Mercedes-Benz India has brought back the diesel engine option for its G-Class off-roader after a year-long hiatus. At the start of 2025, Mercedes expanded the G-Wagen line-up with the all-electric G 580 with EQ Tech, which joined the range-topping AMG G 63. With the addition of the Mercedes G 450d, launched at Rs 2.9 crore, the G-Class is now available in petrol, diesel and EV forms. Only 50 units of the G-Class diesel have been brought into India in the first batch.
- Mercedes G 450d costs Rs 20 lakh less than G-Class electric
- Diesel G-Class gets 367hp mild-hybrid engine
- Exterior and interior similar to but less aggressive than AMG-spec G 63
Mercedes G 450d price and rivals
Mercedes G 450d priced Rs 1.6 crore higher than top-spec Defender 110 diesel
Considering its price tag of Rs 2.9 crore before options, the G 450d costs Rs 20 lakh less than the all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology. On the other hand, the G 450d’s closest rival, the range-topping Land Rover Defender 110 diesel Trophy Edition, costs a whopping Rs 1.6 crore less, at Rs 1.3 crore.
Mercedes G 450d engine and performance
367hp 3.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine gets up to 20hp boost from 48V mild-hybrid system
The G 450d is more powerful than its predecessors (G 350d and G 400d), which were on sale in India previously. Compared to the G 400d, the G 450d’s 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine makes 367hp (up by 37hp) and 750Nm (up by 50Nm) of peak torque. The 48V mild-hybrid system assists with up to 20hp when required. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox.
Mercedes claims a 0-100kph time of 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 210kph. In terms of off-road ability, the Mercedes G 450d sports a 241mm ground clearance between the axles, a maximum fording depth of 700mm, and approach, breakover and departure angles of 31 degrees, 26 degrees and 30 degrees, respectively. Mercedes also claims that the G 450d will drive stably on sideward slopes of up to 35 degrees.
Mercedes G 450d exterior and interior features
Gets new grille, bumpers and alloy wheels over now-discontinued G 400d
While the G 450d looks quite similar to the G 400d that was on sale until 2024, there are a few changes. The grille now gets four horizontal slats finished in chrome, new 20-inch AMG alloy wheels and slightly redesigned front and rear bumpers. On the inside, the G 450d feels familiar, from the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that run the latest MBUX NTG7 software to the augmented reality navigation function that helps during off-roading, along with the ‘transparent bonnet’ function.
Feature highlights include Nappa leather upholstery, customisable ambient lighting and a 760W 18-speaker Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos. A Level 2 ADAS suite, which includes active brake assist, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera, is standard.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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