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2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

SUV · 2010–2024

2019–2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2019–2024 pictured. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trims and features

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2026 G-Class trims

G550
Apple CarPlayStandard
Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
Android AutoStandard
Wireless phone chargingStandard
Heated front seatsStandard
Ventilated front seatsOptional
Heated rear seatsStandard
Heated steering wheelStandard
Leather seatsStandard
Remote startStandard
Sunroof or moonroofStandard
360-degree cameraStandard
Blind-spot warningStandard
Lane centeringStandard

Features from Mercedes-Benz's 2026 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. "—": 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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