Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $153,900. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 9.5 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Good buy: 8 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
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 14% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 8 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 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.1 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the G-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $153,900 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 191.9 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 19 mpg, top 94% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | 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 14% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- G 580 w/EQ Technology AWD, 9.6 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the G-Class worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the G-Class a good buy?
No. 8 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 | $153,900 | 17.8 cents | 68.6 cu ft | 443 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | $76,000 | 12.0 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 483 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 | 6.7 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| Cadillac VISTIQ Luxury AWD | $77,395 | 6.7 cents | 80.2 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Plus AWD | $84,995 | 6.7 cents | 75.4 cu ft | 670 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive60 AWD | $88,500 | 5.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 536 hp |
| Tesla Model X AWD | $114,990 | 5.5 cents | 91.6 cu ft | 670 hp |
| Lucid Gravity Dream Edition AWD | $139,900 | 6.4 cents | 106.2 cu ft | 1,070 hp |
| Land Rover Range Rover P530 SE LWB 7 Seat AWD | $145,400 | 16.8 cents | 92.9 cu ft | 523 hp |
Compared with 1,106 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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