Thai
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| Where Does MB Get Their Stats??
Hey all,
As you may know, i have always wondered where Mercedes get their stats on our 463 G-wagens. The MBUSA brochure lists ground clearance to be 8.3" and angles of 36/27 (approach/departure). Recently, i was looking at an old picture that we all have seen: (see below for a bigger pic)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/g-class/23511-breakover...
Well, if you look at the left lower corner of the pic, then you will see that the specs for the pic is for a G with 255/65/16 (29") tires. If you convert mm to inches, then you will see that MBUSA measurements are very close (if not same) as these measurements.
So, current G-wagens come with 265/60/18 tires which is equal to 31" tires. So, if you were to add 1" to the height (due to larger stock tires) of the G in the picture above, then you will come up with a ground clearance that is much closer to what i actually measured on my G...9.3" inches (i measured 9.4").
In addition, our approach/breakover/departure angles will be around 36/25/31. This is confirmed in my off-roading where i felt that my departure angle is significantly better than 27" degrees quoted in the brochure. My friend's 4runner has 26 degree of departure...and i don't scratch my back nearly as much as him.
So, basically, Mercedes messed up on the stats in the MBUSA brochure. MB does not really care about G500's off-road stats...it is clearly not MB's priority.
G-wagens are MB's bastard stepchild! 
Edited by Thai 6/15/2006 8:35 AM
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