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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Looking just like what it was intended to be--Germany’s answer to the Humvee--Mercedes-Benz’s 2016 G-Class still seems wildly out of place trundling through midtown Manhattan. But this rugged full-size sport ute will still climb any mountain, ford any stream, and get you to the office in the worst of wintry weather. Of course, with an MSRP that approaches stratospheric levels, you’re more likely to see this boxy throwback parked at a polo match rather than tooling around the lower forty.
The 5-door G-Class, aka the Gelandewagen or G-Wagen, holds 5 passengers and includes a side-opening rear cargo door. Noteworthy updates for 2016 include a new AMG G65 trim that now complements the base G550 and the up-powered AMG G63. The entry-level G550 also gets a new turbocharged V8 powerplant, while the AMG G63’s standard force-fed V8 is tweaked to put out an additional 27 hp. Further changes include a couple of quirky exterior color selections, like Alien Green and Tomato Red, along with a reworked front bumper, larger fender flares, and, for the G550, newly restyled 19-inch wheels and an upgraded instrument cluster. All 2016 editions are also now eligible for an available adaptive suspension system boasting Sport and Comfort modes, and modifications to the G-Class's stock suspension system and electronic stability control (ESC) allegedly improve its on-road handling, which reviewers claim is marginal at best.
Despite all these enhancements, the G-Class still looks pretty much the way it did when it was introduced back in 1979, and that, at least in the opinion of loyalists, isn’t such a bad thing. The new iterations use the traditional ladder-type frame and feature permanent 4-wheel drive (4WD) with low-range gearing. The G-Class offers an attitudinal stance that allows it to climb boulders without breaking a sweat and to submerge itself up to the door sills in water without missing a beat. Cargo space comes in at 75.1 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded.
As noted, the G-Class G550 now sports a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that mates with a 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission to put out 416 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. Though mileage figures are as yet unavailable for this new base powerplant, don’t expect much of an improvement over the current G550’s estimated 12 mpg city/15 highway/13 combined. Track tests for the V8, however, have it going from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, which isn’t bad for a 3-ton behemoth.
The 2016 G-Class AMG G63, a beneficiary M-B’s AMG racing division’s performance perks, sports the traditional twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine, but with some added kick. Look for an extra 19 hp from this midlevel trim, giving it a total of 563 hp, with an impressive 560 lb-ft of torque. The 7-speed shiftable automatic is standard and the AMG G63 will go from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds, about a half-second off the 2015 model’s time. Gas mileage is expected to remain close to the current 12/14/13.
The brand new G-Class AMG G65 packs a normally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 powerplant that’s also managed by the 7-speed shiftable automatic to the tune of 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Look for a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds from the 12-cylinder, with a top end just shy of 140 mph. Mileage figures, though as yet unavailable, probably won't be very impressive.
Each 2016 G-Class boasts a standard power moonroof, sidesteps, and a roof rack. The G550 sports new 19-inch alloy wheels, the AMG G63 20-inch alloy wheels, and the new AMG G65 21-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, all G-Class variants feature standard leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, adaptive cruise control, and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Each iteration also totes a remote garage door opener, a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and Bluetooth-integrated mbrace infotainment technology. Additionally, all trims come with standard automatic dual-zone climate control, memory for driver's settings, and a 450-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system boasting 12 Surround Sound speakers, satellite radio, a DVD player, and a memory card slot. GPS navigation with RealTime traffic and weather update capability is also standard across the lineup.
Options for 2016 models include the new exterior paint colors, upgraded leather upholstery with contrast stitching, and distinctive enhanced wheel designs.
Standard safety equipment for all 2016 G-Class editions includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction control and newly improved stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head-protection airbags, daytime running lights, and self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights. Additionally, all trims sport mbrace emergency telematics, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and a remote antitheft alarm. Because of its sheer bulk, the G-Class remains untested for crashworthiness by either the government or the insurance industry.
With a shape that closely resembles the original Land Rover Range Rover, it’s not surprising that the Range Rover and its Range Rover Sport sibling continue to offer the G-Class its closest challenge for sport-ute supremacy. Other rivals include the Lexus LX 550, which isn’t aging quite as well as the G-Class but offers smoother on-road driving dynamics, and Cadillac’s Escalade, with its smooth on-road manners, up-to-date amenities, and safety technology.
User reviews for 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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by Peter A
Aug 03, 2024
Reliability, dependable, durability, Luxury and comfort rugged in a wagon.Aug 03, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2024
Terrible condition i interior a lot of damage Mar 07, 2024
by Evelyn B
Dec 09, 2022
Great value vehicle! Top of the line and exactly what I was looking for. Vehicle was delivered to my home and the process was seamless! Dec 09, 2022
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by Peter A
Aug 03, 2024
Reliability, dependable, durability, Luxury and comfort rugged in a wagon.Aug 03, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2024
Terrible condition i interior a lot of damage Mar 07, 2024
by Evelyn B
Dec 09, 2022
Great value vehicle! Top of the line and exactly what I was looking for. Vehicle was delivered to my home and the process was seamless! Dec 09, 2022
by Anthony A
Sep 13, 2021
The G-Wagon is the ULTIMATE SUV. This is the truck to have.Sep 13, 2021
by Stefan K
Sep 09, 2020
You can not compare anyting with Gklass Mercedes.its the only oneSep 09, 2020
by Monique C
Sep 06, 2020
Best Truck EVER. The solid feel and ride is incomparable.
Worth every cent and best built vehicle everSep 06, 2020
by dalilah s
Aug 15, 2020
This is a great vehicle. Still looking to find the idea one for meAug 15, 2020
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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing
Original MSRP
$119,900 to $217,900Price range
$65,266 to $67,117Average price on CG
$65,525YoY price change
$66,174 to $65,525Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.7 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.38 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Brush guard: for headlights · Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: chrome · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.58 · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Brush guard: for headlights · Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: chrome · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.58 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Brush guard: for headlights · Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: chrome · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer