2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs. Its Competition

2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class, 2018 Detroit auto show
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

It’s not likely that many G-Wagen buyers cross-shopped the competition.

In terms of luxurious off-roading, the Land Rover Range Rover is its closest rival.

It’s larger, far more modern, and nearly as adept at scrabbling up a mountain.

Then there’s the Lincoln Navigator.

It’s not known at all for off-road ability, but baller status? It’s the original image SUV, and in its new generation, it’s glamorous and glitzy enough to take a prime slot at the valet stand.

The Toyota Land Cruiser and its tonier sibling, the Lexus LX 570 are valid choices.

Both have true off-road bonafides, but are far more subtle about the way they go about their business.

2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class, 2018 Detroit auto show2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class
Browse Used Listings		2019 Land Rover Range Rover2019 Land Rover Range Rover
Browse Used Listings		2019 Lexus LX2019 Lexus LX
Browse Used Listings		2019 Lincoln Navigator2019 Lincoln Navigator
Browse Used Listings		2019 Toyota Land Cruiser2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Quick Specs
6.6
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class may not look different than its predecessor, but its new suspension and interior bring it into the 21st century. Finally.
7.8
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover is no longer peak ultra-luxury SUV, but it’s still the purist’s best British choice.
5.8
The 2019 Lexus LX 570’s brash, in-your-face styling is balanced by a calming interior and a cosseting ride.
7.2
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator reclaims the past with an epic interior and a tidal wave of torque.
5.4
The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser’s go-anywhere capability makes it a cult favorite, but most buyers are better suited to rivals.
MSRP From    
$124,500$89,500$86,230$73,205$85,165
Gas Mileage    
13 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6Premium Unleaded V-8Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-8
EPA Class    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Style Name    
G 550 4MATIC SUVV6 Supercharged SWBLX 570 Two Row 4WDStandard 4x24WD (GS)
Drivetrain    
All Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55578
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs. 2019 Land Rover Range Rover2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs. 2019 Lexus LX2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs. 2019 Lincoln Navigator2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs. 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser