2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating7.3

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Midsize SUV
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$119,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Design reminiscent of the older generations

Not particularly generous in the front legroom

Receives an update in styling along with a more powerful 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine

A powerful and gusty twin-turbo V8 engine carries the heft of the SUV well

The V8 sips fuel like crazy

Now features an adjustable suspension

Off-roading can be done in the most comfortable way possible

Hopeless cupholders and other storage spaces

Specs & Features

$119,900

price

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

450 lb.-ft.

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, and has no direct rivals other than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. If we were to consider the true rivals for the G-Class, we’ll have to jump the wagon to the fullsize SUV segment for the Land Rover Range Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Available as a standalone model, the G-Class carries a price of MSRP $119,900. Its 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.7 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. It also gets a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds.

Buying Advice

The rugged 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most powerful off-road oriented SUVs in the market and even though it is available as a standalone trim, it features a long list of standard features such as dual-zone automatic climate control,10-way power front seats, driver memory settings, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and many other features. There are a few optional features available but with its long list of standard features, we recommend going without the extras.

Trims

    G 550
    $119,900 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • PARKTRONIC parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$119,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.33

Horsepower

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

450 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.8

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

252 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

7

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Gasoline

7.82

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.63

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.49

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.89

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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Gasoline

8.09

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

8.23

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.59

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

7

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Gasoline

8.3

295 hp @ 6300 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.9 sec13.3 sec170 mph
    5.7 sec--
    5.9 sec14.8 sec143 mph
    6.2 sec14.7 sec113 mph
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    2016 BMW X6

    Ranked #3

    6.2 sec14.8 sec124 mph

    2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg14 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.330.2/355.6 mi.
      22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/488.8 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.2 gal.384/537.6 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.409.5/526.5 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/481 mi.
      18 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.304/448 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.6 in.71.8 in.76.9 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        207.4 in.78.8 in.78.1 in.8.4 in.119 in.
        199.4 in.78 in.73.4 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.77.9 in.74 in.9.1 in.112.2 in.
        194.8 in.79.1 in.69.9 in.9.3 in.117.5 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          45.2 cu.ft.-75.1 cu.ft.
          18.1 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          37.2 cu.ft.108.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          41.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          16.1 cu.ft.-81.7 cu.ft.

          2016 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.45.2 cu.ft.75.1 cu.ft.-
            85.7 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.78 ft.
            103.3 cu.ft.18.1 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.-
            2016 BMW X5

            Ranked #4

            63.4 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-
            45 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.45 cu.ft.-
            81.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.-

            2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7000 lbs.1477 lbs.5820 lbs.
              9000 lbs.1560 lbs.5830 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5815 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1862 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1953 lbs.4727 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1385 lbs.6000 lbs.

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