2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating7.8

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Midsize SUV
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$114,200
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Weird and boxy design is an instant head-turner

Uninspiring handling

No significant changes

Serious off-roading prowess

Uncomfortable front seats and limited legroom

Fine crafted interior

Poor gas mileage

Sporty driving characteristics

Specs & Features

$114,200

price

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 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 fullsize SUV options such as Lexus LX 570, the Land Rover Range Rover, and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Please note that these indirect competitors are comparatively cheaper. Available in a single trim, the G-Class has a base price of MSRP $114,200. Its 5.5L V8 engine gives the SUV 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.3 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

Justifying its beefy price tag, Mercedes has packed the G-Class with all the essentials one would ever need. Having said that, we refer to standard features such as 10-way power front seats, driver memory functions, heated front and rear outboard seats, a navigation system, voice commands, etc.

Trims

    G 550
    $114,200 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sliding and tilting steel Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$114,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.83

Horsepower

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$42,290- $56,505

Gasoline

7.62

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$47,700- $64,900

Gasoline

8.07

280 hp @ 4920 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$60,800- $71,400

Gasoline

7.7

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

4

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$52,800- $68,200

Gasoline

8.18

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$37,505- $50,955

Gasoline

8.09

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$63,745- $83,070

Gasoline

7.85

403 hp @ 5700 rpm

417 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

7

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$62,700- $65,800

Gasoline

7.97

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

7

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$45,850- $62,400

Gasoline

7.65

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$42,100- $43,500

Gasoline

8.05

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.43 sec--
    5.7 sec--
    6.2 sec--
    6.2 sec14.9 sec132 mph
    2014 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.3 sec14.9 sec-
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-

    2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg15 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.304.8/381 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.390/546 mi.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.390/507 mi.
      2014 BMW X5

      Ranked #2

      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.4 gal.425.6/604.8 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.329.4/475.8 mi.

      2014 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.8.1 in.112.2 in.
        208.3 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.2 in.121.1 in.
        202.5 in.79 in.75.9 in.9.3 in.116 in.
        197 in.77.6 in.75.6 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        194.9 in.77.6 in.74 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.

        2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          40.3 cu.ft.-75.1 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.-95.1 cu.ft.
          15.5 cu.ft.-83.1 cu.ft.
          16.1 cu.ft.-81.7 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.

          2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            75.1 cu.ft.40.3 cu.ft.75.1 cu.ft.-
            15.9 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            83.1 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.-
            30.4 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            72 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.-
            95.1 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.95.1 cu.ft.-

            2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1433 lbs.5578 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1705 lbs.5633 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1295 lbs.5765 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1573 lbs.5527 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4398 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1578 lbs.4751 lbs.

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