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Video: Mercedes G Class Experience in Austria Pushes Luxury and Power to the Extreme

19 Oct 2025
  • How powerful is the G63 AMG on these trails?
  • Can the electric G580 EQ handle real off road abuse?

This is not just any road test. Motor283 takes us deep into Graz, Austria, where the legendary Mercedes G Class is manufactured and stress-tested. From the moment you arrive, the experience is immersive. You board a bus themed with G Class wheels, heading to the G-Class Experience Center where you can drive the same trails used to develop and validate the SUV itself. And here’s the best part: anyone can book this experience.

The G63 AMG Begins the Journey

The G63 AMG Begins the Journey

We kicked off the journey in the Mercedes AMG G63, complete with its 4.0 liter V8 twin turbo engine, producing 585 hp plus a mild hybrid boost. On Sport Plus mode, it launches from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, or just 4.2 with the performance package. The roar of the exhaust, the aggressive acceleration, and the overall confidence on steep terrain made this the perfect warm-up for the challenges ahead.

Next, we shifted into the all electric G580 EQ Technology, and things got serious. With four electric motors delivering a combined 587 hp and 1200 Nm of torque, this G Class proved it's more than just a green badge. It tackled muddy inclines, steep descents, and twisting forest trails in complete silence. The onboard cameras and off road UI guided every movement. Despite its weight, the G580 EQ never flinched.

Enter the World of Electric Off Roading

Enter the World of Electric Off Roading

Mercedes stunned us with the G Turn feature, allowing the car to rotate 360 degrees on soft surfaces using torque vectoring. But even more impressive was G Steering, a system that locks the front wheels to create a tight pivoting turn, allowing the car to escape from rocky obstacles with ease. It’s mechanical brilliance that feels like magic behind the wheel.

Yes, and it’s called the Maybach G Class. We hopped into a V12 bi turbo convertible Maybach and explored a different side of Graz. This special edition G Wagon combined the finest materials with open air elegance. Designed to take luxury to another level, it reminded us that even mud and rocks can feel like first class when done Mercedes style.

Graz is where the G Class has been made since 1979. Mercedes partnered with a local company that had the tech to build extreme off road vehicles, and they’ve kept production there ever since. The very land here is called Schöckl Mountain, and every G Class is tested on it. Look closely at your G Wagon’s door and you might see a Schöckl Approved badge. It’s a reminder that what you’re driving is battle tested on one of the toughest terrains in the world.

From hill climbs at 80 degree angles to rock crawling and water fording up to 70 cm deep, the G Class tackled it all with unmatched grace. We tried all three differential locks, low range gearing, and even compared combustion to electric models in real world scenarios. Whether you’re a die-hard off road fan or a luxury lover, the Mercedes G Class delivers a once in a lifetime experience.

Join the Drive: Watch Now on Motor283

Ready to feel the thrill? Watch the full G Class Experience now on Motor283’s YouTube channel. From roaring V8 engines to silent electric power, from 80 degree hill climbs to 360 degree turns in the mud, his is the ultimate Mercedes adventure you don’t want to miss.


Ahd Kamal

BY Ahd Kamal

Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.

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