Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Mercedes-Benz G-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
When we compare the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Pricing: A used 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ranges from $33,196 to $73,274 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is priced between $154,992 to $367,101. For a new model, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's price is between $43,112 and $70,692, with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class priced between $306,260 and $369,989.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited loses 23.7 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses 45.3 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited retains 21.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 8.7 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited being ranked 5 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class being ranked 8 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 8.4 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz G-Class the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class base engine makes 416 horsepower. The Wrangler Unlimited is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The G-Class is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Wrangler Unlimited uses regular unleaded, and the G-Class uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,112 - $70,692
Starting MSRP:
$34,045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$34,578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,400 - $40,325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$306,260 - $369,989
Starting MSRP:
$139,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$78,237
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$42,800 - $139,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,110
Price Range:
$33,196 - $73,274
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$35,283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,514 - $50,162
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,229
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,765
# Good or Great Deals:
702
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$211,195
Price Range:
$154,992 - $367,101
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$77,536
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$34,863 - $211,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
154
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,456
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
44.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
16.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.5 - 16.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.2 - 14.4
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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5 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
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17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 22Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Trim Levels
High Altitude, High Tide, Rubicon, Rubicon 392, Sahara, Sahara Altitude, Sport, Sport Altitude, Sport RHD, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, G 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
416 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
450 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 17 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4167 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
118.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5582 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
189.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Sarge Green Clear Coat
Pink
Tuscadero Pearl Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat / Snazzberry Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
High Velocity Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno / MANUFAKTUR Platinum Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / G manufaktur China Blue / G manufaktur Midnight Blue / G manufaktur Sea Blue Metallic / G manufaktur South Sea Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic
Brown
G manufaktur Dakota Brown Magno / G manufaktur Sintered Bronze Magno / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Brown Metallic
Gray
G manufaktur Arabian Grey / G manufaktur Monza Grey Magno / Indium Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Platinum Magno / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / G manufaktur Deep Green / G manufaktur Olive Metallic / Jade Green Metallic
Pink
Not available
Red
G manufaktur Jupiter Red / MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic / Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
G manufaktur Desert Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black w/ Bengal Red A-Band / Black w/ Bronze Stitching / Black w/ Gold Stitching / Black w/ Lime Green A-Band / Black w/ Lime Green Stitching / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ White Stitching / Black w/ Yacht Blue A-Band / Black w/ Yacht Blue Stitching
Blue
Yacht Blue / Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Black / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
Gray
Titanium Grey Pearl / Titanium Grey Pearl/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Bengal Red/Black / Classic Red/Black
White
Platinum White / Platinum White/Black
