Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a five-passenger SUV that is offered in four trim levels: G550, AMG G63, AMG G65 and G550 4x42 (as in "squared"). All versions are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission, live axles at both ends, full-time four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case and three locking differentials, and they can tow up to 7,000 pounds. The G550 is entry-level only in a relative sense. It's extremely well-equipped — beyond its prodigious drivetrain hardware, it has leather-upholstered 10-way power-adjustable and heated seats, heated back seats, power-folding and heated mirrors, adaptive cruise, dual-zone climate control, navigation and premium audio. It's equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 (416 horsepower, 450 pound-feet of torque).
Which G-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is rife with compromises and drawbacks, yet it remains a darling of status-seeking wealthy shoppers. If you absolutely must have one before the introduction of the fully redesigned 2019 model and plan on using it off-road as it was intended, we suggest the entry-level G550 or the top-of-the-line G550 4x42 model. The AMG variants replace the all-terrain capabilities with otherworldly power and exclusivity.
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| Vehicle | G-Class G 550 | G-Class AMG G 63 | G-Class AMG G 65 | G-Class G 550 4x4 Squared |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | Not Available |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | Not Available |
| Upholstery | premium leather | premium leather | premium leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | Austria | Austria | N/A |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Engine power | 416 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 563 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 621 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 416 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Engine torque | 450 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 561 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm | 738 lb-ft @ 2,300 rpm | 450 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 4.0 l | 5.5 l | 6.0 l | 4.0 l |
| Engine configuration | v8 | v8 | v12 | v8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 275/55R19 | 275/50R20 | 295/40R21 | 325/55R22 |
| Wheel size | 19 X 7.5-in | 20 X 9.5-in | 21 X 9.5-in | 22 X 9.5-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 13 / 14 / 13 MPG | 12 / 15 / 13 MPG | 11 / 13 / 12 MPG | 11 / 11 / 11 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 25.4 gal. | 25.4 gal. | 25.4 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 330 / 356 miles | 305 / 381 miles | 279 / 330 miles | 279 / 279 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 44.6 ft. | 44.6 ft. | 44.6 ft. | 46.9 ft. |
| Curb weight | 5,724 lb. | 5,624 lb. | 5,691 lb. | 6,825 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 7.7 in. | 7.7 in. | 17.2 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 80.9 in. | 80.9 in. | 80.9 in. | 86.2 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Height | 76.9 in. | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. | 88.0 in. |
| Length | 187.6 in. | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. | 177.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 38.6 cu. ft. | 38.6 cu. ft. | 38.6 cu. ft. | 38.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | designo Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Silk Beige Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Saddle Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Light Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather Chestnut/Black Leather, premium leather designo Light Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Mystic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Classic Red Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Mocha Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Manufaktur Mocha Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Saddle Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Deep Sea Blue Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Silk Beige Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Classic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Black Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Auburn Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather Grey/Black Leather, premium leather Black Leather, premium leather | designo Classic Red Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Silk Beige Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Saddle Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Auburn Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Deep Sea Blue Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Black Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Light Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Silk Beige Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Manufaktur Mocha Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Saddle Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Light Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Light Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Mystic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Classic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Nappa Leather, premium leather designo Sand Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Black Nappa Leather, premium leather | designo Classic Red Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Silk Beige Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Porcelain Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Saddle Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Deep Sea Blue Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Black Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Light Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Silk Beige Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Porcelain Carbon Fiber Look Leather, premium leather designo Black Carbon Fiber Look Leather, premium leather designo Manufaktur Mocha Brown Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Saddle Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Porcelain Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Light Brown Two-Tone Nappa Leather w/Contrast Stitching, premium leather designo Sand Exclusive Leather, premium leather designo Light Brown Carbon Fiber Look Leather, premium leather | Black Leather, leather/alcantara |
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