2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating7.3

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Midsize SUV
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$115,400 - $137,150
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Iconic design with impressive all-round visibility

Dull on-road handling and cumbersome to drive in the city

New optional rear-seat entertainment system

Luxurious and silent cabin with excellent material-quality

Extremely low gas mileage even for the class

All-season floor mats

Phenomenally capable off the road

Front legroom isn't adequate for an SUV of its size

No other notable changes for 2015

Specs & Features

$115,400

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 2015 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 $115,400. 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 2015 Mercedes Benz G-Class is a one-of-a-kind luxury SUV in its segment. It is available in a single trim while there are plenty of optional features and customization options available.

Trims

    G 550
    $115,400 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
    AMG G 63
    $137,150 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 536 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.01 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$115,400- $137,150

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.28

Horsepower

536 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$42,565- $57,230

Gasoline

7.95

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$48,300- $65,400

Gasoline

7.9

280 hp @ 4920 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2150 rpm

7

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$59,600- $72,900

Gasoline

7.64

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$53,900- $70,100

Gasoline

8.36

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$37,605- $51,730

Gasoline

7.42

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.83

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$42,400- $43,800

Gasoline

8.25

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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$63,350- $110,475

Gasoline

7.95

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$83,495- $186,495

Gasoline

8.32

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.43 sec12.1 sec185 mph
    4.8 sec13.4 sec144 mph
    5.7 sec--
    2015 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.2 sec--
    2015 BMW X6

    Ranked #3

    6.2 sec14.8 sec124 mph
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-

    2015 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.
      24 mpg31 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.-
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.390/546 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.409.5/526.5 mi.
      2015 BMW X6

      Ranked #3

      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.4 gal.425.6/604.8 mi.
      2015 BMW X5

      Ranked #3

      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.4 gal.425.6/604.8 mi.

      2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.5 in.71.8 in.76.8 in.8.1 in.112.2 in.
        207.4 in.78.8 in.78 in.8.4 in.131 in.
        2015 Audi Q7

        Ranked #2

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        197 in.77.6 in.73.4 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        196.8 in.78.1 in.72.3 in.8.7 in.115 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.

        2015 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.
          27.7 cu.ft.-62.2 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.

          2015 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.32.1 cu.ft.71.7 cu.ft.-
            2015 Audi Q7

            Ranked #3

            44.1 cu.ft.10.9 cu.ft.72.5 cu.ft.293 ft.
            46 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW X5

            Ranked #5

            63.4 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-
            8.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.213 ft.

            2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1433 lbs.5578 lbs.
              9000 lbs.1560 lbs.5830 lbs.
              8200 lbs.1295 lbs.5765 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1777 lbs.4727 lbs.
              7716 lbs.2029 lbs.4918 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1709 lbs.4597 lbs.

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