2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Price Estimate: $30,056 - $39,380





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong V8 engines
- go-anywhere capability
- unmatched presence
- luxuriously appointed cabin.
Cons
- Unwieldy handling
- limited front legroom
- ineffective cupholders and interior storage
- abysmal fuel economy.
What’s new
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class returns unchanged for 2014.
Edmunds says
Even though we use words like "impractical" and "wasteful" to describe the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, this old-fashioned luxury SUV remains oddly aspirational to a small segment of shoppers.
For sale near San Antonio, TX
45 listings
- 100,444 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 14 Hwy MPG
- SS Motor Cars (181 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Houston, TX
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: WDCYC7DF9EX219226
Stock: RS6078
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-21-2025- $45,990good price
- 74,199 miles
- 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 15 Hwy MPG
- Texas Auto Corporation (183 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Houston, TX
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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/15 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYC3HF6EX215802
Stock: 215802
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-26-2025
Vehicle overview
Some things just can't be explained easily. Things like crop circles, déjà vu or Nicolas Cage's acting career, for example. In the automotive realm, there's the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a boxy monstrosity of an SUV that was developed in the late 1970s for military use. Its utilitarian roots aren't the questionable part, no. It's more how the G-Wagen has gained such a following even though most people typically expect much more from a luxury SUV purchase.
With styling that seems to have been drawn up on graph paper, fuel mileage that will have owners thinking there's a significant fuel leak and the cornering prowess of a top-heavy shopping cart, the Mercedes G-Class is hardly a rational choice among any number of modern sport-utility vehicles. Even when you consider its strong acceleration, incredible off-road capabilities and fine interior materials, it's hard to overlook the G's many drawbacks.
Further driving home the absurdity of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the selection of not normally sensible rival vehicles that seem eminently practical in comparison. The posh Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport deliver superior on-road performance while also providing seemingly unstoppable off-road prowess. The well-rounded Lexus LX 570 is similarly capable and luxurious, plus it offers seating for up to eight (versus just five in the G-Class).
Yet the Mercedes G-Class remains an object of desire. Perhaps it's the conspicuous consumption mindset of "because I can." Maybe it's the appeal of owning a vehicle that's commonly associated with celebrities and offensively wealthy oil barons. We'll just happily file the G-Class away as one of those unexplained phenomena.
Performance & mpg
Powering the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a 5.5-liter V8 engine that produces 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. The only available transmission is a seven-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels through a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case. Also included are a limited-slip rear differential and locking front, center and rear differentials for off-road use.
In Edmunds testing, the 5,500-pound G550 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a surprisingly quick 6.3 seconds. Understandably, fuel economy suffers, returning an abysmal EPA-estimated 13 mpg combined (12 mpg city/15 mpg highway), though single-digit mpg numbers are not uncommon for some drivers.
The G63 AMG receives a pair of turbochargers that boost the V8 engine's output to 536 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes estimates a 0-60-mph sprint to take only 5.3 seconds. Despite the added power and performance, the G63 still achieves an EPA-estimated 13 mpg combined (12 mpg city/14 mpg highway). Then again, it couldn't get much worse, right? Towing capacity for either model tops out at 7,000 pounds.
Safety
Standard safety features for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Also included are front and rear parking sensors, hill-hold assist, a blind-spot monitoring system, a rearview camera and Mercedes' mbrace2 emergency telematics, which includes services such as automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location and remote vehicle access.
In Edmunds brake testing, the G550 posted a 127-foot stop from 60 mph, an exceptional performance for such a heavy vehicle.
Driving
With a portly curb weight and all the aerodynamic efficiency of a brick, the G550 defies logic by accelerating with shocking ease. Upgrading to the even more powerful G63 gets you sports car-like acceleration that is positively stupefying.
The G-Class provides a smooth and comfortable ride as traditional SUVs go, though on the highway, its upright stance and all-terrain tires conspire to generate a fair amount of wind and tire noise. Driven around turns, the tall and narrow G doesn't inspire confidence, and it enjoys the dubious distinction of being the slowest vehicle on record in the Edmunds slalom test, thanks in part to a highly intrusive stability control system. Moreover, the steering is slow and doesn't return to center quickly, since this vehicle is set up for off-roading.
The slow steering is a benefit in the dirt, though, as the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class can be guided through just about anything nature throws at it and the steering wheel rarely registers the impacts. With its full-time 4WD system with front, center and rear locking differentials, the G goes about its trail bashing (if one is so inclined in a $100,000 vehicle) with a more back-to-basics approach than what you'll get from a high-tech Land Rover or Lexus.
Interior
Despite a major interior makeover last year, the Mercedes G-Class' utilitarian origins are still evident and unmistakable. Compared to other luxury-branded vehicles, the G's cabin looks boxy and much less refined, yet that seems to suit owners just fine. The lack of legroom in any seat, however, may not. There is at least an abundance of headroom. The quality of materials -- from supple leathers to rich wood accents -- is up to luxury car standards, though.
The COMAND electronics interface combines a large display screen, a control knob and dash-mounted buttons. Like all complex infotainment systems, it requires a little getting used to, but its menu structure and overall ease of use are excellent.
The G-Class comes up surprisingly short in terms of storage and cargo. Cupholders are limited to awkward and flimsy plastic bits that plug into the dash and center armrest. We suggest using sealed containers only and stowing them in the door pockets. Behind the rear seats there are a decent 45 cubic feet of cargo space. Folding the seats flat increases capacity to 79.5 cubes, but the large humps on each side of the cargo floor (which resemble rear benches for seating troops) make it difficult to stow wider items like golf clubs.
2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class models
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a large, five-passenger SUV. It's available in two trims: G550 and G63 AMG.
Standard features for the G550 include 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, foglights, LED running lights, power-folding heated mirrors, a sunroof, automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitoring system and keyless ignition and entry.
Inside, you get full power accessories, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 10-way power front seats, driver memory functions, heated front and rear outboard seats, ventilated front seats and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Also standard are the COMAND electronics interface with a 7-inch display, a navigation system, voice commands, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system with six-CD changer, USB/auxiliary audio jacks, HD radio, satellite radio and 10GB of music storage.
The big difference with the G63 is its significantly more powerful turbocharged engine, but it also comes standard with 20-inch wheels and an automatic engine stop-start function. As well-appointed as the G-Class models are, options are few and include different wheel styles, a heated steering wheel and a choice of interior trim and colors. The G63 is also eligible for premium leather with diamond-quilted stitching.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$333/mo for G-Class G550
G-Class G550
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$159/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#26 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs
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$965/yr
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Severity
23.6%
vs. 9.4%
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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2005 - G500 Grand Edition
5 out of 5 starsDan A., 07/16/2015
2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Grand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
Sold it for $20k USD.
This car is bulletproof. Rides like a luxury sedan. Handles like a beast in the snow and bad weather.
Mine is at 190+k miles and going strong and looks great! Wish it had navigation, blue tooth and a usb port. Things starting to go wrong and it's $500- $1,000 each time. All 4 door lock malfunction - one goes the others go at $300 each, Windshield wiper motor, worn … out belts...pitted window is common here in the mountains, etc. Oh, did I tell you that if your headlamp goes out you just don't replace at $10, you have to take apart the front end and that can be $400+. But here's the bottom line...I walk out, jump in and it starts and goes and goes and goes.
A Beautiful Tank on the outside, Harsh on the inside
3.75 out of 5 starsdanielk1974, 04/07/2011
2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
My wife got this car as her ultimate SUV dream vehicle.
She had wanted one for 15 years.
We got a good deal and she traded in her Lexus LX 570.
We went from a peaceful cocoon of luxury to a rough and randy tank.
She absolutely loves it.
There is truly nothing else like it on the road.
However, it is not very comfortable to drive.
Steering is heavy.
Acceleration is slow.
The engine is … loud.
The seats are not comfortable.
And yet everytime she looks at it, she loves it a little more.
I don't like driving it at all, but that's why she tells me its her car, not mine.
Update to previous review
3.13 out of 5 starsJulesH, 09/02/2008
2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
I've had this vehicle now for 5 months. It has been in the shop several times. It is not reliable and I cannot recommend it. The steering wheel shock absorber was replaced and front end was aligned, the entire headlight bulb assembly had to be reworked to fix an electrical short (this took 3 trips to the dealer) and the passenger side door had to be realigned since it would not close … properly. This was all within the 1st. week of ownership. Then the rear door lock went and now the rear window washer does not work. Car is a time bomb. The dealer is now offering to buy it back after my complaints. It was supposed to be CPO'd, but problems since day 1 have been occurring.
2005 Grand Edition G55
5 out of 5 starsSuhail, 02/14/2016
2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Grand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
This is supposed to be a SUV, with excellent off road capabilities, by far probably the best, for vehicle on sale for civilian use. Any one expecting a ride quality and or comfort of a sedan, will be disappointed. I have about 125,000 miles on my vehicle, and can report an average of 13:5 MPG, compared to my previous Chevy Suburban which averaged about 14 MPG, over the same number of … miles, one reason, the suburban used 87 octane gas and the G uses 91 octane so a more expensive vehicle to drive. Parts and or repairs are comparable, or have been to me. Probably depends on one's driving habits. It's the same design since 1979. People who like it love it, for other it grows on one. One thing in a situation where it's to be valet parked, they park it up front and center.
People actually come and want to discuss the vehicle in parking lots, so because of its rarity, it certainly turns heads. It came with Yokohama AVS 18" tires, apparently it's not been made any more, it was a very comfortable quite tire, I would like opinions on replacement.
The G55 looks as good as new, I ave changed the rear lights to LED, and the fronts to BiXenon, I have also upgraded to a sattelite based GPS audio unit., the result, the controls on the steering wheel does not work.
The heated steering wheel, and heated seats for the passenger in the front and two in the back will bless you on chilly days. The vault like doors give a level of safety, unlike any other. It is known to jar the electric window regulators and make them malfunction I have read elsewhere, I have been spared so far , though the rear right has started to show some sluggishness supposed to be a $400+ fix.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the G-Class since its last redesign.
2014 G-Class Highlights
SUV
G550
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $114,200 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $333/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 40.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the G-Class include:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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