In 2024, many of the key automakers in the industry have their own performance division, treating us to some of the most exciting cars on the road. When it comes to the most prominent and experienced divisions, the long-standing German manufacturers come out on top, with Mercedes-Benz at the forefront of every segment the AMG brand enters.

Mercedes-AMG delivers incredible power to multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles, whether it's sedans, sports cars, or SUVs. At the top of the SUV fleet for the Stuttgart-based is the G-Class, which comes in the dominant AMG G63 form once again in 2024.

Alongside offering the highest levels of luxury, the Mercedes-AMG G63 comes with power, practicality, and off-road prowess that you just can't find anywhere else. Here's a closer look at the capabilities of the latest G63 and what you get for its range-topping price tag.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Mercedes and other authoritative sources, including fueleconomy.gov and CarBuzz.

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 Is The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader

While most Mercedes-Benz offer unmatched levels of luxury, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 enters a territory that very few SUVs compete in. Especially when considering the quality of the cabin, you'll seriously struggle to find another SUV that can stand toe-to-toe with the G63 when it comes to off-road prowess and overall performance.

With a starting MSRP of $183,000, it's safe to say that you'll expect a lot from the AMG-tuned 2024 G-Class. Although only one AMG trim is available, the mighty tall SUV still offers plenty of customization options, which expectedly pushes the price tag even higher.

You can't choose every possible option when configuring the 2024 G63 because some colors, wheels, and interior trims are not compatible with certain packages. However, when combining the most expensive compatible features, the overall price tag increases to $216,295. Despite being more than $30,000 over the starting MSRP, Mercedes-AMG manages to make a pretty strong case to justify the pricing of the available features.

Powered By A Gutsy 4.0-Liter V-8

One of the primary reasons that the Mercedes-AMG G63 has the highest starting price of any gas-powered non-Maybach SUV in the brand's current fleet is its monstrous engine. Under the hood of the latest G63 is a handcrafted twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, which produces a whopping 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. While not the most powerful full-frame SUV on the market, it still packs a hefty punch to keep driving spirited/

The construction of the engine itself further sets it apart from the rest of the performance SUV segment, with a closed-deck crankcase used for the V-8 in order to extract as much power as possible. Also, using dynamic engine mounts, the overall stability of the SUV is improved due to the engine being kept in place under heavy acceleration, deceleration, or cornering. In the case of the G63, its off-roading prowess is bolstered.

One of the G-Wagon's most notable and beloved features is the unique, grumbling exhaust note from the quad-exhaust side pipes. With two polished chrome outlets on either side of the vehicle, the system has internal flaps that can change the exhaust sound from subdued to bold and forceful whenever you want.

2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 Performance Specifications

To extract all of the potential underpinning the G63's V-8, the 9-speed automatic transmission with multimode AMG Speedshift TCT technology becomes one of the most important elements of the SUV. TCT stands for torque converter transmission, and with this one, you get multiple gear ratios to deliver the massive amounts of available torque as efficiently as possible. You also get to change gears via paddle-shifters, and can downshift multiple gears at once if you desire.

By combining the potent 4.0-liter V-8 with the intelligent transmission, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 expectedly comes with outstanding performance to excel both on and off-road. It manages to rocket from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, with a limited top speed of 137 miles per hour.

The AMG Dynamic Select system comes as standard, which allows you to choose between Comfort, Sport, and Sport+ preset modes. For further control, you can fine-tune the throttle mapping, steering feel, engine-mount stiffness, shifting, and suspension/damping to your personal preference.

Enhanced Mechanics For Both On And Off-Road

By doubling as a luxury off-road SUV, Mercedes-AMG has gone to great lengths to ensure that the model excels no matter what surface it drives on. As with many other Mercedes SUVs, the 2024 G63 comes with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, constantly sending power to all four wheels instead of just two. To further improve its ability on the trails, the SUV comes with a two-speed transfer case, which allows for a much better output of torque at lower speeds.

To improve comfort as much as possible, the AMG G63 also comes with AMG's ride control technology, which is the brand's air suspension system. The AMG Ride Control can be adjusted to suit either on-road or off-road driving, and the adaptive damping makes it one of the most versatile tools available. By not having to use sway bars, the overall wheel articulation is increased.

While the 2024 G63 is already one of the most advanced off-roading SUVs on the market, the AMG Trail Package can take things a little further for an extra $3,150. For this, you get off-road optimized AMG Ride Control, along with rear mud flaps, rubber floor mats, and the 20-inch twin five-spoke matte black wheel design.

Combining Performance With Practicality

With any SUV, practicality and usability need to be among automakers' top priorities, whether they're focused on performance, off-roading capabilities, or both in the 2024 G63 case. Fortunately, the G-Class, in general, follows a design philosophy that embodies functionality with its boxy, rugged design, making it one of the most well-rounded full-frame SUVs on the market.

Impressive Towing Capabilities

While pickup trucks tend to have better overall towing capacities compared to SUVs, the 2024 G63 manages to come as close to, and sometimes beat, some of the best pickups on the market. In total, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 can tow up to 7,000 pounds, finding itself competing with the very best mid-size pickup trucks on the market today. Especially with the abundance of torque that you have available under your foot in the G63, you'll be able to use the top-spec model just as effectively as any other SUV of its size.

Plenty Of Interior And Cargo Space

Moving inside, the G-Class once again stands out as one of the most unique SUVs on the market in terms of both quality and practicality. Due to its boxy design, the 2024 G63 offers plenty of interior space, with its headroom being the most notable aspect. The range-leading Mercedes SUV is the perfect model for taller drivers, offering 42 inches of headroom in the front and 41 inches in the back.

Alongside its airy feel, the 2024 G63 comes with plenty of cargo space to tick another box in the SUV segment. With the rear seats folded up, you get 38.1 cubic feet of luggage space, whereas with the seats folded down, you get almost double that at 68.1 cubic feet. Many large SUVs do offer more cargo space, however.

Offering The Highest Levels Of Luxury Mercedes-Benz Has Available

When it comes to the most luxurious European manufacturers in 2024, very few can match Mercedes's offerings. While rivaling German brands such as Audi and BMW have begun to close the gap, Mercedes-Benz is still unmatched in terms of the quality of materials and cutting-edge technology inside the cabin.

The Top-Quality Interior Trim Options

Leather-trimmed seats are standard in the 2204 G63 and come in 11 different colorways to suit your personal style. However, to unlock the top-spec options for the seat upholstery, you'll have to spend an extra $8,100 for the MANUFAKTUR Interior Package or $13,250 for the Plus version. This gives you exclusive Nappa leather, which comes in 21 different variations. 18 of these come at no extra cost after selecting the package, with the last three two-tone options adding another $400.

Alongside the seat trim, you also get a choice between 7 different interior trim options, which add different material accents to the center console, door panel, and dashboard handle. As standard, the natural walnut, brown ash, and light brown sen wooden options cost nothing, but the two MANUFAKTUR-exclusive cost $1,300 and $800, respectively. These options don't stop there, however, with the AMG-exclusive carbon fiber trim costing $3,700.

Cutting-Edge Technology Throughout The Cabin

While the ultra-high-tech features used in some Mercedes-Benz cars, such as the MBUX Hyperscreen, have stirred up quite a few discussions in terms of their usability, the 2024 G63 keeps it comparably simple. That doesn't mean the interior tech feels dated by any means; rather, it follows a more traditional layout in the sleekest way possible.

The dual 12.3-inch display screens take center stage. The screen behind the wheel is the reconfigurable digital instrument panel, with the screen attached to the right being the MBUX center touchscreen. The MBUX system is the latest infotainment system that the German luxury automaker offers. It introduces artificial intelligence in hopes of streamlining every process you'll go through behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG G63.