Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $131,750. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Price: 37% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats 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 | $154 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.5 in, top 11% |
| Worth the money | No | 37% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 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 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the G-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $131,750 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | No |
| Length | 191.9 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the G-Class a good commuter car?
No. $154 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $154
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 19 mpg, top 92% of 137
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, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | 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 11% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 550 AWD, 9.5 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 37% above cars like it.
- Price, AMG G 63 4MATIC
- $156,450
- Predicted price
- $114,489
- Gap
- +$41,961 (+37%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Class AMG G 63 4MATIC | $156,450 | 22.9 cents | 68.6 cu ft | 577 hp |
| Tesla Model X Performance AWD | $99,990 | 5.9 cents | 88.0 cu ft | 778 hp |
Compared with 1,036 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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