🔥 Write a review and Earn Upto $50 on PayPal

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

header-image
Rating6.8
Write Review
$217,900
Starting Price 

Year

Nathan Dyer's image
Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptional craftsmanship throughout

Inconsistent steering and handling

Few minor exterior styling tweaks

Forward visibility is impressive

Poor ingress and egress

New instrument cluster

Smooth and refined riding manners

Adjustable suspension is now available

Comprehensive set of standard features

Specs & Features

$217,900

price

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft.

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover SV Autobiography and the Bentley Bentayga SUV. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV carries a base price of MSRP $217,900. Its 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission give the SUV 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.1 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 SUV manages to get a combined EPA rating of 12 MPG, a number that is pretty average for the segment. It also has a ground clearance of 7.7 inches. 

Buying Advice

This SUV offers the most powerful engine in its class, all the great features, and all that makes the AMG G 65 stand out from the crowd. We do not recommend adding any extra features unless you need them.

Trims

    Base
    $217,900 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Rearview camera
    • Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

6.8
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

Price

$217,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.8

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

Read Review

8.6
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

$109,300

Gasoline

8.59

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

Read Review

8.1
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63

$99,950- $107,100

Gasoline

8.14

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

Read Review

8.6
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe

$65,100

Gasoline

8.63

362 hp @ 5250 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

Read Review

7.4
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63

$139,900

Gasoline

7.38

563 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft.

5

Read Review

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.1 sec105 mph
    		3.9 sec112 mph
    		4.7 sec-
    		4.8 sec107 mph
    		5.1 sec101 mph
    Read More

    2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		11 mpg13 mpg12 mpg25.4 gal.279.4/330.2 mi.
      		17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24 gal.408/552 mi.
      		14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24 gal.336/432 mi.
      		13 mpg17 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.319.8/418.2 mi.
      		12 mpg14 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.304.8/355.6 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		187.5 in.76.3 in.76.3 in.7.7 in.112.2 in.
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.-114.8 in.
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        		191 in.78.9 in.69.4 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        		187.5 in.76.3 in.76.3 in.7.7 in.112.2 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		45.2 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.
          		45.2 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          		23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.
          		23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		79.5 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.
            		79.5 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.
            		78 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.

            2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7000 lbs.1477 lbs.5691 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1455 lbs.4894 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5180 lbs.
              		7198 lbs.1486 lbs.5238 lbs.
              		7000 lbs.1477 lbs.5624 lbs.

              Top Mercedes-Benz Cars

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 4.27 sec

              #1

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 12 mpg

              0-60 : 5.1 sec

              #2

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 17 mpg

              0-60 : 3.8 sec

              #3

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 4.22 sec

              #4

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 3.96 sec

              #5

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 3.2 sec

              #6

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 3.9 sec

              #7

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 3.9 sec

              #8

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63

              Horsepower : 563 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 13 mpg

              0-60 : 4.8 sec

              #9

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63

              Horsepower : 550 hp @ 5250 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 4.7 sec

              #10
              1. Home
              2. Mercedes-Benz
              3. 2016 AMG G 65

              Other Midsize SUV

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65