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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Volvo V60

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2026 Volvo V60 — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS4 – 1Mercedes-Benz G-Class wins 4 of 5 categories
Volvo V60

2026 Volvo V60

Small Station WagonsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Volvo V60 is more fuel-efficient: 26 vs 18 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $1,950 a year less in fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Volvo V60 is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 21).

The two cars

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,479 lb (550 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Volvo V60 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,012 lb.

Buying used? The 2024 G-Class and the 2018 V60 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2017 V60.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Station Wagons
EV, Hybrid
Fuel
Hybrid
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

18 MPG
Best combined MPG
26 MPG
17 city
City / highway MPG (best)
23 city
239 mi
EV range
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$1,200
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,150

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
247 hp
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Seats (most)
5
181.9 in
Length
188.2 in
76 in
Width
72.8 in
77.6 in
Height
59.1 in
5,479 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,012 lb

Safety & reliability

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Driver-assist features standard
13
0
Recalls (2026)
1
0
Recalls, all years since 2005
21
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
2

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Buying used

2024
Best used year
2018
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Year to avoid
2017

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if…

  • You want an EV with more range (239 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (0 vs 21 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Volvo V60 if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (26 vs 18 MPG)
  • You want more room (6 in longer)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Volvo V60

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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