2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review, Pricing, and Specs

When it comes to off-road capability and luxury pedigree, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-class is in a class of its own. Also known as the Geländewagen, ... 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rupholstery,andadigitalgaugedisplay.TheGmanufakturoptionsofferthemostopulentaestheticandallowmorethan54uniqueinteriorupholsteries,buttheycostaconsiderableamountofmoney.Whilethere’snoshortageofheadroominthefrontorrearseats,theexperienceisn’taspalatialasotherhigh-endSUVssuchastheBentleyBentaygaorRolls-RoyceCullinan.Still,theBenzhastonsofcargospace.Theversionwetestedheld16carry-onsuitcasesbehinditsbackrowandanother17bagswiththoseseatsfolded(33total).ViewPhotosMercedes-BenzTheCarandDriverDifferenceOurComprehensiveCarTestingExplainedInfotainmentandConnectivityEveryG-wagenfeaturesalarge12.3-inchinfotainmentdisplaythatisprimarilycontrolledthrougharotaryknobandtouchpadmountedonthecenterconsole.Alongwithusefulsteering-wheelcontrolsandvoicecommands,thesystemiseasytooperateandlessdistractingthantouch-heavyalternatives.ItalsocomesstandardwithAppleCarPlayandAndroidAuto,aswellasa15-speaker,590-wattBurmesteraudiosystem.ThoselookingforfurtherupgradescanaddaWi-Fihotspotorarear-seatentertainmentsystem.HowtoBuyandMaintainaCarHowtoBuyorLeaseaNewCarHowtoBuyaUsedCarHowtoRepair,Maintain,andCareforYourCarSafetyandDriver-AssistanceFeaturesTheG-classhasaslewofstandarddriver-assistancetechnologysuchasblind-spotmonitoringandself-parkingassist.FormoreinformationabouttheG550’scrash-testresults,visittheNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration(NHTSA)andInsuranceInstituteforHighwaySafety(IIHS)websites.Keysafetyfeaturesinclude:Standardforward-collisionwarningandautomatedemergencybrakingStandardadaptivecruisecontrolwithstop-and-gotechnologyStandardlane-departurewarningandlane-keepingassistWarrantyandMaintenanceCoverageMercedes-Benzprovidesacompetitivelimitedandpowertrainwarrantythatalignswithotherluxuryautomakers.However,thecompanydoesn’tofferanycomplimentaryscheduledmaintenance.Limitedwarrantycoversfouryearsor50,000milesPowertrainwarrantycoversfouryearsor50,000milesNocomplimentaryscheduledmaintenanceSpecificationsSpecifications 2019Mercedes-BenzG550 VEHICLETYPE front-engine,all-wheel-drive,5-passenger,4-doorhatchback PRICEASTESTED $146,795(baseprice:$125,495) ENGINETYPE twin-turbochargedandintercooledDOHC32-valveV-8,aluminumblockandheads,directfuelinjection Displacement 243cuin,3982cc Power 416hp@5500rpm Torque 450lb-ft@2250rpm TRANSMISSION 9-speedautomatic CHASSIS Suspension(F/R):multilink/rigidaxle Brakes(F/R):13.9-inventeddisc/13.6-inventeddisc Tires:PirelliScorpionZeroAllSeason,275/50R-20113VM+SMO DIMENSIONS Wheelbase:113.8in Length:189.7in Width:76.0in Height:77.2in Passengervolume:107cuft Cargovolume:16cuft Curbweight:5660lb C/DTESTRESULTS Zeroto60mph:5.1sec Zeroto100mph:13.9sec Zeroto130mph:33.1sec Rollingstart,5–60mph:5.6sec Topgear,30–50mph:3.1sec Topgear,50–70mph:3.8sec Standing¼-mile:13.9sec@100mph Braking,70–0mph:175ft Roadholding,300-ft-diaskidpad*:0.61g *stability-control-inhibited C/DFUELECONOMY Observed:13mpg 75-mphhighwaydriving:15mpg Highwayrange:390miles EPAFUELECONOMY Combined/city/highway:14/13/17mpg DOWNLOADTESTSHEET – 2019Mercedes-AMGG63 VEHICLETYPE front-engine,all-wheel-drive,5-passenger,4-doorhatchback PRICEASTESTED $175,945(baseprice:$148,495) ENGINETYPE twin-turbochargedandintercooledDOHC32-valveV-8,aluminumblockandheads,directfuelinjection Displacement 243cuin,3982cc Power 577hp@6000rpm Torque 627lb-ft@2500rpm TRANSMISSION 9-speedautomatic CHASSIS Suspension(F/R):multilink/rigidaxle Brakes(F/R):15.7-invented,drilleddisc/14.6-invented,drilleddisc Tires:GoodyearEagleF1AsymmetricSUV,295/40R-22112WMO DIMENSIONS Wheelbase:113.8in Length:191.9in Width:78.1in Height:77.4in Passengervolume:107cuft Cargovolume:16cuft Curbweight:5783lb C/DTESTRESULTS Zeroto60mph:3.9sec Zeroto100mph:10.0sec Zeroto130mph:19.7sec Rollingstart,5–60mph:5.1sec Topgear,30–50mph:2.8sec Topgear,50–70mph:3.3sec Standing¼-mile:12.5sec@110mph Braking,70–0mph:161ft Roadholding,300-ft-diaskidpad*:0.75g *stability-control-inhibited C/DFUELECONOMY Observed:12mpg EPAFUELECONOMY 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