German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today launched the new G-Class 400d in the Indian market at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom). The G-Class 400d is available in two variants – AMG Line and Adventure Edition. Mercedes has commenced the bookings for the new G-Class 400d at a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh. Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of 2023.
Mercedes-Benz G 400d: Most powerful diesel engine in a Mercedes-Benz ever
The G 400d’s OM656 is the most powerful diesel engine in the history of Mercedes-Benz, as it has highly responsive power delivery and low consumption, says Mercedes. Powering the new Mercedes-Benz G 400d AMG Line and Adventure Edition is an in-line six-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a peak power of 326 hp and a max torque of 700 Nm. The SUV can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 210 kmph.

Mercedes says, “The engine features NANOSLIDE® cylinder barrels used by Mercedes-Benz in Formula 1- with ideal lubrication, reduced friction, and highly wear-resistant, thanks to hard contact surfaces with extremely fine pores for oil absorption.”
Key highlights of the Mercedes-Benz G 400d’s off-roading capabilities-

Mercedes-Benz G400d: ‘G Mode’ for off-roading
The G 400d changes to this mode, independently of any of the chosen drive programs when one of the three differential locks has been activated, or the Low Range engaged.
Mercedes-Benz G 400d Adventure Edition:

Mercedes-Benz G 400d AMG Line:
The key highlights of the G 400d AMG Line are a multi-functional steering wheel, multibeam LED headlamps, and sporty stainless steel spare wheel cover.
In addition, the AMG Line features:

The company says that it has used a number of sustainable materials on the G 400d, such as the padding on the seat backrests from coconut fibre, the substructure for interior door panels from wood fibre, and the major assembly itself uses low energy consumption.