2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G400d AMG Line

The G400d sits in an interesting position within the G-Class range — the straight-six diesel alternative to the V8 G63 AMG, producing 325bhp and sent through Mercedes' nine-speed G-Tronic automatic and permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive. This 2023 example has covered just 23,444 miles, low for a vehicle now three years old, and is finished in Black — a straightforward choice that suits the G-Class's deliberately rectilinear silhouette.

Specified in AMG Line Premium Plus trim, the car gains the Driving Assistance Package with blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera via the Parking Package, and heated, memory-function front seats with electric adjustment. Smartphone integration covers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the cabin benefits from a sliding electric sunroof. A 3,500kg towing capacity confirms that the G-Class's military-derived ladder frame still has practical application beyond urban use.

At just over £127,000, this is not a car that tries to justify itself on rational grounds — the G-Class's endurance as a status object is well established, and the G400d delivers that in a more discreet package than the V8 variant, with Euro 6 compliance and a top speed of 130mph.