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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

SUV · 2010–2024

Trims and features

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242026

Engines: 5.5L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD

2012 G-Class trims

G550 4-MATIC

base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2024 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416–577 hp4WD11–14 mpg Not rated 0 0 — —
2023 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416–577 hp4WD11–14 mpg Not rated 5 6 Fuel/propulsion system (3) —
2022 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416–577 hp4WD14–16 mpg Not rated 6 4 Fuel system, gasoline (3) —
2021 4.0L 8-cyl turbo4WD14–18 mpg Not rated 7 6 Electrical system (5) —
2020 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416–577 hp4WD14 mpg Not rated 8 2 Engine (1) —
2019 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416 hp4WD14 mpg Not rated 13 6 Visibility/wiper (2) —
2018 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416 hp
5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 563 hp
6.0L 12-cyl turbo, 621 hp		4WD11–13 mpg Not rated 1 0 — —
2017 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416 hp
5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 563 hp
6.0L 12-cyl turbo, 621 hp		4WD11–13 mpg Not rated 4 4 Unknown or other (3) —
2016 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 416 hp
5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 563 hp
6.0L 12-cyl turbo, 621 hp		4WD12–13 mpg Not rated 4 3 Air bags (2) —
2015 5.5L 8-cyl
5.5L 8-cyl turbo		4WD13 mpg Not rated 2 3 Electrical system (2) —
2014 5.5L 8-cyl
5.5L 8-cyl turbo		4WD13 mpg Not rated 3 2 Steering (1) —
2013 5.5L 8-cyl
5.5L 8-cyl turbo		4WD13 mpg Not rated 3 6 Steering (3) —
2012 5.5L 8-cyl4WD13 mpg Not rated 0 0 — —
2011 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged
5.5L 8-cyl		4WD12–13 mpg Not rated 2 4 Fuel/propulsion system (2) —
2010 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged
5.5L 8-cyl		4WD12–13 mpg Not rated 1 0 — —

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 56
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 64
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 76
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardNo 82
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardNo 136
2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 44
2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 43
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 23
2014 Mercedes-Benz G-CLASS SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 32
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 36
2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 24
2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4-DR w/SABNot Rated NoNo 10

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2024AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2024AMG G63 4x4 SquaredAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 11
2024G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2023AMG G 63 4x4 SquaredAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 11
2023AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2023G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2022AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2022G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2021AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2021G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 18
2020AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2020G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2019AMG G63Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2019G550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 14
2018AMG G63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2018AMG G65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 12
2018G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 13
2018G550 4x4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 11
2017AMG G63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2017AMG G65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 12
2017G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 13
2017G550 4x4 (Special Off-Road Model)Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 11
2016AMG G63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2016AMG G65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 12
2016G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 13
2015G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13
2015G63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2014G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13
2014G63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2013G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13
2013G63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 13
2012G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13
2011G55 AMGAuto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L, Sup Charg 12
2011G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13
2010G55 AMGAuto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L, Sup Charg 12
2010G550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 13

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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