The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $199,650.
Our most recent review of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Deputy Editor James Cleary had this to say at the time: As per the 1979 original, the current G-Class is produced by Magna Steyr in Arnie’s home town of Graz in Austria. And many fundamental things haven’t changed since then. But clearly this EV monster’s exotic electric powertrain is a huge departure.
You can read the full review here.
This is what James Cleary liked most about this particular version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Performance (on- and off-road), G-Turns!, Quality
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2025 prices range from $199,650 for the basic trim level SUV 450 D to $441,650 for the top of the range SUV Grand Edition.
Several $0 paint colours are available - ‘Iridium Silver’, ‘Sodalite Blue’, ‘Mojave Silver’, ‘Brilliant Blue’, ‘Emerald Green’, ‘Selenite Grey’, 'Obsidian Black' and ‘Polar White’. A vast range of optional ‘Manufaktur’ shades are also offered.
The interior is spacious thanks mainly to the G-Class’s close to 2.0-metre overall height. A still upright dash has been modernised with screens and often high-tech materials, but the overall layout remains familiar in this close to 50-year old model line.
The Mercedes-Benz G580 and Mercedes-AMG G63 both feature ‘surround sound’ audio, alloy rims (G580 - 20-inch / G63 - 22-inch), high-quality leather trim, multi-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, power front seats with memory function, large multimedia and instrument screens as well as a comprehensive safety suite.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class (including Mercedes-AMG models) is a five-seater.
The G580 is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and push on to a top speed of 180km/h. The G63 sprints to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds (with ‘Race Start’) and hits a maximum velocity of 250km/h.
The Mercedes-Benz G580 is powered by four permanently excited synchronous motors, each delivering around a CLA200’s worth of power and torque to each wheel for overall outputs of 432kW/1164Nm. The Mercedes-AMG G63 is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine sending 430kW and 850Nm to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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G 63
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.0L PULP 9 SP — |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
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G 63 Offroad Pro
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.0L PULP 9 SP — |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
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G63 Elements Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.0L PULP 9 SP — |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
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G63 Grand Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.0L PULP 9 SP — |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
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This is not uncommon, particularly in newer cars that have a lot of sensors to keep an eye on this sort of stuff. Fundamentally, the sensors have a finite lifespan, and after a few years they can simply stop working. When that happens, they don’t send the correct (or, in fact, any) signal to the car’s on-board computer which then assumes the engine has run out of oil or the windscreen washer bottle is empty and fires the appropriate warning light on the dashboard.
In some cases, you’re very wise not to assume the warning light is faulty, but if you’ve checked the oil level and the washer bottle is full, then you can pretty safely assume the sensor is kaput. The difference would be if the oil warning light is for oil pressure (not oil level). At that point, you’d really want to check the engine’s oil pressure independently at a workshop to be sure all is well. Oil level is not the same as oil pressure and an engine with a full sump can still have a lack of oil pressure which could destroy the engine quick smart.
The good news is these sensors are usually quite easy and relatively inexpensive to replace.
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Not really, and modern cars have proven they should be easily able to cover this distance with plenty of life left in them. That, however, is on the proviso they’ve been serviced and maintained correctly.
Even the best, most robust cars can fail long before 169,000km if they’ve been neglected, particularly with regard to oil changes. So the real answer to your question will depend on the car’s service history. Check the history carefully for any signs of skipped servicing. We’d buy a high-mileage car with a full history over a low-mileage example with no records every time.
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Unfortunately, the only simple solution to your problem is find the little circuitboard (chip) that went missing when you did the battery replacement. Without that, the key can’t talk to the car’s computer and let it now that it’s okay to allow the engine to start.
The alternative is to find a car locksmith and have a new key programmed to talk to the car. Exactly what else this will involve will depend on the car itself and how the security system is configured. You may need to change other components on the car and it could get pretty expensive. You may also need to trailer the car to the technician.
If that doesn’t pan out, perhaps try a Mercedes-Benz dealership which should be able to sort it out and get the car running. But you’ll be paying full price for that service.
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The side-opening tailgate door opens from right to left, which isn’t ideal when parallel parked on the left hand side of the road, but boot volume is over 600 litres (VDA) with all seats upright, expanding to nearly 2000 litres with the 60/40 split-folding rear seat lowered. There are multiple tie-down hooks, a netted pocket, two lights, a 12-volt outlet as well as a ‘ski-port’ door and sliding cargo cover to enhance practicality and security.
The Mercedes-Benz G580’s 116kWh two-tier, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack delivers a WLTP-rated range of 473km, or 567km on the more lenient NEDC scale. With a 100-litre fuel tank and claimed combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 15.3L/100km, the Mercedes-Benz G63 has a theoretical range of around 650km.