
• Electronically limited top speed of 130 mph
• Permanent 4WD
• Quad side exhaust - chromed tips
• Electronic Stability Program* (ESP) for more safety on road
• Electronic Traction System* (ETS) for more traction on loose ground
• 3 Electro-Mechanical Differential Locks
• Two-Speed Transfer Gearbox for High and Low Range
• Automatic Transmission, 5-Speed, Touchshift
• Window Curtain Airbag
* = Automatically turned off when Differential Locks are engaged