2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Price Estimate:Â $2,553 - $4,120





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Go-anywhere capability, luxurious cabin, powerful V8 engines.
Cons
- Heavy steering and accelerator pedal efforts, no side airbags, fussy navigation system.
What’s new
In-house tuner AMG lays its magic hands on the G-Class, this year, empowering the SUV with a 5.4-liter V8 that generates 349 horsepower and a 0-to-60-mph time of 7.2 seconds.
Edmunds says
Mercedes fans who plan on traversing the Himalayas have found their ride.
For sale near Circleville, OH
13 listings
- 92,014 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Auto Gallery Chicago (309 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Addison, IL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/14 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR46E93X134787
Stock: 6722
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-18-2024- $27,900fair price$613 below market
- 155,470 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Supreme Raleigh (353 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
Close
Located in Raleigh, NC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49E03X135225
Stock: 135225
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-18-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 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 $3.99 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$419/mo  for G-Class G500
G-Class G500
vs
$173/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(76%)
4(14%)
3(3%)
2(7%)
1(0%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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G500 Lemon
2.63 out of 5 starsDr.MLG, 10/30/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
Mechanical and electrial defects have
kept the vehicle in the service
department over 30 days in the first 3
months of ownership. The noise that
developed recently, from somewhere in
the dash, which started after
replacing the starter switch, is still
present after 2 1/2 weeks in the
shop. MB decided that it is a design
problem that I have to live with.
Nothing like it
4.75 out of 5 starsDon, 10/10/2006
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
This big SUV has more power than you would realize. Catches others on the road by surprise with its spunk. The other eyeopener for me, having owned three Range Rovers, is the stares it receives. You cannot miss it on the road.
True 4 wheel power
4.75 out of 5 starsbusch, 06/16/2005
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.5L 8cyl 5A)
An outstanding vehicle capable of any chosen offroad drive test. Unique power on the highway. Startup at trafic intersection to 75 mph within 6 seconds. It's extremely safe. I survived a head on colission with another vehicle in a previous model with out mishap.
Unsafe at any speed
2 out of 5 starsUnsafeatanyspeed, 06/17/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
I had a problem with the so called
safety features from day one- the ESP
would engage going around any corner
and the car would swerve into the
oncoming lane. It took 4 trips in 4
months to get someone to actually drive
the car and discover that there indeed
was a defect in the system. By that
time I wanted nothing to do with this
unsafe vehicle.
2003 G-Class Highlights
SUV
G500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $73,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 12 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $419/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 45.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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 TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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