Mercedes G550

FEATURES

Give Mercedes-Benz credit for orchestrating the G-class SUV’s transition from a one-time military transporter to a revered luxury icon. The 2025 G550 shares a silhouette and all-terrain competence with the spartan 1979 original, but its six-figure price tag, highly customizable nature, and a plethora of luxury gear push it close to the ultra-lux realm occupied by vehicles such as the Bentley Bentayga and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600. The G’s impressive off-road capability comes with a compromise to its on-road handling, however. The G550 isn’t exactly crude when being used to commute or road-trip, but you can never quite forget its truckish nature. A turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six makes 443 horsepower and is mated to a nine-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. More serious off-roaders can add all sorts of journey-enhancing equipment; the G Professional model, for example, features meaty tires, an adaptive suspension system, and fancy-but-rugged trim and upholstery. Even so, many buyers will choose a G-class for its unique style and the status-heightening effect that such ownership brings. For an even more audacious G, check out the performance-focused Mercedes-AMG G63, which we review separately. – Car and Driver Magazine

Engine :

supercharged, turbocharged, and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

HP :

443

MPG :

15/17

Transmission :

9-speed automatic

Tank :

Drivetrain :

AWD

Passengers :

5

Cargo :

Luggage :

6