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Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gallons | ||
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Front Head Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 52.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 177.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 7000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 38.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 44.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 112.2 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7058 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1477 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 82.3 inches |
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
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City | 11 mpg | ||
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Highway | 11 mpg | ||
Combined | 11 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 416 @ 5250 RPM | ||
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Torque | 450 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 7.3 seconds |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles |
If you want a luxury SUV with jaw-dropping off-road chops and an image of bravado that few vehicles outside a tank can match, then raise a salute and stand at attention for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (aka the G-Wagen). The 2018 G550 is a brute, but it also boasts amenities expected in a 6-figure Mercedes-Benz. AMG models (reviewed separately) notch up the insanity with high-performance engines.
Reality check: Do you really need an SUV with triple-locking differentials, 13-mpg combined fuel economy and the ride quality of, well, a vehicle designed for the military? We get the appeal of driving such an exclusive, luxurious beast. But a Range Rover, Porsche Cayenne or any number of upscale SUVs will deliver far more comfort for far less money.
Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4X4 Squared Sport Utility 4D | New 2025 BMW X7 | New 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ | New 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL | ||
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Price | $159,000 | $153,575 | $149,995 | $152,995 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | N/A | N/A | |
Fuel Economy | City 11/Hwy 11/Comb 11 MPG | City 16/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | N/A | N/A | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | Electric | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $161,803 | N/A | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | N/A | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
Horsepower | 416 @ 5250 RPM | 631 @ 5600 RPM | 750 HP | 750 HP | |
Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, MHEV, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |