Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The 2026 G-Class in brief

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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (17 city / 19 highway), 10% worse than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $1,200 a year in fuel.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 239 miles and takes about 14 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

Its most efficient year was 2026 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 12 to 18 MPG.

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.

How the 2005 G-Class compares

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.0L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (11 city / 13 highway), 28% worse than the 2005 SUV - average of 16.7 MPG, for an estimated $6,850 a year in fuel.

About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen, is a four-wheel drive luxury SUV sold by Mercedes-Benz. Originally developed as a military off-roader, later more luxurious models were added to the line. In certain markets, it was sold under the Puch name as Puch G until 2000.

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