2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Rating7.2

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Midsize SUV
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$124,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Luxurious interior and impressive ride quality

Disappointing gas mileage

Fully redesigned for 2019

Refined and powerful engine

Excessive wind noise

Extremely capable off the road

Can't handle corners

Specs & Features

$124,500

price

416 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

450 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged V8, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV and the BMW X6 xDrive 50i. Available in a single trim, the G-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP $124,500. Its 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the G-Class manages to get a combined EPA rating of 14 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 9.5 inches.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been fully redesigned and upgraded for 2019. There is only a single trim on offer but Mercedes offers numerous options and customization options. These include the Seat Comfort Package, the Exclusive Interior Package, and the G manufaktur Interior Package, all of which add more luxury to the cabin. At the same time, packages such as Night Package and AMG Line exterior packages make the SUV more stylish and sporty on the outside.

Trims

    G 550
    $124,500 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone thermotronic
    • Navigation system
    • PARKTRONIC parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$73,205- $99,595

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.71

Horsepower

450 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

510 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

8

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$40,340- $59,390

Gasoline

7.05

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$30,250- $41,500

Gasoline

6.43

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$33,200- $39,750

Gasoline

7.01

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$85,165

Gasoline

6.7

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

8

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$124,500

Gasoline

7.2

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

450 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$86,230- $91,230

Gasoline

6.97

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$39,200- $52,250

Gasoline

7.66

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$67,050- $114,500

Gasoline

8.37

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

7

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$44,000- $48,150

Gasoline

6.56

295 hp @ 6400 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.9 sec--
    5.1 sec13.7 sec-
    5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    2019 BMW X5

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec-130 mph
    2019 Audi Q8

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    5.4 sec--

    2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg17 mpg14 mpg26.4 gal.343.2/448.8 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      23 mpg33 mpg27 mpg14.2 gal.326.6/468.6 mi.
      23 mpg32 mpg27 mpg15.9 gal.365.7/508.8 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.394.8/545.2 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.413.6/545.2 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.7 in.76 in.77.2 in.9.5 in.113.8 in.
        210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        200.6 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        200 in.78 in.75.2 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.
        2019 Audi Q7

        Ranked #4

        199.6 in.87.1 in.68.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        196.9 in.74.6 in.67.3 in.8.1 in.109.8 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16 cu.ft.-37.4 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          27.1 cu.ft.102.6 cu.ft.60.3 cu.ft.
          24.8 cu.ft.159.6 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.
          19.3 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -16 cu.ft.37.4 cu.ft.-
            103.3 cu.ft.19.3 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.87 ft.
            56.3 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.56.3 cu.ft.-
            2019 Audi Q7

            Ranked #4

            4.8 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.69.9 cu.ft.-
            48 cu.ft.29.7 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            71.5 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-

            2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.1063 lbs.5551 lbs.
              8700 lbs.1620 lbs.5685 lbs.
              8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5815 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1794 lbs.4974 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1775 lbs.4839 lbs.

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