2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Consumer Reviews
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G 550 - $141,050 MSRP
$122,167
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 G-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the G-Class since its last redesign.
all new design
John Mack, 03/22/2019
updated 09/23/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
this is not your 2018 g 550. the improvements exceed expectations, fit and finish is perfection. i have owned 4 g-wagons, this new and improved vehicle is outstanding. if you want something that everyone does not own, this is the suv for you. absolutely love it!
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Rent don’t buy
Travis Bell, 01/01/2023
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
We just finished a vacation in Naples FL, rented a G Wagon for the week with plan to try before you buy. After driving the 2022 G550 for a week I’m good. I have no desire to ever own one or even rent one again. It sounds great, looks cool, acceleration is fun, and the interior is very nice. The day to day livability is very hard to live with. The doors feel like those of a bank vault which is cool for a day then when your kids are unable to properly close them and you are constantly worrying about your kids loosing a finger if they get one caught in the door is an issue. The wind noise over 45 mph is the most impressive I’ve ever heard which is saying a lot considering there must be a ton of noise insulating material in the vehicle because it is dead silent under 35 mph except the awesome exhaust notes. Our G wagon had less then 4000 miles on it and the car play would not work and the software was up to date, MPG is terrible which is to be expected and was not a turn off at all. Very poor rear seat leg room was expected but this amount of leg room is kid appropriate and small adults front and rear only my 10 year old could barely fit behind me and I’m 6’5”. At the end of the week I was happy to turn it in with zero desire to get behind the wheel again which says a lot for me. I have romanticized this SUV for many years and am finally in a position to purchase one if I so desire. For the asking price of these vehicles it needs a lot more. It’s a 1970s German military vehicle which has been turned into a luxury SUV and no matter how many times I read that line I did not truly get or accept it until I lived with it for a week. I was grateful to get home to our 2018 Navigator and 2022 GX 460, both of which are far far better day to day options.
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the true king of suv's
Anthony, 06/20/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
one of a kind
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Gawkers
WindTurbineHeir, 11/22/2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
The best suv I've owned. It can't be beaten. I enjoy my privacy and driving a G550, unfortunately, steals any privacy you may have. I'm constantly being watched exiting, loading groceries, refueling, and the most uncomfortable, drivers aligning their vehicles alongside mine to film the car in action. And, of course, the younger crowd seeking attention that rev up their engines at stoplights or intersections. The aforementioned is never ending.
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2019 G Box
Daily driver G 550, 03/04/2023
updated 03/11/2024
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
PRO: Incredible old-school build quality, like Bentley or Rolls. Hand assembled in Austria. Very solid, capable and strong. Feels safe and secure. Excellent engine and transmission. Great visibility. Smooth ride on 19 or 20" wheels and optional adaptive suspension. CON: compromised interior space utilization, fuel efficiency, large turning radius, wind noise above 70 mph. Many recalls/warranty repairs. VERDICT: Unique.
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Dream car
Satisfied buyer Ga, 06/18/2021
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
It was everything I expected and more, I was at my wits end trying to find this vehicle on my own until I tried edmunds at they found it for me, yay!!!
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Novelty Wore Off Fast
Peter, 01/20/2023
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2022 G550 for all of about 3 months.... The things that were quirky and odd soon became a major annoyance. The side pipes sounded great, but some days I just didn't want to be hammered by exhaust noises. The entry/exit was fun at the start, but overall awkwardness of it became an issue. My Labrador couldn't even get in & out on his own and had to be lifted to access the rear seat. The interior motion sensor has to be turned off (through the dated info system) every-time you exit the vehicle if you leave pets inside. The ridiculously intrusive lane change has to be turned off every time you start the vehicle.... its downright startling if you forget to turn it off! Also, the start/stop has to be turned off every time you enter the vehicle because its so abrupt, you will think you just got rear ended at a stoplight. There is zero storage inside this vehicle (my old 4runner had more room). After I used the tilt function on the sunroof, I developed a wind whistle above 75 mph. Dealer said "operating at manufacture specifications at this time". There were also some odd electrical gremlins that were beginning... a reoccurring headlight low beam out warning, radio would come on w/o warning, software glitches in entertainment system, etc. However, the one that made me the most nervous was an engine hiccup & slight stall when immediately taking off from a start in Drive first thing in the morning on a few occasions. First I thought bad gas, but it occurred a few times over a month. And in a month btw, I went through almost a grand worth of premium gas. I averaged 13mph just like Edmunds did and I am not Ricky Racer! THE GOOD: Off road this thing is crazy capable. I have owned Jeeps with lockers and this ran circle around them.. nobody in this world needs three lockers! This is kind of a dumb-ass vehicle that really is not good at anything but looking cool. Fortunately I bought it well and got what I paid for it.. MSRP. Don't buy into the hype of these things, you are better off with a Jeep Wrangler 4-door V8 or something else. I traded my '22 G550 in on a new '23 Yukon and was handed $86K back... I would say the Mercedes was a bullet narrowly avoided.
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Owner of 2021 G
Louis, 02/24/2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Love the power and handling of my G. This vehicle is more of a niche market SUV. Not for all but don’t hate cause you don’t have one. It’s roomy and enough space for what it is. It’s a brick and I love that I grew up in 80’s when most cars were boxy and had hard lines. Best Luxury SUV I’ve ever owned and I have other brands nothing like the uniqueness of this vehicle.
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dream machine
Mark R., 03/04/2020
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned several Mercedes models since 1985.2019 G Wagen is a marvel of engineering
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If you value value look elsewhere
Moxecedes Benz, 06/02/2023
2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ok, just picked up and passed one month ownership of a personalized G-Manufaktur 2023 G550. I’m switching from a 2019 Porsche Targa GTS - and somewhat newer to the SUV space. With this car, you are going to pay up, full stop. So evaluating it in terms of value is moot. The buyer that gets this car wants what they want and appreciates the story and hype around the vehicle (and it is warranted, coming from its military roots). Yes, the influencer crew, jetset, whatever cliques also buy them, and they do the same with any hype car - that’s what they do, get over that. Entertainment and Technology is the latest, but it’s holding on to the “ruggedness potential” as a reason for not going full luxury. This reminds me of how Porsche is, they still hold on to heritage heuristic elements that might seem backwards, but actually are anchored in the history. I’m sure 2025 G-class will have the MBUX system. You have to acknowledge the G-Class is built in a separate factory from regular MB cars. On road noise. It’s super quiet city driving. We feel like we’re driving around in our living room - compared to a 911, that’s stiff and low, feeling the road, ain’t so great when you’re daily driving to boring things. On the highway, the noise is also nonexistent. That’s right, lots of comments say it’s noisy - that’s incorrect. Going 70-80mph on the highway we can have quiet conversations and even remarked how much louder the 911 and the Tesla Model S and Y we own are on the highway. Sure, the luggage space isn’t as cavernous as other SUVs, but neither is any cool/desirable SUVs, we also owned a 2015 Porsche Macan, which lacked space, but made up in speed and handling. Is this car an all rounder? No, it’s perfect for the person who appreciates the historical narrative of the G-class, wants a loud, powerful, semi-fast (fast if G63), party of 2-4, vehicle that makes you feel like a Latin American dictator. Check!
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Cesar Castelo, 07/01/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
The best.
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My Trusted Safe ride!!!
My fab G Wagon!!! , 09/08/2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
It’s solid!!! Very steady off road and street !!! Luxury and durable
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G-63
Sam R., 08/31/2023
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love everything about this car. This is my 5th G-63. Best SUV ever..
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