2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- Mercedes-AMG G-Class G 63 AMG AWD, 577 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 19% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 9% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG G-Class G 63 AMG AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 577 hp | 627 lb-ft | 5,842 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| G 550 AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 416 hp | N/A | 5,551 lb | 150 | 13.3 | 5.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $130,900 |
| AMG G 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | 577 hp | N/A | 5,697 lb | 203 | 9.9 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $156,450 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 416 hp | G 550 AWD | $130,900 | Base | $2,743 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 577 hp | AMG G 63 4MATIC | $156,450 | +$25,550 | $2,743 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 3 | G 550 AWD | $130,900 | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the G 550 AWD: 416 hp, 14 mpg, $130,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS Q8 | AWD | 591 hp | 15 mpg | $113,000 | 3.7 s |
| BMW X5 M | Competition AWD | 617 hp | 15 mpg | $114,100 | 3.7 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | V8 Supercharged SVR | 575 hp | 16 mpg | $114,500 | 6.3 s |
| BMW X6 M | Competition AWD | 617 hp | 15 mpg | $117,600 | 3.7 s |
| Porsche Cayenne | Turbo AWD | 541 hp | 17 mpg | $126,500 | 3.9 s |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | Turbo Coupe AWD | 541 hp | 17 mpg | $130,100 | 4.0 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
G-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Audi RS Q8: 0.8 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2020 Audi RS Q8 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG G-Class G 63 AMG AWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 3.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 577 hp | 591 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,842 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 198 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A | $113,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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