Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz 350-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Mercedes-Benz 350-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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Mercedes-Benz 350-Class.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz 350-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz 350-Class has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz 350-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class’s base engine makes 443 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz 350-Class base engine makes 134 horsepower. The G-Class is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The 350-Class is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 529 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz 350-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The G-Class uses premium unleaded, and the 350-Class uses diesel.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$165,883 - $239,149
Starting MSRP:
$148,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$96,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,100 - $165,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$212,747
Price Range:
$158,255 - $259,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$114,530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,050 - $212,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz 350-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
22.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
43.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz 350-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 17Mercedes-Benz 350-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, G 550
Mercedes-Benz 350-Class Trim Levels
350 SD, 350 SDL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
443 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
229 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.035 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 19 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
437 / 529 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5534 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.7 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3805 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
202.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Ice Blue Metallic
Brown
Desert Taupe Metallic
Gray
Anthracite Gray Metallic / Pearl Gray Metallic
Green
Seafoam Green Metallic / Spruce Green Metallic
Purple
Blackberry Metallic
Red
Desert Red / Garnet Red Metallic
White
Arctic White
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige / Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black / Black w/ Bengal Red A-Band / Black w/ Bronze Stitching / Black w/ Catalana Beige A-Band / Black w/ Espresso Brown A-Band / Black w/ Gold Stitching / Black w/ Lime Green A-Band / Black w/ Lime Green Stitching / Black w/ Platinum White A-Band / Black w/ Red Pepper A-Band / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ Saddle Brown A-Band / Black w/ Sage Blue A-Band / Black w/ Titanium Grey A-Band / Black w/ White Stitching / Black w/ Yacht Blue Stitching
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Black / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
Gray
Dove Grey/Black / Sage Grey / Sage Grey/Black / Titanium Grey Pearl / Titanium Grey Pearl/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Bengal Red/Black / Red Pepper / Red Pepper/Black
White
Platinum White / Platinum White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
