2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Name: 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 4710 USD
Rating: 4.6 (55 reviews)

2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD SUV Shown

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD SUV

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class types

SUV
G55 AMG

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Go-anywhere capability, powerful V8 engine, surprisingly quiet on the highway.

Cons

Heavy steering and accelerator pedal efforts, no side airbags, poor ergonomics, uncomfortable rear seat, not much cargo room.

What’s new

A trio of premium features becomes standard: multicontour front seats, a Harman-Kardon audio system and rear parking sensors.

Edmunds says

Although extremely capable in the wild, its primitive nature on the street makes it more of a high-priced novelty than a true luxury SUV.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$467/mo

$201/mo

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4.6

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Ciro, 10/14/2004

2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

I read other reviews and laughed. They expect a square vehicle to be quiet and get good mpg, not. I bought this vehicle because of it's actual ruggedness and the fact that it's a military vehicle in Germany. In other words, a German Hummer. I got exactly what I expected an more. A very tough vehicle with some luxury appointments. Interior noise is minimal for a …

Cruises over and Ranges past the rest

GPedd7, 10/30/2003

2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 5A)

I am sure I am one of the very few G Class owners who have really been off road in their vehicle, but I must say the G has very aceptional handling. On road and off. Being 6 feet tall, i fit right inside the somewhat cozy cabin. The seats are great and the driving stance/experience is amazing. Its like driving a tank and thats what i am use to. My last two cars were a …

Wife absolutely loves it

Brian, 08/03/2018

2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

Was not sure if buying a $45k used car was going to work out but my wife got the seat where she wanted it and now she loves it. She can see well above the average suv and likes the narrowness for parking and maneuvering. We have off roaded our g (even though it is kept in immaculate condition) and it was very capable. We were not sure about long drive comfort but we routinely drive an …

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MadAtMercedes, 08/25/2004

2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

It seems like a cool and flashy truck. Well it is, but nothing. We have had this truck for over a year and it has been in for service nearly 20 times. They are finally giving us another. Problems with rattling, electrical, brakes, and other randow things make this one of the worst vehicles you can buy. Having owned a Range Rover HSE before, I wish I still had it. I also …

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2004 G-Class Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

G500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$76,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$467/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	45.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the G-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cruises over and Ranges past the rest

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