The drive train team
For unstoppable transmission of power
The team in charge of the drive train develops all components, which transmit the engine torque and thereby provide propulsion of the vehicle. In the G-Class engine torque is transmitted to all wheels via the automatic transmission, a fully lockable transfer case with gear reduction, and two lockable differentials in the axles. Through the combination of these components with the Electronic Traction System for all-wheel drive systems (4ETS), which enables accurate driving characteristics under difficult traction conditions on the road and in undemanding off-road terrain, we have joined the currently most effective propulsion systems.
The innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz in the development of advanced engines and automatic transmissions enables us to integrate these aggregates from the construction kit of our mother company. Hereby, our task focuses on the integration design, the application of the exhaust emission control system according to international regulations, as well as the concept specific adjustment of these aggregates to our cross-country vehicle. The adjustment includes the typical parameters: drivability, gear ratio, comfort, acoustics, emissions, and thermodynamic evaluation.
Furthermore, we design a specific transmission layout of the automatic transmission in harmonisation with the gear reduction of the transfer case. This optimisation of power transmission for off-road driving ensures best possible traction and cross-country mobility. For this, also the axle ratios of the differentials are aligned, which are specifically developed for each G-Class variant with its given combination of engine and transmission aggregates.
The innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz in the development of advanced engines and automatic transmissions enables us to integrate these aggregates from the construction kit of our mother company. Hereby, our task focuses on the integration design, the application of the exhaust emission control system according to international regulations, as well as the concept specific adjustment of these aggregates to our cross-country vehicle. The adjustment includes the typical parameters: drivability, gear ratio, comfort, acoustics, emissions, and thermodynamic evaluation.
Furthermore, we design a specific transmission layout of the automatic transmission in harmonisation with the gear reduction of the transfer case. This optimisation of power transmission for off-road driving ensures best possible traction and cross-country mobility. For this, also the axle ratios of the differentials are aligned, which are specifically developed for each G-Class variant with its given combination of engine and transmission aggregates.