Though V8 power has long defined the Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class, the high‑end off‑roader now carries a smaller‑displacement engine that hits harder than the outgoing eight‑cylinder where it matters. The old adage that “there’s no replacement for displacement” doesn’t quite hold up to the math that follows, even if many a G‑Class loyalist would never consider anything but a V8. By the end of this page, you’ll know exactly where you stand.
