2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Price Estimate: $2,862 - $4,619





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Go-anywhere capability, powerful V8 engine, surprisingly quiet on the highway.
Cons
- Heavy steering and accelerator pedal efforts, no side airbags, poor ergonomics, uncomfortable rear seat, not much cargo room.
What’s new
A trio of premium features becomes standard: multicontour front seats, a Harman-Kardon audio system and rear parking sensors.
Edmunds says
Although extremely capable in the wild, its primitive nature on the street makes it more of a high-priced novelty than a true luxury SUV.
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- $27,995good price$4,507 below market
- 142,673 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Car City Sales (1,360 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in La Crescenta, CA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49E34X155177
Stock: 1351
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-25-2025 - $33,333fair price$831 above market
- 175,687 miles
- No accidents, 7 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- Vertucci Automotive (1,266 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Wallingford, CT
who loves you? Vertucci Automotive!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49EX4X145293
Stock: 145293
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-18-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.93 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$413/mo for G-Class G500
G-Class G500
vs
$177/mo
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
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Don't compare this vehicle to others
5 out of 5 starsCiro, 10/14/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
I read other reviews and laughed. They
expect a square vehicle to be quiet and
get good mpg, not. I bought this
vehicle because of it's actual
ruggedness and the fact that it's a
military vehicle in Germany. In other
words, a German Hummer. I got exactly
what I expected an more. A very tough
vehicle with some luxury appointments.
Interior noise is minimal for a …
square vehicle. It handles like a
truck, as it should, since it weighs as
much a a large pick-up truck. Gas
mileage is actually not that bad if you
don't use the 292hp all the time. I've
averaged 19mpg in the highway @ 55mph
and as high as 17mpg in the city if
your light on the gas. But stomp on the
pedal and it drinks the fuel.
Cruises over and Ranges past the rest
4.88 out of 5 starsGPedd7, 10/30/2003
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 5A)
I am sure I am one of the very few G
Class owners who have really been off
road in their vehicle, but I must say
the G has very aceptional handling. On
road and off. Being 6 feet tall, i fit
right inside the somewhat cozy cabin.
The seats are great and the driving
stance/experience is amazing. Its like
driving a tank and thats what i am use
to. My last two cars were a … Land
Cruiser and a Range Rover, but i must
say my G is the best car i have ever
had ever.
Wife absolutely loves it
5 out of 5 starsBrian, 08/03/2018
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
Was not sure if buying a $45k used car was going to work out but my wife got the seat where she wanted it and now she loves it. She can see well above the average suv and likes the narrowness for parking and maneuvering. We have off roaded our g (even though it is kept in immaculate condition) and it was very capable. We were not sure about long drive comfort but we routinely drive an … hour and a half to the lake in the summer and it is very comfy. Even took on a 10 hour drive to visit grandparents and it was surprisingly comfy for me driving. It is a heavy beast and feels like it while driving. But it is what it is. We are not concerned with fuel economy, or high speed cornering. We wanted a car that didn’t look like every other suv out there. We took a 2017 BMW X5 on a weekend trip to try out and immediately missed the g. It’s not about having every creature comfort, it’s about having what feels like a solid workhorse under you. We also had a bench seat custom made for the cargo area complete with headrests and seatbelts and can fit 5 kids and two adults in the g. Worth every penny. Also those pennies will stay shiny because this thing doesn’t depreciate like most every other lux suv.
Get something else instead
2.5 out of 5 starsMadAtMercedes, 08/25/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
It seems like a cool and flashy truck.
Well it is, but nothing. We have had
this truck for over a year and it has
been in for service nearly 20 times.
They are finally giving us another.
Problems with rattling, electrical,
brakes, and other randow things make
this one of the worst vehicles you can
buy. Having owned a Range Rover HSE
before, I wish I still had it. I also …
have Mercedes S500 and that has some
issues as well. I would suggest
staying away from Mercedes for a while.
2004 G-Class Highlights
SUV
G500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $76,900 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 12 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $413/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 45.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the G-Class include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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