Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $148,250. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Price: 58% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 6 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 | $154 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.6 in, top 12% |
| Worth the money | No | 58% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the G-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $148,250 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | 191.9 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | 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 $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $154
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 19 mpg, top 95% of 151
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, 77.7 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the G-Class a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.6 in clearance. Top 12% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 580 w/EQ Technology AWD, 9.6 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 58% above cars like it.
- Price, AMG G 63 4MATIC
- $186,100
- Predicted price
- $117,951
- Gap
- +$68,149 (+58%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Class G 550 AWD | $148,250 | 17.8 cents | 68.6 cu ft | 443 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $51,490 | 5.5 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 455 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | $73,800 | 12.2 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 483 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $75,805 | 7.3 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive50 AWD | $87,250 | 6.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 516 hp |
| Lucid Gravity Grand Touring AWD | $94,900 | 5.3 cents | 111.9 cu ft | 828 hp |
| Tesla Model X Plaid AWD | $99,990 | 6.1 cents | 92.3 cu ft | 1,020 hp |
Compared with 1,187 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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