2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Used from

    $233,776 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.5 - 13.1 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a SUV Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $233,776 for the Base variant and topping out at $299,000 for the Mercedes-amg.

    There are 2 variants of the G available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm) and 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (430kW/850Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2021 G was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    98.87 - 170.4 kW/t
    73.56 kW/t
    232.6 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    212 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.52 - 13.16 L/100km
    2.8 L/100km
    16.39 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    763 - 1,053 km
    549 km
    1,232 km
    Price
    $233,776 - $299,000
    $128,972
    $754,000
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    80,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,150 - 3,200 kg
    2,805 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    26.7 - 30.9°
    21°
    34.7°
    Departure Angle
    29.2 - 29.9°
    20°
    31°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    241 - 267 mm
    201 mm
    295 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Matrix
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.2
      • Headroom Front: 1072
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1028
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1518
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1508
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1446
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1452
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 200
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 124
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Wheel
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Nfc
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear door
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Heated
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 15
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Touch Pad
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Front: 1027
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    Removes from Base:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.2
      • Headroom Front: 1072
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
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    2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Dimensions

    1969mm
    1931mm
    4606mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Towing Capacity

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    2021 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 Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.9L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz G-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.5 L/100km
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    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.

    2021 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 $233,776.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG that starts from $299,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Mercedes-AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which measures 1984mm wide, 4606mm in length and sits 1969mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which has 430kW of power from its 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Mercedes-AMG which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.