BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5,725
- XM: 295 hp more, 0.8 in more rear legroom.
- G-Class: $5,725 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | XM | G-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $160,775 | $155,050 | G-Class |
| Horsepower | 738 hp | 443 hp | XM |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | XM |
| MPG combined | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | G-Class |
| EV range | 30 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 64.3 cu ft | 68.6 cu ft | G-Class |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 38.1 cu ft | G-Class |
| Rear legroom | 40.3 in | 39.5 in | XM |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | XM |
| Length | 201.2 in | 181.9 in to 190.0 in | N/A |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 6,091 lb | 5,534 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 7,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.5 in | G-Class |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 s tested | 5.3 s tested | XM |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| XM Label AWD $159,600 | G-Class G 580e SUV $163,200 | $3,600 |
| G-Class G 550 AWD $153,900 | XM Label AWD $159,600 | $5,700 |
Cost to run
G-Class costs $5,560 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | XM | G-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $160,775 | $155,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,106 | $2,133 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,635 | $12,800 |
| Total, 6 years | $173,410 | $167,850 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XM wins.
G-Class wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | G-Class | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | XM | 40% |
| Space | G-Class | 6% |
| 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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