MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”

G500 “GRAND EDITION” Released July 2005 $78,900

G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION” Released July 2005 $101,400

G-Class (revised 10/10/05)

G1

MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Models

– G500/G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

• The Mercedes-Benz G-Class draws its character strengths from a distinctive blend of classic design with contemporary styling, offering a uniquely luxurious yet rugged alternative inthe Premium SUV segment

Positioning

G2

MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 07/27/05)

G3

Optional Equipment Availability

There are no Option Packages for the G-Class at this timeO = Optional Equipment

048 Navigation CD Collection, USA/Canada $150 $150

051 Hands-free Communication System with Voice Control Dealer Installed Dealer Installed(Handset and Cradle sold Accessory Accessoryseparately)

Code Optional Equipment G500 Grand Edition G55 AMG Grand Edition

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

Interior Black Grey(VS3) (VS4)

Trim Burl Walnut

Exterior

G-Class (revised 04/07/05)

Standard Paint and Upholstery Matrix

X = Standard Offering* = Metallic paintBOLD = New Colors for MY 2005

G4

Black (040) X X

Black Opal* (189) X X

Obsidian Black* (197) X X

Capri Blue* (359) X X

Flint Grey* (368) X X

Barolo Red* (544) X X

Desert Silver* (693) X X

Pewter* (723) X X

Iridium Silver* (775) X X

Everest Green* (816) X X

Alabaster White (960) X X

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

Interior designo Silver designo Black designo Light Brownw/ Black contrast w/ Silver contrast w/ Dark Brown contrast

stitching stitching stitching(ZF1) (ZK0) (ZF0)

Trim Natural Maple Wood 1

G-Class (revised 10/10/05)

Standard Paint and Upholstery Matrix

X = Standard OfferingBOLD = New Colors for MY 2005* = Metallic paint1 = Burl Walnut Wood available as optional trim

G5

Black (040) X X X

designo Graphite* (041) X X X

Black Opal* (189) X X X

Obsidian Black* (197) X X X

Platinum Blue* (353) X X X

Capri Blue* (359) X X X

Flint Grey* (368) X X X

Barolo Red* (544) X X X

Desert Silver* (693) X X X

Pewter* (723) X X X

Iridium Silver* (775) X X X

Everest Green* (816) X X X

Alabaster White (960) X X X

Available at extra charge ($2,500)

designo Silver* (025) X X X

designo Mocha Black* (029) X X X

designo Brilliant Black* (033) X X X

Exterior

MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Specifications

G6

G500 G55 AMG

Engine 5.0 Liter V8 AMG 5.5 liter V8 Kompressor

Horsepower 292 hp @ 5,500 rpm 469 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque (lb-ft) 336 lb-ft @ 516 lb-ft @3,000 rpm 2,650 - 4,500 rpm

Weight 5,423 lbs. 5,540 lbs.

Models

MY 2005 G-CLASS “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/06/05)

Product Highlights

G7

The Shoeckl is a mountain close to the factory in Graz, Austria,where the G-Class is built. It is often used for

real-world testing of the G-Class’ off-road capabilitiesTheGrand Edition

Medallion

The Grand Edition G-Class• Current Year 2005 will officially be the last year the G-Class will be produced for the

United States

• To commemorate this milestone, MBUSA will introduce the “Grand Edition” G-Class

• Only available as a Limited and numbered Edition vehicle

• The Grand Edition will be offered for both the G500 and G55 AMG

• No regular G-Classes will be available for production after June 2005 - all G-Classeswill be produced as “Grand Editions”

Actual size about 2 1/2” in diameter

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

– Available paints: All standard G-Class paints plus the following colors that are exclusive to theGrand Edition:

• Flint Grey (368), Barolo Red (544) and Iridium Silver (775)

– New 18” alloy wheels

– Stainless steel Grille guard with headlamp grids as standard from the factory (C75)

(Vehicle shown without headlamp grids)

– No designo paints and no special designo Editions as optional (Silver and Espresso Edition)

– Silver “Grand Edition” medallion affixed to both sides of vehicle just ahead of the front doors

Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Exterior

G8

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

– Standard leather: Black and Grey (no designo leather)

– Standard wood trim: Burl Walnut (no designo wood trims)

– Velour floor mats with ‘Grand Edition’ logo instead of ‘V8’ logo

– Four door sill panels, stainless steel, with illuminated ‘Mercedes-Benz’ logo

– Silver ‘Grand Edition’ badge, sequentially numbered (located in front of shifter - replaces thesmall tray

– A copy of the production “Sign-off” sheet the factory uses to release the vehicle with the sequential number to put in each vehicle

Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Interior

G9

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

– Available paints: All standard G-Class paints plus the following colors that are exclusive to theGrand Edition:

• Flint Grey (368), Barolo Red (544) and Iridium Silver (775)

– Three additional designo paints: designo Silver (025), designo Mocha Black (029) and designoBrilliant Black (033) - but no special designo Edition (Silver and Espresso)

• Available at extra charge of $2,500

– Current G55 AMG wheels

– Current G55 AMG exterior (Blinker guards, light guards and quad exhaust)

– Stainless steel Grille guard with headlamp grids as standard from the factory

(Vehicle shown without headlamp grids)

– Silver “Grand Edition” medallion affixed to both sides of the vehicle just ahead of the front doors

Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Exterior

G10

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

– Three standard designo leather upholsteries in single-tone with contrast stitching, designo silver(ZK2) with black top-stitching and designo anthracite (ZH1) with grey top-stitching from the current G55K and as additional third color designo light brown (ZH2) with dark brown top-stitching (brown espresso edition)

– Wood trim designo Natural Maple (ZM0) - Burl Walnut as no-cost option

– designo velour floor mats with ‘Grand Edition’ logo

– Four door sill panels, stainless steel, with illuminated “AMG” logo

– Silver ‘Grand Edition’ badge, sequentially numbered (located in front of shifter - replaces smalltray)

– A copy of the production “Sign-off” sheet the factory uses to release the vehicle with the sequential number to put in each vehicle

Modifications vs. MY 2005 - Interior

G11

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Product Highlights - Interior

G12

Heated steering wheel(leather portion)

Dual ZoneA/C AutoControlled

Audio/Navigation:COMANDGPS Nav.9 Speaker

Audio System w/6 Disc CDChanger

More user-friendly “airdirectional”

visuals

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Product Highlights - Interior

G13

Three Point Safety Belt forthird person in Second Row

(Middle Seat)

Window Curtain Bags for Frontand Rear Side protection

Improved ISOFIXTie Downs

MY 2005 G500 “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

G500

– Technical:

• Permanent 4WD

• Electronic Stability Program* (ESP) for more safety on road

• Electronic Traction System* (ETS) for more traction on loose ground

• 3 Electro-Mechanical Differential Locks (for off road driving)

– Rigid Front and Rear Axles

• Two-Speed Transfer Gearbox for High and Low Range

• Automatic Transmission, 5-Speed, Touchshift (driver adaptive)

• Window Curtain Airbag

* = Automatically turned off when Differential Locks are engaged

Product Highlights - Technical

G14

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Product Highlights - Exterior

G15

Silver paintedgrille bars

AMG sidepipe exhaustwith two stainless-steel tips per side

AMG-designedbrush bar

AMG-designed widerfront fender flare

Front turnsignal cage

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Product Highlights - Exterior

G16

“V-8 Kompressor” badge(both sides of vehicle)

AMG 18” monoblockdesign alloy wheels

with 13.8” slotted andventilated disc front

and 13.0” rear

AMG-designed widerrear fender flare

Rear turnsignal cage

MY 2005 G55 AMG “GRAND EDITION”

G-Class (revised 04/01/05)

Product Highlights - Technical

G17

G55 AMG

– Technical:

• AMG Hand Built 5.5 Liter Supercharged Intercooled V8 Engine

• 469 hp @ 5,550 rpm

• 516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm

• 0 - 60 mph acceleration in 5.5 seconds

• Electronically limited top speed of 130 mph

• Permanent 4WD

• Quad side exhaust - chromed tips

• Electronic Stability Program* (ESP) for more safety on road

• Electronic Traction System* (ETS) for more traction on loose ground

• 3 Electro-Mechanical Differential Locks

• Two-Speed Transfer Gearbox for High and Low Range

• Automatic Transmission, 5-Speed, Touchshift

• Window Curtain Airbag

* = Automatically turned off when Differential Locks are engaged