Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranges from $49,603 to $85,094 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is priced between $12,712 to $23,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class’s base engine makes 382 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class base engine makes 302 horsepower. The G-Class is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles. The M-Class is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 590 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz M-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$115,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,050 - $115,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$57,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,900 - $102,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$67,620
Price Range:
$49,603 - $85,094
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$25,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,595 - $67,620
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73,837
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,627
Price Range:
$12,712 - $23,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$22,374
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$14,660 - $35,453
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
243
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99,254
# Good or Great Deals:
107
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz M-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
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.2 - 4.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.4 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.2 - 18.3
Mercedes-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
11 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 22Mercedes-Benz M-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
G 550, G 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Trim Levels
ML 250 BlueTEC, ML 350, ML 350 4MATIC, ML 400, ML 63 AMG
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
391 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 15 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 590 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
52.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
45.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5578 lbs
Width:
80.9 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
186.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Gray
Indium Grey Metallic / Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Green
Jade Green Metallic
Red
Storm Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain / Sand
Black
Black
Brown
Auburn Brown / Chestnut/Black / Light Brown
Gray
Grey/Black / Titan Grey Pearl
Red
Classic Red / Mystic Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black / Porcelain
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
Red
Not available
