Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $139,900. Class median $41,500.
- Commuter: $173 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Price: 61% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 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 | $173 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.5 in, top 13% |
| Worth the money | No | 61% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 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 | 155 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the G-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $139,900 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | No |
| Length | 191.9 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 20.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the G-Class a good commuter car?
No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $173
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 17 mpg, top 99% of 149
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 | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | 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 13% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 550 AWD, 9.5 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 61% above cars like it.
- Price, AMG G 63 4MATIC
- $179,000
- Predicted price
- $110,957
- Gap
- +$68,043 (+61%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost 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 | $179,000 | 22.9 cents | 68.6 cu ft | 577 hp |
| Rivian R1S Explore Package AWD | $72,500 | 8.3 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 600 hp |
| Tesla Model X Long Range AWD | $120,990 | 5.6 cents | 88.0 cu ft | 670 hp |
Compared with 1,112 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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