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Mercedes-Benz G-Class
New from
$249,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
13.1 - 15.3 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a SUV Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $249,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $413,561 for the Mercedes-amg Grand Edition.
There are 5 variants of the G available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.
Engine options include 4.0L turbo (430kW/850Nm), 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/850Nm) and null (432kW/1164Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 9-speed automatic or automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 G is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
141.89 - 170.4 kW/t
76.6 kW/t
230.99 kW/t
Boot Space
620 - 667 litres
229 litres
725 litres
Fuel Efficiency
15.38 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
16.39 L/100km
Vehicle Range
654 km
532 km
1,197 km
Price
$249,900 - $413,561
$121,059
$791,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
New this year
8 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,200 - 3,500 kg
2,640 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
27.2 - 32°
21°
34.7°
Departure Angle
29.9 - 30.7°
21.7°
30.7°
Ground Clearance Unladen
251 - 267 mm
201 mm
295 mm
Battery & Charging
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
7.4 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
200 kW
150 kW
200 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
567 km
45 km
606 km
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class News
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $249,900 |
Edition 1
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $299,900 |
Mercedes-AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $368,400 |
MERCEDES-AMG ELEMENTS EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $396,400 |
MERCEDES-AMG GRAND EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $413,561 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Dimensions
1986mm
1931mm
4624mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
You should service your G at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the G's warranty.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base that starts from $249,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the MERCEDES-AMG GRAND EDITION that starts from $413,561.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Mercedes-AMG, MERCEDES-AMG ELEMENTS EDITION and MERCEDES-AMG GRAND EDITION.
The largest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which measures 1984mm wide, 4606mm in length and sits 1971mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which has 432kW of power from its null engine.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or premium unleaded.