BMW X6 M vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$17,500
- X6 M: $17,500 cheaper, 174 hp more.
- G-Class: 3 mpg better, 9.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | X6 M | G-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $137,550 | $155,050 | X6 M |
| Horsepower | 617 hp | 443 hp | X6 M |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | X6 M |
| MPG combined | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | G-Class |
| Cargo, max | 59.6 cu ft | 68.6 cu ft | G-Class |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.4 cu ft | 38.1 cu ft | G-Class |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 39.5 in | G-Class |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | X6 M |
| Length | 195.0 in | 181.9 in to 190.0 in | N/A |
| Width | 78.7 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,454 lb | 5,534 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 7,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 9.5 in | G-Class |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7 s tested | 5.3 s tested | X6 M |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X6 M Competition AWD $136,100 | G-Class G 550 AWD $153,900 | $17,800 |
| G-Class G 550 AWD $153,900 | X6 M Competition AWD $136,100 | $17,800 |
Cost to run
X6 M costs $14,940 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X6 M | G-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $137,550 | $155,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,560 | $2,133 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $15,360 | $12,800 |
| Total, 6 years | $152,910 | $167,850 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: X6 M wins.
G-Class wins if Power weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | X6 M | 11% |
| MPG | G-Class | 17% |
| Power | X6 M | 28% |
| Space | G-Class | 13% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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