2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating7.5

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Midsize SUV
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$105,750
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Iconic design with impressive outward visibility

Unimpressive on-road handling

No notable changes for 2011

Premium and quiet cabin with excellent quality all-around

Cumbersome to maneuver in the city

Impressively capable off the road

Super-low gas mileage even for the class

Specs & Features

$105,750

price

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl 4WD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment. It doesn't have any direct competitors in the segment while you could consider the Land Rover Range Rover, the Toyota Land Cruiser, and the Lexus LX 570 as alternative options from the fullsize SUV segment. Available in a single trim, the G-Class has a base price of MSRP $105,750. Its 5.5L V8 engine gives the SUV 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.0 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the G-Class manages to get a combined EPA rating of 13 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 8.1 inches.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Mercedes Benz G-Class is a one-of-a-kind luxury SUV in its segment. It is available in a single trim and there are no options offered. However, this one trim is well-equipped with features including 8-way power front seats with power lumbar and driver memory functions, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Trims

    G 550
    $105,750 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$105,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.5

Horsepower

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$46,020- $56,570

Gasoline

8.96

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$42,930- $54,455

Gasoline

8.17

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$46,250- $59,450

Gasoline

7.28

272 hp @ 4750 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$57,000- $67,700

Gasoline

8.15

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

4

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$46,300- $58,900

Gasoline

8.3

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$34,615- $52,360

Gasoline

7.49

265 hp @ 6950 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm

5

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$63,455- $85,085

Gasoline

7.67

403 hp @ 5700 rpm

417 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

7

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$57,600

Gasoline

7.7

390 hp @ 6500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$42,600- $44,050

Gasoline

7.93

303 hp @6800 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.46 sec12.4 sec181 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec-
    5.8 sec14.5 sec-
    2011 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6 sec14.7 sec130 mph
    6.2 sec14.9 sec132 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-

    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg15 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.279.4/381 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.342/468 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.333/462.5 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg21 gal.336/483 mi.

      2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        184.5 in.71.8 in.76 in.8.3 in.112.2 in.
        202.5 in.79 in.75.9 in.9 in.116 in.
        2011 Audi Q7

        Ranked #2

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        196.5 in.77.6 in.75.6 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        192.4 in.78.5 in.62.8 in.7.9 in.108.3 in.
        2011 BMW X6

        Ranked #5

        192.1 in.78.1 in.66.5 in.8 in.115.5 in.

        2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          45.2 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.-170.4 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          23.7 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.
          15.5 cu.ft.-83.1 cu.ft.
          40 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.

          2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            79.5 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            72.4 cu.ft.29.4 cu.ft.72.4 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.24.8 cu.ft.62 cu.ft.-
            85.4 cu.ft.23.7 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.-
            18 cu.ft.-18 cu.ft.-
            49.5 cu.ft.27.5 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.-

            2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1433 lbs.5622 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1612 lbs.5488 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4398 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1280 lbs.5995 lbs.
              2011 Audi Q7

              Ranked #4

              6600 lbs.1279 lbs.5192 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1295 lbs.5305 lbs.

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