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2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Quality Review

May 27, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

[coddles] passengers in luxury...surprisingly quiet at speed
Car and Driver

step-in height is rather lofty -- requiring standard running boards
Edmunds

adequately smooth ride, [but] erratic interior ergonomics
ForbesAutos

interior noise levels and ride comfort lag behind
Kelley Blue Book

Editors at TheCarConnection.com know that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is comfortable and luxurious—that much is sure. Unfortunately, it's a pretty noisy ride.

If the outside of the G-Class is an industrial shipping container, the inside is practically a luxury suite. Edmunds labels it a "five-passenger luxury SUV," and ForbesAutos reports that in this Mercedes-Benz, 2009's "passenger cabin is comfortable, with heated power front seats and supple leather upholstery," though they point out "the G-Class offers just two rows of seats." Getting into the vehicle isn't easy, though; Edmunds says "step-in height is rather lofty—requiring standard running boards—and it combines with smallish doors to make climbing aboard the G-Class a tight squeeze."

Kelley Blue Book says the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has "generous storage space" and notes that the "rear seats are split in a 60/40 configuration and can be folded and flipped to provide more cargo room." Edmunds, however, calls out the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for rear cargo capacity that "falls short of full-size sport utilities at 80 cubic feet" and a "swinging cargo door [that] is heavy because of its full-size spare tire and its stainless steel cover."

Reviewers have mixed feelings about the fit and finish of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Edmunds criticizes the Mercedes Benz 2009 G-Class for doors that "close with an unsubstantial 'click' rather than the typical, reassuring Mercedes 'thud.'" Edmunds also notes "premium leather and wood cover most surfaces, and buttons and switches are typical of those found in other Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs, but the upright dashboard and seating position are more Jeep Wrangler than $80,000-plus luxury SUV."

Edmunds states that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is "surprisingly quiet...despite having the aerodynamic attributes of a shipping crate." Kelley Blue Book, however, suggests that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is less than quiet, saying "interior noise levels...lag behind those of the Land Rover Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade." Car and Driver observes the 2009 G-Class is "surprisingly quiet at speed."

Conclusion

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is as luxurious and comfortable as one expects from a vehicle of this price—once you manage to climb in.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:[coddles] passengers in luxury...surprisingly quiet at speedCar and Driverstep-in height is rather lofty -- requiring standard running boardsEdmundsadequately smooth ride, [but] erratic interior ergonomicsForbesAutosinterior noise levels and ride comfort lag behindKelley Blue Book Editors at TheCarConnection.com know that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is comfortable and luxurious—that much is sure. Unfortunately, it's a pretty noisy ride. If the outside of the G-Class is an industrial shipping container, the inside is practically a luxury suite. Edmunds labels it a "five-passenger luxury SUV," and ForbesAutos reports that in this Mercedes-Benz, 2009's "passenger cabin is comfortable, with heated power front seats and supple leather upholstery," though they point out "the G-Class offers just two rows of seats." Getting into the vehicle isn't easy, though; Edmunds says "step-in height is rather lofty—requiring standard running boards—and it combines with smallish doors to make climbing aboard the G-Class a tight squeeze." Kelley Blue Book says the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has "generous storage space" and notes that the "rear seats are split in a 60/40 configuration and can be folded and flipped to provide more cargo room." Edmunds, however, calls out the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for rear cargo capacity that "falls short of full-size sport utilities at 80 cubic feet" and a "swinging cargo door [that] is heavy because of its full-size spare tire and its stainless steel cover." Reviewers have mixed feelings about the fit and finish of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Edmunds criticizes the Mercedes Benz 2009 G-Class for doors that "close with an unsubstantial 'click' rather than the typical, reassuring Mercedes 'thud.'" Edmunds also notes "premium leather and wood cover most surfaces, and buttons and switches are typical of those found in other Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs, but the upright dashboard and seating position are more Jeep Wrangler than $80,000-plus luxury SUV." Edmunds states that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is "surprisingly quiet...despite having the aerodynamic attributes of a shipping crate." Kelley Blue Book, however, suggests that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is less than quiet, saying "interior noise levels...lag behind those of the Land Rover Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade." Car and Driver observes the 2009 G-Class is "surprisingly quiet at speed." ConclusionThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is as luxurious and comfortable as one expects from a vehicle of this price—once you manage to climb in. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "utilitarian appearance" Edmunds: "retains its bygone-era design" ForbesAutos: "a rare and burly SUV" Kelley Blue Book: "big, boxy and about as modern as a dial-up phone" The 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands out from the ...

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Other Choices:

If you like the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and want a luxurious, somewhat exclusive vehicle, you should check out the Land Rover Range Rover and Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially less expensive than the G-Class but no less talented, though it is finished more inexpensively. Few vehicles have the off-road reputation of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class; the Land Rover Range Rover is one. Also like the G-Class, it has a breathtaking price tag to go with its legendary capability. Military-vehicle buffs might also put the Jeep Wrangler and Hummer H2 on the same page, but both are thoroughly modern vehicles and not truly descended from their forebears.

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