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2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G 550 4MATIC AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$164,712
39 listings nationwide

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2020 Tesla Model X
Long Range AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$87,150
16 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G 550 4MATIC AWD
Stephen Edelstein Test Drive Review:

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class started out as a military vehicle in 1979 and remained in production until 2018 as a luxury chariot for civilians. The “G” in “G-Class” stands for Ge...

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2020 Tesla Model X
Long Range AWD
Josh Jacquot Preview:

With seating configurations for five, six, or seven passengers and the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds, Tesla built a practical, if costly, SUV with its Model X. The company did a lo...

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  • Look and Feel 9
  • Performance 8
  • Form & Function 6
  • Technology 7
  • Safety 7
  • Cost-Effectiveness 6
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G 550 4MATIC AWD
Guru949CQL writes:
Live both G 550 and the 63. The 63 price is a little high
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2020 Tesla Model X
Long Range AWD
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THEELECTRICCARBOI writes:
I really like the Model X as well. It is eco-friendly.
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Specs

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G 550 4MATIC AWD
2020 Tesla Model X
Long Range AWD
Powertrain 9-Speed Automatic 1-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
13 MPG
99 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
17 MPG
93 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 26.4 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Electric
Power
416 hp @ 5,500 RPM
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Torque
450 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM
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Cylinders
8 cylinders
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Compression Ratio
10.5:1
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Displacement
4,000 cc
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Bore x Stroke
3.27 in x 3.62 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 7 seats
Front Legroom 38.7 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 39.5 in 38.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 38.1 cu ft 19.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,391 lbs --
Standard Towing Capacity -- 4,960 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 7,000 lbs 4,960 lbs
Exterior
Length 191.7 in 198.3 in
Width 86.1 in 89.4 in
Height 77.5 in 66.3 in
Wheelbase 113.8 in 116.7 in

Available Options

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G 550 4MATIC AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • DESIGNO Cardinal Red Metallic
  • DESIGNO Diamond White Metallic
  • DESIGNO Graphite Metallic
  • DESIGNO Mystic Blue Metallic
  • DESIGNO Mystic Brown Metallic
  • DESIGNO Night Black MAGNO
  • DESIGNO Platinum MAGNO
  • Dakota Brown Metallic
  • Designo Mocha Black Metallic
  • Designo Platinum Black Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • G MANUFAKTUR Sintered Bronze MAGNO
  • G MANUFAKTUR Dakota Brown MAGNO
  • G MANUFAKTUR Dark Olive Green MAGNO
  • G MANUFAKTUR Desert Sand
  • G MANUFAKTUR Desert Silver Metallic
  • G MANUFAKTUR Jupiter Red
  • G MANUFAKTUR MONZA Grey MAGNO
  • G MANUFAKTUR Midnight Blue
  • G MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic
  • G MANUFAKTUR Sea Blue Metallic
  • G MANUFAKTUR South Sea Blue Metallic
  • Indium Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Jade Green Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Magnetite Black Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Polar White
  • Rubellite Red Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic

Option Packages

  • Suspension W/Adaptive Damping Adjustment
  • Leather & Light Brown Zen Wood Steering Wheel
  • 12.3" Widescreen Instrument Cluster
  • AMG Line
  • Exclusive Interior Package
  • Exclusive Interior Package Plus
  • G MANUFAKTUR Interior Package
  • G MANUFAKTUR Interior Package Plus
  • Leather & Brown Ash Wood Steering Wheel
  • Leather Grab Handles
  • Night Package
  • Night Package Plus
  • Rear Seat Entertainment System
  • Roof In Obsidian Black
  • Seat Comfort Package
  • Spare Wheel Cover In Obsidian Black
  • Spare Wheel Cover In Vehicle Color
  • Stronger Than Time Edition - Classic
  • Stronger Than Time Edition - Exclusive
  • Two-Tone Dashboard
  • Two-Tone Nappa Leather Steering Wheel
  • AMG Carbon Fiber Trim
  • G MANUFAKTUR Black Piano Lacquer Trim
  • G MANUFAKTUR Black-Flamed Ash Wood Trim
  • Wheels: 18" Black 5-Spoke Alloy
  • Wheels: 19" Black Twin 5-Spoke Alloy
2020 Tesla Model X
Long Range AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat
  • Red Multi-Coat
  • Solid Black

Option Packages

  • Cream Premium Interior
  • Full Self-Driving Capability
  • White & Black Premium Interior
  • 6 Seat Interior
  • 7 Seat Interior
  • Wheels: 20" X 9J FR & 20" X 10J RR 2-Tone Slipstream
  • Wheels: 22" X 9.0J FR & 22" X 10.0J RR Onyx Black
  • Wheels: 9.0J X 22" FR & 10.0J X 22" RR Onyx Black

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