X-Class [Official] Mercedes-Benz X-Class

[Mr. Mercedes]

I hope they report this as a commercial vehicle sale.

Does anyone know how VW treats the Amarok sales in reporting?

 

[martinbo]

Does anyone know how VW treats the Amarok sales in reporting?

Commercial vehicles.

 

[Wolfgang]

MB Passion took a picture of the engine and transmission.

Der Mercedes unter den Pickups: Bilder der X-Klasse Weltpremiere aus Kapstadt #XClass - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG

 

[Yaz]

A 4 cylinder pickup truck? What does it carry/tow?
Can we close this thread already?

 

[sako97]

Here I was thinking the CLA was the low point of modern MBs. What a joke..

 

[Centurion]

A 4 cylinder pickup truck? What does it carry/tow?
Can we close this thread already?

The 4 pot X-Class is basically a GLC alternative in markets where your average SUV/crossover doesnt have enough ground clearance or large enough wheels.

In those markets pickups, Pajeros and Land Cruisers rule the land.

 

[KiwiRob]

A 4 cylinder pickup truck? What does it carry/tow?
Can we close this thread already?

All the midsize pickup have 4 cylinder engines.

 

[Wolfgang]

What does it carry/tow?

Payload is significantly higher than even the 1998 W163 with 1763 lbs.


Payload is rated at 2,425 pounds and towing comes in at about 7,700 pounds. Its wheelbase and length are about the same as a small Chevrolet Silverado.

Mercedes X-Class


Mercedes says some of the engineers tasked to work on the new X-Class previously worked on the military grade G-wagen pick-up and Sprinter van 4WD.

“We are not only bringing bling to the vehicles, we can bring vehicles to the ground that are durable and can actually be taken to harsh conditions.”

New Mercedes X-Class unveiled: due on sale in 2018 as Aussies buy a record number of utes

 

[Giannis]

A 4 cylinder pickup truck? What does it carry/tow?

Back when I was working at construction sites, we used to tow a 2-axle 2.5 ton power generator and pneumatic drill equipment with a 2.5l turbodiesel Nissan Navara without much hassle.

 

[Car Nut]

South Africa's Car magazine posted these production-vs-concept pics on their website (CARmag.co.za):

 

[hovabongZA]

South Africa's Car magazine posted these production-vs-concept pics on their website (CARmag.co.za):

 

[Deleted member 52969]

I've seen 2 AMG renders of the new X already Why even bother.

 

[MikeJ]

A 4 cylinder pickup truck? What does it carry/tow?
Can we close this thread already?

Hey, this comes standard with a four-cylinder as well:

 

[Yaz]

A 4 cylinder diesel I can understand.

 

[hannaz]

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[Wolfgang]

4MATIC all-wheel drive: Engageable or permanent – all-wheel drive for any surface

Engageable 4MATIC all-wheel drive, which is available on the X 220 d 4MATIC and X 250 d 4MATIC diesel models, masters any terrain. With it, the front wheels can be engaged or disengaged by electric means depending on the surface. As from mid-2018, Mercedes-Benz will also make its pickup available with permanent all-wheel drive. This will ensure that the X-Class delivers maximum performance and traction, even at top speed on roads. The permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive system will only be offered in conjunction with the six-cylinder engine. Off-road, both 4MATIC variants benefit from the same superior assertiveness thanks to the low-range gearing and optional differential lock on the rear axle.

Featuring long spring travel and ground clearance of up to 221 millimetres, the suspension is the means by which the all-wheel drive system transmits all its power to the ground. Whether with the engageable or permanent version of 4MATIC all-wheel drive – the X-Class effortlessly climbs gradients of up to 45 degrees, goes through water of depths up to 60 centimetres and masterfully copes with tilt angles of almost 50 degrees.

Excellent off-road characteristics

Engageable 4MATIC all-wheel drive – maximum traction off-road

Engageable all-wheel drive can be activated using a rotary switch while driving at speeds up to 100 km/h. When this happens, the dog clutch closes and the drive force is distributed to the front and rear axles at a fixed ratio of 50:50. There is a choice of two all-wheel drive programs: 4H for easy off-road driving and the low-range 4L mode for challenging terrain such as sand or deep mud. The reduction gear unit provided as standard then switches on and increases the gear ratio from 1:1 to 1:2.7. As a result, torque increases and therewith tractive force. As an optional extra, a 100-percent differential lock is available for the rear axle. This is activated by a separate switch in the lower control panel.

Permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive – superior on any surface

The permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive system in conjunction with the V6 diesel engine will become available mid-2018. It will give the X-Class's handling a superior, clearly defined edge – for instance in wintry conditions. In addition, it enables better moving off and accelerating on poor road surfaces or in unfavourable weather conditions. The permanent all-wheel drive system features a two-stage transfer case, which is flange-mounted to the 7G-TRONIC PLUS main transmission. It is fitted with a central differential of planetary design, which distributes the drive force between the front and rear axle at a fixed torque distribution of 40 to 60 percent. Optimum traction is guaranteed by a continuously adjustable longitudinal differential in the transfer case, in the form of an electromechanical multiplate clutch. This ensures that the traction potential of all four wheels is fully realised on demanding terrain.

There are three different all-wheel drive modes: 4MAT for increased driving dynamics, 4H for improved traction off-road and 4L mode (low range). The latter has a selectable reduction gear of 1:2.9 as standard. The top speed in 4L mode is 80 km/h. In addition, a 100-percent differential lock is available for the rear axle, if desired. The combination of a controlled longitudinal differential lock (0–100 percent), rear-axle differential and reduction gear delivers good performance both on- and off-road.

Downhill Speed Regulation – comfortably mastering any gradient

All the all-wheel drive models come with DSR Downhill Speed Regulation on board as standard. On steep gradients, it applies the brakes to keep the vehicle at a constant defined speed of eight km/h in the 4MAT and 4H all-wheel drive modes and five km/h in 4L mode. When the driver presses the accelerator or brake pedal, DSR switches to passive mode. As soon as the pedal is released and the speed falls below 35 km/h with 4MAT and 4H, or 25 km/h with 4L, it reactivates. At higher speeds, DSR switches into standby mode. It can be switched on and off by a switch in the lower control panel on the centre console.

The Hill Start Assist system is also part of the standard equipment – including all models with rear-wheel drive. It ensures that the process of moving off on uphill gradients can be carried out very comfortably. Brake pressure is maintained for around two seconds after releasing the brake pedal. This enables stress-free transfer of the foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal without allowing the vehicle to roll backwards. The Hill Start Assist system is active even on gentle gradients. It is not activated when moving off on level ground, downhill, or if the handbrake is engaged.

Der Allradantrieb 4MATIC der X-Klasse - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG

 

[klier]

OMG, this is an all time classic from now on. Well played (same counts for BMW concepts BTW)

 

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[Merc1]

I could really like it, if they had at least thrown some more money at the interior. I guess since it will be treated as a commercial vehicle (?) they didn't have too, I guess.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I could really like it, if they had at least thrown some more money at the interior. I guess since it will be treated as a commercial vehicle (?) they didn't have too, I guess.

M

Agreed. The big blank space in the center of the dash looks nothing short of cheap. They should have done some rearrangement of the switch gear and created some storage lower down.

Also if they just changed the lower window line on the rear doors it would have been far less visiually linked to the Navara.

Interesting how the concept had headlights strongly linked to the new face of Mercedes that's about to debut, but they have reverted back to more generically shaped units for the production model. I wonder if it was a cost or engineering issue.