Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG (2012 - 2018) practicality

You’ll be glad to hear that Mercedes-Benz G-Class G63 AMG safety should prove more than adequate.

The G63 AMG hasn’t been tested by Euro NCAP but it’s big, tough and well engineered. Mercedes-Benz cars are also generally very safe and built to a high standard.

As standard the G63 AMG comes with lots of safety equipment. Features include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, multiple airbags, an emergency braking system, LED daytime running lights and an adaptive braking system that prevents the car creeping in traffic or at stop lights.

Further improving safety are whiplash-reducing front head rests and a trailer stability system. Optional safety kit includes radar-guided cruise control and a blind spot warning system.

Compared to the conventional G-Class, the G63 AMG additionally features revised suspension and high-performance brakes.

While these do increase the safety of the vehicle, the only downside is that thanks to the sheer power on offer you’re much more likely to have a spectacular high-speed incident than you are in the conventional G-Class.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G63 AMG practicality is acceptable. Inside there's plenty of room and space for five adults.

With the rear seats in place there's a substantial 480 litres of boot space on offer, which increases to an impressive 2,250 litres with the rear seats down.

Further improving practicality is the fitment of multiple load securing points in the boot, which can be combined with optional load compartment covers and nets, to help keep luggage in place. Access to the rear of the car is simple thanks to a wide-opening side-hinged rear tailgate. The only issue with this is if you park the rear of the G63 close to something, which will prevent you opening the tailgate far.

Wisely, the Mercedes-Benz comes with a large 21-gallon fuel tank. That allows the 4x4 to potentially cover 430 miles if it returns the claimed average economy.

Besides the range issues, it's also disappointing to see a limited amount of places to put things in the cabin. The glove box is small and there isn’t many other useful places to store loose items.

Despite the car's apparent size, however, you won't have many problems parking it. It's narrower and shorter than a Ford Mondeo, for example, although obviously it is taller. The G63 is also capable of towing a 750kg unbraked trailed. Braked towing weight is a huge 3,500kg.