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2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing

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Pros

  • Iconic design is instantly recognizable
  • Outstanding forward visibility
  • Unusually quiet when driving on-road
  • Lots of cosmetic customization potential

Cons

  • Compromised off-road ability
  • Poor interior packaging leaves little useful space
  • Difficult to get into and out of
  • Awful steering, handling, drivability and fuel economy
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Features & Specs

AMG G 63 4dr SUV 4WD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A)G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7A)AMG G 65 4dr SUV 4WD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A)
Starting MSRP$141,400$122,400$220,400
MPG131312
Seating555
Transmission7-speed shiftable automatic7-speed shiftable automatic7-speed shiftable automatic
Fuelgasgasgas
Horsepower563 hp @ 5500 rpm416 hp @ 5250 rpm621 hp @ 5000 rpm
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Safety

Our experts’ favorite G-Class safety features:

Mbrace2 Emergency Telematics
Includes automatic collision notification, an emergency response button, stolen vehicle location, and remote locking and unlocking.
Blind-Spot Assist
Provides a visual cue if a car is traveling in an adjacent lane and sounds an auditory alarm if you switch on the turn signal.
Parking Assist
Provides visual and auditory indications of parking distance to cars or objects located in front and rear.

Top Consumer Reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Consumer Rating

2017 G550 Nightmare
I have slaved through school for the past 14 years to finally purchase the car of my dreams. I spent countless hours test driving and convincing my wife to buy this car. It was a special order designed by the dealer. It just so happened to be the exact color and some options I preferred. I made a down payment. En route to the US from germany, the cargo ship had a fire. This caused a +1 month hold up on my car at the port of Baltimore. Thinking to myself????? "Should I buy a car like this?" The car was released and finally arrives!!! Yes! I go to the dealer for pickup and drive it for 15 minutes and enjoyed finally being able to see the most beautiful hand crafted piece of artwork ever made. I cruised at low speeds, talked to my salesman, played the radio. Of course, no one is paging attention to fine details at this point. The car went straight from the dealer to my friend who has placed Xpel ultimate on other vehicles of mine. He did an amazing job. 1 week worth of hard work and dedication, The day finally arrives to return the loaner and pick up my car. From the start I heard an intermittent "booting" noise, almost like a baby owl. It would mainly occur between shifts or let up off of the gas. Higher temperatures outside produced a more defined and constant noise. The biggest issue besides the "most" annoying noise was a very hard rumbly and shaking shift when I would brake from 4th to 3rd gear. This was always constant. I finally got the car to my local detailed (whom has been more than professional and kind) to have the service manager drive my car. He noted all of the complaints and the car went in for service. Adaptations (computer updates) were performed which actually made the shifting and hard shakes worse. This is week 3 and there has been no fix. I was told today that, corporate engineers, told my local service team to tear apart the transmission and check everything. They respectfully disagreed and deferred this treatment. They know it's a transmission issue and a case was opened. Meanwhile, they have captured the noise and recorded what I described as "hooting" earlier. They hear it and also agree that this is "NOT" normal. They have no idea what is causing it. With this, I was told today that the service team have been in contact with corporate and they have planned to order a new transmission...... from Germany. 2 more weeks, plus delivery, plus installation. I have involved and contacted MB customer service. These messages have been relayed up the hierachal chain. They were great about getting back to me in a very efficient time. I was told today that they assure their engineers are trying to fix this problem quickly. I have assured and assured that no one in their right mind would pay 129k for a car and want the transmission replaced and to have a noise that can't be fixed. Without anymore complaining and painful details, I am still dealing with this and to let others know, I am not the only one with these issues. A new "befriended" friend of mine and I have been in contact, and he has the same noises. He has also had his brand new 2017 G550 rear end replaced because they thought the noise was coming from there. It's been a disaster and no one who pays this sort of money on a high end luxury vehicle deserves this. The car should be taken back without any question.
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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has maintained largely the same shape for decades, and it's become an iconic profile. There's no mistaking a G-Class on the road, and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is no exception.

The designers who first worked on the G-Class, which was initially built as a variant of a European military service nearly a half-century ago, had no inkling of the cultlike following this midsize luxury SUV would develop decades later among civilians in certain affluent corners of the U.S. — where it’s also referred to as the Geländewagen by those in the know.

The result is a unique vehicle: a high-riding off-roader loaded with luxury and gifted with massive power. In the end, the G-Class doesn't excel at either on- or off-road performance. Of course, its appeal doesn't lie in its capabilities but its impressive extremes — a fact Mercedes-Benz understands very well.

The new-for-2017 G550 4x42 is a perfect example of the G-Class' appeal. It's been raised even higher thanks to a reworked suspension, and given skid plates, larger tires, a roaring, quad-tip side-exit exhaust and a twin-turbo V8. It's the G-Class, only bigger.

Two AMG versions of the G-Class are also available. The AMG G 63 and AMG G 65 are definitely road-going vehicles, with sticky tires with low sidewalls. The former's 563-hp twin-turbocharged V8 and the latter's 621-hp twin-turbo V12 might be thought of as the poster children for automotive overkill. But overkill is what the G-Class is meant to do. EPA fuel economy estimates are about what you'd expect, with the entry-level G550 rated at 13 mpg combined (13 city/14 highway) and the fire-breathing AMG G 65 returning 12 mpg combined (11 city/13 highway).

The G-Class passenger cabin is nicely turned out in top-quality leather upholstery and wood trim. It's also a surprisingly quiet place, save for those times you decide to turn all those AMG-produced horses loose to gallop freely. It also features a user-friendly technology interface and well-sized functional knobs for the climate control system.

This is an old vehicle underneath, having mostly carried over for 40 years, which shows through in handling and interior space. The G-Class design is known for being difficult to get into and out of, for starters. Once inside, both front and rear seat passengers of anything more than average height are bound to feel crowded. There's not even as much cargo room as you might expect in an SUV that makes such a great pretense out of its practicality. The entry-level G550 will tow a 7,000-pound trailer, which is at least some concession to utility.

Ultimately, the G-Class is a love-it-or-hate-it proposition, but either way it's undeniably eye-catching, and Edmunds can help you find the right 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for you.

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Overview

Mercedes-Benz G-Class models are available with a 5.5 L-liter gas engine or a 4.0 L-liter gas engine or a 6.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 621 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed shiftable automatic.

What do people think of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 G-Class 1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 G-Class.

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Our Review Process

This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas Mileage

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 4dr SUV 4WD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A), 7-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
13 compined MPG,
12 city MPG/14 highway MPG

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7A), 7-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
13 compined MPG,
13 city MPG/14 highway MPG

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 65 4dr SUV 4WD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A), 7-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
12 compined MPG,
11 city MPG/13 highway MPG

EPA Est. MPG13
Transmission7-speed shiftable automatic
Drive Trainfour wheel drive
Displacement5.5 L
Passenger VolumeN/A
Wheelbase112.2 in.
Length187.5 in.
WidthN/A
Height76.3 in.
Curb Weight5833 lbs.

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