Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Rolls-Royce Cullinan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Rolls-Royce Cullinan 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 Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 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 interior volume. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranges from $194,622 to $259,953 while a used 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is priced between $379,900 to $659,599. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's price is between $157,463 and $229,843, with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan priced between $416,185 and $502,475.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses 45.3 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Cullinan retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan base engine makes 563 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Rolls-Royce Cullinan are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$157,463 - $229,843
Starting MSRP:
$143,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$416,185 - $502,475
Starting MSRP:
$389,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
$357,733
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
$233,700 - $450,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$235,429
Price Range:
$194,622 - $259,953
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
183
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,368
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$493,730
Price Range:
$379,900 - $659,599
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
$503,602
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
$493,730 - $513,474
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
779
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$61,143
Depreciation %:
42.8%
Resale Value $:
$81,857
Residual Value %:
57.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$164,570
Depreciation %:
42.3%
Resale Value $:
$224,430
Residual Value %:
57.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
42.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
42.3% - 46.7%
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.8 - 0.9
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 / 22Rolls-Royce Cullinan Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, G 550
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Trim Levels
Base
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
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
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:
416 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
450 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5589 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
189.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6210 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
210.9 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
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:
22.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R22
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/ Pink 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
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Commissioned Collection Magnolia / Moccasin / Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Commissioned Collection Charles Blue / Commissioned Collection Cobalto Blue / Commissioned Collection Turchese / Navy Blue
Brown
Armagnac
Gray
Commissioned Collection Cashmere Grey / Havana / Scivaro Grey
Red
Ardent Red / Commissioned Collection Phoenix Red
White
Commissioned Collection Arctic White / Grace White / Seashell
Gold
Commissioned Collection Chartreuse
Green
Commissioned Collection Iceland Moss
Orange
Commissioned Collection Mandarin
Pink
Commissioned Collection Peony Pink
Purple
Commissioned Collection Tailored Purple
Yellow
Commissioned Collection Forge Yellow
