Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $130,900. Class median $37,060.
- Commuter: $198 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Price: 32% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 11 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $198 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.5 in, top 10% |
| Worth the money | No | 32% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 11 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the G-Class a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the G-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $130,900 | Median $37,060 | 134 | No |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | No |
| Length | 191.9 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 22.9 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the G-Class a good commuter car?
No. $198 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $198
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 17 mpg, top 97% of 130
Is the G-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 9.5 in clearance, 77.2 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the G-Class a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.5 in clearance. Top 10% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 550 AWD, 9.5 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 32% above cars like it.
- Price, AMG G 63 4MATIC
- $156,450
- Predicted price
- $118,422
- Gap
- +$38,028 (+32%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
No. 11 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Class G 550 AWD | $130,900 | 22.9 cents | 68.6 cu ft | 416 hp |
| Dodge Durango SRT AWD | $62,995 | 21.3 cents | 85.1 cu ft | 475 hp |
| GMC Yukon Denali RWD | $67,700 | 18.8 cents | 94.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring AWD | $68,800 | 12.1 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 494 hp |
| GMC Yukon XL Denali RWD | $70,500 | 18.8 cents | 121.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| Cadillac Escalade 2WD | $75,195 | 18.8 cents | 94.2 cu ft | 420 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive50i AWD | $76,150 | 17.8 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 456 hp |
| Lincoln Navigator Standard 4x2 | $76,185 | 16.8 cents | 103.4 cu ft | 450 hp |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV 2WD | $78,195 | 18.8 cents | 120.9 cu ft | 420 hp |
Compared with 1,008 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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