2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- Mercedes-AMG G-Class AMG G 63 AWD, 577 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 15% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 AMG G 63 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 | 450 lb-ft | 5,555 lb | 150 | 13.4 | 5.6 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $143,000 |
| AMG G 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | 577 hp | N/A | 5,699 lb | 202 | 9.9 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $183,000 |
| AMG G 63 4x4 Squared SUV | 4.0L | 585 hp | N/A | 5,699 lb | 205 | 9.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $357,000 |
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
3 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 | $143,000 | Base | $2,743 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 577 hp | AMG G 63 4MATIC | $183,000 | +$40,000 | $2,743 | $0 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 585 hp | AMG G 63 4x4 Squared SUV | $357,000 | +$174,000 | $3,491 | +$748 |
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 | 4 | G 550 AWD | $143,000 | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the G 550 AWD: 416 hp, 14 mpg, $143,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 M | Sports Activity Vehicle | 617 hp | 15 mpg | $122,300 | 3.4 s |
| Audi RS Q8 | AWD | 591 hp | 15 mpg | $125,800 | 3.7 s |
| BMW X6 M | Sports Activity Coupe | 617 hp | 15 mpg | $127,200 | N/A |
| Land Rover Range Rover | P550 Autobiography AWD | 542 hp | 21 mpg | $140,950 | 4.8 s |
| BMW X7 | ALPINA XB7 AWD | 631 hp | 17 mpg | $149,400 | 4.0 s |
G-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 BMW X6 M: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 BMW X6 M.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2024 BMW X6 M |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG G-Class AMG G 63 AWD | Competition AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 3.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 577 hp | 617 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,842 lb | 5,375 lb |
| hp per ton | 198 | 230 |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | 8.7 |
| MSRP | N/A | $127,200 |
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
- Sources disagree