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2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.5s

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G-Class: 4.5 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Mercedes-AMG G-Class G 63 AMG AWD4.0L 8-cyl577 hp627 lb-ft5,842 lb19810.14.5 sTested9-speed automaticAWDN/A
G 550 AWD4.0L 8-cyl416 hp450 lb-ft5,554 lb15013.45.6 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$131,750
AMG G 63 4MATIC4.0L577 hpN/A5,698 lb2039.9N/A9-speed automaticAWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
4.0L 8-cyl1416 hpG 550 AWD$131,750Base$2,133Base
4.0L 8-cyl2577 hpAMG G 63 4MATIC$156,450+$24,700$2,743+$610

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic3G 550 AWD$131,7504.5 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the G 550 AWD: 416 hp, 18 mpg, $131,750. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

G-Class by year

4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
02004006008002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Audi RS Q8: 0.8 s quicker to 60.

2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class4.5 s2021 Audi RS Q83.7 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 2021 Audi RS Q8
Measure2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class2021 Audi RS Q8
TrimMercedes-AMG G-Class G 63 AMG AWDAWD
0-604.5 s3.7 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower577 hp591 hp
Curb weight5,842 lbN/A
hp per ton198N/A
lb per hp10.1N/A
MSRPN/A$114,500

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked