Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: G580e | G580e | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2022 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2021 | Trim: G550, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | G550 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $156,450, Trim: AMG G63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG G63 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $156,450 |
| 2019 | Base price: $147,500, Trim: G550, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | G550 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $147,500 |
| 2018 | Base price: $142,800, Trim: G550 4x4, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | G550 4x4 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $142,800 |
| 2017 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2016 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2015 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2014 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2013 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2012 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
| 2011 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg) | Standard | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 20 | 19 |
| 2020 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | — | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 19 | 20 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | — | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | tpms | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb | pedestrianAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | — | — | standard | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-CLASS SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-CLASS SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents a strong reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating exceptional initial quality.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating superior initial quality and reliability.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, signaling robust initial reliability and safety.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an unusual reliability profile.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability record, with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents a strong reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints in its dataset, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints reported in the NHTSA database.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability record based on available data, with zero recalls and complaints.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints according to NHTSA data.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents an unusual reliability profile, with zero reported recalls or complaints in the available data.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published G-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents a strong reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz g-class presents a strong reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints. and the value of a used 2026 mercedes-benz g-class hinges on its current market price relative to its unknown long-term durability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints