2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- Mercedes-AMG G-Class AMG G 63 AWD, 577 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 17% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 16% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 hybrid | 577 hp | 627 lb-ft | 5,842 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| G 580 w/EQ Technology AWD | Electric | N/A | 859 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | N/A | AWD | $161,500 |
| G 550 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 443 hp | 413 lb-ft | 5,534 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $148,250 |
| G 580e SUV | Electric | 579 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $161,500 |
| AMG G 63 4MATIC | 4.0L hybrid | 577 hp | N/A | 5,688 lb | 203 | 9.9 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $186,100 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 1 | 443 hp | G 550 AWD | $148,250 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 579 hp | G 580e SUV | $161,500 | +$13,250 | $1,102 | -$1,032 |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | G 580 w/EQ Technology AWD | $161,500 | $0 | $1,102 | -$1,032 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl hybrid | 2 | 577 hp | AMG G 63 4MATIC | $186,100 | +$24,600 | $2,560 | +$427 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
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 | $148,250 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the G 550 AWD: 443 hp, 18 mpg, $148,250. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LX | Hybrid 700h Ultra Luxury AWD | 457 hp | 20 mpg | $140,500 | 5.4 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover | P550e Autobiography AWD | 542 hp | 21 mpg | $151,600 | 4.8 s |
| Porsche Cayenne | Turbo E-Hybrid AWD | 729 hp | 22 mpg | $157,000 | 3.5 s |
G-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Audi RS Q8: 0.8 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2025 Audi RS Q8 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Mercedes-AMG G-Class AMG G 63 AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 3.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 577 hp | 631 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,842 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 198 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A | $136,200 |
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