Mercedes G550 4x4 Squared vs Unimog 416 Doka, Hells Revenge, Hells Gate, Moab Utah

2017 Mercedes Benz G550 4x4 Squared vs 1976 Unimog 416 Doka. This includes both of them going up Hells Gate on the Hells Revenge Trail.
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[@elektro3000]

I think the 4x4 Squared is the most off-road capable street vehicle (at least unmodified) ever sold, and the Unimog is the most highway-capable farm tractor ever sold. I want both!

[@dessa_vr]

The 4x4² is a monster car that in most case won’t see the dirt…kinda like for posers only 😢 And I feel you. The Mog is a monster 😎 I have the 407 and man! I don’t even know how many gears I got 😂😂

[@DolphinDivingChamp]

@@dessa_vr most people buy hypercars to park in collections just how it works

[@BadazzShovelhead]

You mean posers like the 400 custom jeeps I see every day and new defenders with packages or $200k early Broncos. I take my 4 squared off road constantly to shoot long range precision rifle.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

The 4x4 Squared is just a G Wagen that was given the suspension and transmission of a modern UniMoG. It is missing the flexible chassis though thus not quite as capable as a moggie. Probably cheaper than a new Unimog...

[@elektro3000]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 It has solid axles with portal boxes, but if I understand correctly, all G-Wagens have rear leaf springs where the Unimogs have coils (not sure if that applies to every variant). Also the transmissions are very different. The 4x4 Squared has a torque converter automatic (other G-Wagens have conventional 5-speed or 6-speed manuals) whereas the Unimogs have a variety of multi-range manuals or even a few have semi-automatic clutch manuals.

[@buffsamuraifred6037]

About damn time the g wagon is being used in its true habitat

[@sinaalex7577]

Guys, I loved this decision (12:40") "... we go around". That shows the real offroader, not these guys who try to force the technolgy and end up rolling down the hill faster, that they could drive down. Know your cars limits and you can have a lot of fun offroad. Looking forward to more of such videos. Thanks for sharing and showing, that "full throttle" is not a general solution to "all problems".

[@BadazzShovelhead]

Totally agree I push my 4 squared but I am not stupid. Usually with my gal I am not risking her life or mine or my beloved badass G wagon

[@nickthequick]

Very impressive. I loved the Unimog already when I was a kid and I'd still pick it today.

[@1966cambo]

While I agree the Mogs are super cool and I have always wanted one, I would take the G in a heartbeat !

[@christheone248]

I would love that 550, but mog is the best and always be the best 4x4. I love Mogs!

[@commenterperson4481]

Just 729 subs? With this type of content, you won't have to wait for long.

[@Michael_Michaels]

0:49 I just love these electric RC trucks!!!

[@loum7008]

Awesome to see the G550 on the rocks! I have the Traxxas version 😀

[@OLH3rd]

I know the G-wagon is more practical for day-to-day usage, but the Unimog is AWESOME!! Great camera work and production too.

[@540merlin]

That's a nice Mog. My daily driver is a 1980 406.

[@returnofthejezi7504]

Gotta be one of the coolest Unimogs I’ve ever seen 👌🏼

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

2 of my favorite vehicles of all time.

[@carlosmeneses7528]

Excellent job. Thanks.

[@Solarlube]

Excellent demo

[@derinquisitor9696]

what a beautiful desert for dat nice cars, greetings from germany

[@dimitri877]

Very cool to see these vehicles perform in the awesome landscape of Utah. 👍 I grew up with Unimogs as workhorses on farms, as utility vehicles, and to have fun with in places no ordinary vehicle dared to tread. Later in life, I had the pleasure of driving G-wagons (long wheel-base and ambulance (MB 290GD, 5 cylinder in-line, aka 'Wolf')) on and off European roads serving in the army as a medic. Even US Humvee medics I met during military exercises were impressed with our European 'dinky toys' back in 1996.. ..My 'gebakje' (=lit. pastry/baked treat) never ever let me down when my life depended on it...

[@eastcoastm3]

Adrenalin vehicles rock.

[@karlk6860]

My compliments on the video guys very well done! I am on my second Mog its a U1300L I bought it with 21Kilo original on it and its got the 366 Turbocharged engine Its an absolutely wonderful truck in every way. That G-Wagon did a fair bit better than I would have thought, I know what they were designed for and they did it very well but its been SO LONG since I have ever even seen one off the the highway I forgot just how capable they really are. Beautiful trucks both and you guys did a very good job on representing them both. MY compliments!!

[@adrenalinindustries]

Thanks for the nice comment. We had a great time with them both in Moab.

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

@@adrenalinindustries what tires are on the unimog?

[@adrenalinindustries]

@@Rays_Bad_Decisions they are Michelin XM 47’s.

[@jackchn23]

The sped up segments remind me of the toy trucks I had as a kid. Stompers and Rough Rider battery powered little trucks.

[@eltorrente1021]

EXACTLY what I was thinking. I remembered my friends and I playing with our Stomper 4x4's back in the day when I saw some of these scenes.

[@Andrew20vt]

Awesome video! The uniqueness of these rigs kept making me think I was watching scaled crawlers 🤣

[@kevins5911]

You guy's got balls for taking a 4x4 squared off road, great video btw

[@LDZMarder]

That what they are build for. This is not a soccer mom SUV. This is a Military vehicle. A real Off-road vehicle. It was designed from the get go be reliable, easy to maintain and as much Offroad cable as possible. The first goal and customers, where border guards and Military. Unlike SUV´s that are nothing more then oversized cars to get around emission restrictions.

[@Venom83.]

Top video💥💥💥! Real cool! I need this "Gelendwagen"!

[@paulboon1100]

I remember those unimogs from the late sixties and seventies, in Austria made by Steir-Puch at the time. They were used a lot as tracktors and for towing carts the Alps meadows and mountain tracks.

[@mattywho8485]

Damn, that Unimog sounds good !

[@MagnusPrimeE1]

Awesome video, what tire is that on the 416? I run a similar setup on my Super Duty.

[@Aviduduskar]

Nice driving in the 4x4 Squared!

[@adrenalinindustries]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@williamoverton7265]

Excellent

[@ClinttheGreat]

The G550 was quite impressive, especially the lockers, but the placement of the exhaust pipes are asking to get them smashed.

[@aymanv6525]

Running flawless

[@alsale3207]

Two favorites

[@rolandomadriz6454]

Excellent video. I'll take one of each.

[@user-nw7gx5ij3p]

looks like two cute RCs

[@jamieaustin6403]

Awesome! just awesome!

[@Aleblanco1987]

i'ts hard not to love an unimog. they just make stuff look easy

[@schelder1960]

Absolutely cool👍👍👍great Video

[@adrenalinindustries]

Thank you 👍

[@darcyfunk]

Love the Doka!

[@DeePunter]

Nice video

[@cris471]

Awesome !

[@TheBoomerPlace]

Just awesome 😮

[@rooster7658]

2 Bad ass super capable rigs

[@ScottMackintosh]

Pretty good video!

[@Gallardo6669]

I always would chose the universalmotorgerät ( unimog) for that. Danke fuer das video

[@josepgonzalez1151]

These 2 Awesome monsters make look these tasks like a piece of cake 🍰

[@whosyourmate8292]

The stuff that dreams are made of. This was like watching a couple of RC Rock Crawlers in someone's garden 😂

[@williamhugh6630]

Surprised by the g550 they go along better than you'd think.

[@samurai4x483]

probably the most capable off roader from factory. 36s, lockers, portal axles, v8 power...

[@davidnalls8628]

It’s an incredible vehicle.

[@spankdaddy4865]

@@samurai4x483 and until just recently, it had a solid front axle.

[@mijomcgyver6270]

@@samurai4x483 The G-Wagon is impressive, but the Unimog is far more capable.

[@samurai4x483]

@@mijomcgyver6270 nah, it's too heavy. If you try to climb anything hard it just spins and bounces. Sure, it's great for deep ruts and mud, but this G wagon has the same ground clearance, the unimog doesn't have any advantage over the G.

[@kamjarpourhang079]

Your G class is perfect 👍👌💪

[@seanmiller140]

I’m a Jeep guy, and I love my solid axles, but I think this is pretty damned awesome!

[@quentinfreeman7516]

Both of these have solid axles too. Only the new G class has the independent front suspension

[@jasoncampbell4723]

I also noticed the G Wagon has portals on it, so WAY better than a Jeep.

[@fabiosalerno1490]

Mezzi fantastici!!! 🤩💪🏻🔥

[@Volkswear]

Be interesting to see the Unimog on some different tires. JC.

[@skavihekkora5039]

I need this.

[@jamesmorgan6782]

Phenomenal video the true bloods of off roaming is apparent, UNIMOG, UNIMOG.

[@davidtebbitt5537]

The biggest problem the mog had was wearing mud tyres on the rocks...lack of grip on the steep bits.

[@ralfulrich6254]

Yeah they look tough but are not good on hard surfaces. Also in winter they are quite bad since they lack small slots that grip into the surface.

[@justinacase2623]

At the Unimog factory, their dictionary the word "failure" is missing.

[@alanmay7929]

I rather say the sherp, its a go everywhere vehicle and no unimog stand a chance against a sherp.

[@jdexplores01]

@@alanmay7929 Can you go Overlanding with a sherp? NO Can you go on the Highway/Autobahn? NO Can you go slowly swimming in a Lake? YEAh wow

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Justina, have you seen the reliability of MB electronics recently?

[@juergen07091973]

@@alanmay7929 Unimog is more versatile. It can transport a load, Sherp can't. It can fit mowing arms, excavator arms, snow plows, Sherp not. Not really. It has in agriculture versions pto at front and heck, Hydraulic lift arms for agricultural tools, Sherp? It can run on street with 90km/h, how fast goes the Sherp? You can drive it street legal. OK, mud performance is better with the sherp. But sherp is very short. Driving up a very steep hill, it can flip backwards.

[@alanmay7929]

@@juergen07091973 the sherp is mostly made for rescue missions and many other applications, it has a small diesel engine and can go everywhere from land to water to ice/snow....... the sherp can also tow according to configurations

[@maxjohnson1758]

Wow. Nearly or more sand/rock capable as a Unimog, plus highway drive ability. The Unimog would be far superior in mud, I would think, but that was shocking.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

The 4x4Squared is no more than a G Wagen with the suspension and transmission of a modern Unimog. It is missing the Unimog's flexible chassis so it is not ever going to be as capable as a modern 'mog. It may be cheaper though...

[@eyeswideopen7450]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 the Unimog is cheaper. You can get on for 140000 Euro new

[@hasse7487]

Klasse!

[@squid_fish]

“Yuppie douche crawling in dock shoes with Chad and Fred” : a better title

[@user-nz5qe1eq9i]

Mercedes G550 4x4 Squared most brutal off-roader for ever!

[@adrenalinindustries]

@Makin Shooties ya Mercedes definitely messed up running that large of a wheel from factory! If we decide to keep it we will switch to a 17” wheel

[@adrenalinindustries]

@Makin Shooties and we did air down the tires in this video. We just didn’t air down as much as we would have liked to because of the large wheel

[@adrenalinindustries]

@Makin Shooties ya we have Hutchinson’s on our other G550 and love them

[@juergen07091973]

@@adrenalinindustries what? Mercedes puts these expensive portal axles in to improve offroad capabilities and put these stupid Aluminium monster wheels on to destroy the offroad capabilities? Oh my goodness.... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@josemoosbauer604]

Excellent video !!!! I just found out about the existence of the Mercedes Benz G550 4x4 with portal axles!!!! Awesome !!!!

[@Johannesbeere21]

Portal Axes are just awsome

[@samhassall1926]

More G videos please

[@phornthip1991]

Looks like this G550 having also Portal Axles.

[@josch614]

The DoKa is great! Maybe except of the taillights...

[@Suzuki-Jimny-Iijima]

It is amazing! Has the Mercedes Benz G550 been modified, such as the down gear?

[@supercintanegra]

It's a "4X4 Squared" model, it comes from the factory that way. Comes lifted and with portal axles.

[@511dydy]

@@supercintanegra wow, portal solid axles front and rear?

[@mijomcgyver6270]

@@511dydy They used to have dual solid portal axles, but now have IFS and no portal in front.

[@quentinfreeman7516]

@@mijomcgyver6270 Not this one. It has portal axles on all 4 corners and both axles are solid. Only the new, normal G class has ifs.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

@@quentinfreeman7516 actually the rear is portal solid axle the front is IFS, maybe a portal up front but still IFS. I’d stick with the G500.

[@woodennecktie]

as long as all the wheels keep contact and pressure , it depends on the suspension , a tiny unimog 411 can do the same as a 416

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I will say that the Rubicon would go down much more narrow trails here in CO than the Unimog. We have some tight trails...

[@colincarver893]

Hey, what rims n rubber are on that mog? Perfect fit👌

[@colincarver893]

Theyre 20', but width and offset? Hard to find rims. Here at the north pole anyway😂

[@adrenalinindustries]

We are running Unimog drum brake wheels on a disk brake Unimog. The drum brake wheels give you 2 more inches of off set. Making your overall stance 4 inches wider.

[@raynerlauder8226]

The three most important options by off-roading: ground distance, big tyres and engine power!

[@lifeinthebuff]

Epic comparison! Thank you for this! 🤩

[@RestoMog]

How much did it cost to smoke all thoise rubicons though? Still an awesome rig!

[@alexgarcia3900]

I think he was trying to make a statement lol.

[@BadazzShovelhead]

I love my 4 squared- I put in a hand held tuner and down pipes and it will effortlessly do 90 on highway and rides as good as a car. You get to the off-road area and it does anything to need it too do. Best all around vehicle I have ever owned

[@adrenalinindustries]

Right on!

[@hphillips7425]

The unimog done great especially considering it had the worst possible tire tread for the terrain

[@patricksmith60]

The 550 makes it happen but the Doke just doesn’t care. It makes it look easy while making it happen.

[@radubond]

Ce sa întâmplat cu unimog a trecut aceea probă???

[@bros_4_life]

When it comes to rock crawling the rubicon has sway bar disconnect these dont. So articulation is very important

[@adrenalinindustries]

A Unimog has up to 30% frame flex. Its articulation is incredible.

[@barnyardbrio7597]

just follow the black marks. love hells revenge - you should try bump-dump in the rain

[@funtastiker]

Now you know what Janis Joplin means by singing" Oh Lord would you buy me a Mercedes Benz"

[@adrenalinindustries]

We love that song! haha

[@ladanivadriver1578]

Looks like it was fun lol 👍

[@mattbrew11]

How much does a unimog like that one go for? I love my diesel gladiator on 40s but that thing is amazing

[@adrenalinindustries]

We are about to find out what it’s worth. We will be listing it soon on Bring a Trailer.com

[@ardiantowibowo269]

can you tell me more please about the specs, mods etc etc from your unimog.

[@adrenalinindustries]

416 Doka, fast axles, turbo charged motor, 20 speed transmission, 3 inch body lift to fit the turbo charger.

[@ardiantowibowo269]

@@adrenalinindustries thank u for your informations Sir. 🍻

[@andy3featjoe]

Does this guy in the end know what exactly hp mean? He said the mog had only torque and not enough hp for the last vertical climb. I don't think more rpm would've helped the unimog with the wrong tires. But nice vid!

[@napraznicul]

I think that G-wagen use same technology for axles final gears as is in the austrian unimog utility small truck. I not even seen ever (live) that kind of G-wagen (i've driven the classic w463), but i driven Unimog for testing, few years ago.

[@allaboutyachting]

The Unimog is build in Wörth, Germany.

[@napraznicul]

@@allaboutyachting yes, i was wrong, only G-wagen were build at graz, in steyr puch facilities. But some said the unimog transmission is a common project with austrian steyr-puch.

[@m1t2a1]

The same trails Whistlin Diesel drove in a clapped out broken Hilux. I'd far rather use one of these.

[@DawidLoubser]

Nice video, and a pleasure to see these two vehicles together! It must be mentioned that the driver of the Unimog at 03:18 is not correctly driving down a slippery rock face like that, completely losing control of the vehicle in the process. Had it been more difficult terrain, he could have slid straight into disaster! Simply engaging lowest gear, turning on differential locks, and using engine braking (never the brakes!) to control the vehicle, you would crawl down that or any obstacle twice as extreme safely and with full control. Of course the initial comment in the video, that a stock Unimog from the 1970s will absolutely wipe the floor with any civilian 4x4 like a Wrangler Rubicon, is true. But remember that the Unimog weighs more than twice as much, and requires twice the skill and responsibility to drive off-road correctly.

[@adrenalinindustries]

Thanks for watching the video. The tire lift at 03:18 was done on purpose by a skilled off-road driver. We were trying to put the rear tire in the air on purpose for the video. But you are correct, in a low gear it would have easily gone right down the face of it.

[@DawidLoubser]

​@@adrenalinindustries I'm sure the violent, uncontrolled rolling backwards after stalling the engine at 12:15 was also done on purpose to show... something ;-) No worries mate, it's a really fun video and great eye candy - and we all make mistakes. Most of the uphill drives are done nicely, but most of the downhill drives are done questionably - like somebody who is used to computerized hill descent control or similar - instead of how to properly control a very heavy, all-manual truck like a Unimog. Be safe out there with it - when things go wrong, it's twice the weight and twice the destructive force. Looking forward to seeing more videos of either of these two vehicles.

[@adrenalinindustries]

Actually at 12:15 it's a completely different story. lol. In that clip it was actually me driving (Cole). At that point I had minimal off-road driving experience and virtually none in a Unimog. I was in too tall of gear and still learning. However the other two drivers (Jud & Casey) have spend decades off-roading and have tons of experience in Unimog's. Both these vehicles have been sold since this video. But we have a new G550 squared with content coming soon and more Unimog's we make videos on as well. Thanks for watching!

[@Rockpart1]

great video. 👍🏼 Is there more information about the unimog? doesn't seem to be enything is original 😁

[@adrenalinindustries]

Yes check it out on our website for more info! adrenalinind.com/unimog-doka-416/

[@bangteeuh]

Unimog is always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I'm from indonesia 🇮🇩

[@justinmccoy7167]

Ive always wanted to remove the front loader from my Kubota and take it out there to see what it will do. Now I have seen it and can save some time.😂

[@mrmatthewpaul]

Mall crawler...? Is that the stock 4x4 squared..?

[@adrenalinindustries]

Yes, completely stock G540 squared

[@Husqvarna575XP]

For the Unimog - you should use other tires and a (don’t know the English name) “Reifendruckregelanlage”. It would make it much saver and easier and the unimog shouldn’t start sliding on Extrem terrain. Otherwise, very good video. Oh and maybe some Hutchinson beadlock with also a RDKS for the G.

[@donaatvanvooren3851]

yes, indeed. the word you are looking for is tire pressure management system

[@subarulife9726]

Жарайсындер жигыттер!

[@MrGoMario]

The Unimog is too Top-Heavy!!!! You going to roll it in a heart beat!!!!! Ask me all about it. Looks nice and is good in deep mud and snow but don't take it up steep inclines! You want to follow the other, smaller vehicles and boom... it happens just like that😮

[@hamsandwich1860]

I had no idea you cpuld run portal axles on a gwag

[@adrenalinindustries]

They come factory on the 4x4 squared version. Pretty cool!

[@edwardpeter2652]

1:07 you still was in 4x2?

[@masterchief586]

I would love to own an older Unimog.

[@seeharvester]

It's the Unimog for me. With a 4 Wheel Camper on the back.

[@DannyBoy-vs3gd]

The Uni is a weapon

[@mikeaudette3640]

I need a uni

[@skywind1403]

Sherp ATV: Hold my beer!

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I'm just imagining what a quick shower of rain would do to that trail, with all the rubber stuck to it...

[@maxjohnson1758]

I think they get rain there about once a year or so... . 😆

[@alanhearne6733]

Awesome! Now get the Mercedes 6x6 out to play 👍