Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $139,900. Class median $44,813.
- Commuter: $198 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Price: 54% above cars like it.
- Not enough data: good buy.
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 $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.5 in, top 14% |
| Worth the money | No | 54% above predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | 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 $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | No |
| Length | 194.4 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 22.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | 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 $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $198
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 16 mpg, top 100% of 154
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, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | 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 14% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 550 AWD, 9.5 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 54% above cars like it.
- Price, AMG G 63 4MATIC
- $179,000
- Predicted price
- $116,095
- Gap
- +$62,905 (+54%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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