2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating6.9

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Midsize SUV
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$227,300
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A wealth of features all throughout

The vibrant V8 is a gas-guzzler

An updated interior design

The distinctive design language that stands out

Way too overpriced for the performance

Terrific off-road capabilities

A wide array of customization possibilities

Specs & Features

$227,300

price

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

450 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged. With a significant price difference and belonging to the fullsize SUV class, the indirect competitor is the Toyota Land Cruiser. Available in a single trim, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP $123,600. Its 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.8 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 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 8.0 inches.

Buying Advice

Mercedes G-Class comes with a single trim level, offering an abundance of features and a strong engine. Since the base version is very well equipped, we do not recommend purchasing any optional packages.

Trims

    550
    $227,300 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 416 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 450 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 11 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$123,600- $227,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.86

Horsepower

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

450 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$44,200- $58,650

Gasoline

7.67

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

7

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$49,900- $65,400

Gasoline

8.23

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

7

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$57,200- $74,050

Gasoline

7.79

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$62,950- $77,700

Gasoline

7.23

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$43,300- $45,100

Gasoline

7.26

295 hp @ 6400 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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$52,090- $67,490

Gasoline

7.48

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$49,395- $114,595

Gasoline

8.17

286 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$52,155- $63,530

Gasoline

6.56

301 hp @ 5500 rpm

329 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$85,630- $90,630

Gasoline

7.12

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    5.7 sec14.1 sec142 mph
    2018 BMW X6

    Ranked #3

    6 sec14.8 sec130 mph
    2018 BMW X5

    Ranked #4

    6.1 sec14.6 sec129 mph
    6.3 sec14.9 sec-
    6.4 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/545.2 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.413.6/526.4 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.2 gal.384/518.4 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.370.5/526.5 mi.
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg18 gal.360/450 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.2 gal.364.8/499.2 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        200.1 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        2018 Audi Q7

        Ranked #3

        199.6 in.77.5 in.68.5 in.8 in.117.9 in.
        199.4 in.78 in.73.4 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        196.9 in.74.6 in.67.3 in.8.1 in.109.8 in.
        196.2 in.77.7 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2018 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          19.3 cu.ft.-103.4 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          41.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          7.5 cu.ft.117 cu.ft.58.5 cu.ft.
          16.1 cu.ft.-81.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            81.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X5

            Ranked #2

            15.3 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.-
            76.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.-
            56.3 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.56.3 cu.ft.-
            85.7 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2018 BMW X6

            Ranked #6

            150 cu.ft.26.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              8700 lbs.1620 lbs.5673 lbs.
              8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5815 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1707 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1285 lbs.5800 lbs.
              6600 lbs.1631 lbs.4650 lbs.

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