2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Price Estimate: $4,506 - $7,235





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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
The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.
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.
For sale near Columbus, OH
16 listings
- Not provided
- Insurance loss reported, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 11 City / 13 Hwy MPG
- Elite Auto House (414 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
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: WDCYR49EX5X161267
Stock: 161267
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-16-2025- 76,556 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 11 City / 13 Hwy MPG
- Select Automotive (425 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
Close
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Black 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 500 4MATIC 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 5.0L V8 SMPI SOHCAndroid Auto, Apple Carplay, harman/kardon Speakers, H...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
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: WDCYR49EX5X159969
Stock: 12210
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-24-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$429/mo for G-Class G500
G-Class G500
vs
$175/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner 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.
2005 - G500 Grand Edition
5 out of 5 starsDan A., 07/16/2015
2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Grand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
Sold it for $20k USD.
This car is bulletproof. Rides like a luxury sedan. Handles like a beast in the snow and bad weather.
Mine is at 190+k miles and going strong and looks great! Wish it had navigation, blue tooth and a usb port. Things starting to go wrong and it's $500- $1,000 each time. All 4 door lock malfunction - one goes the others go at $300 each, Windshield wiper motor, worn … out belts...pitted window is common here in the mountains, etc. Oh, did I tell you that if your headlamp goes out you just don't replace at $10, you have to take apart the front end and that can be $400+. But here's the bottom line...I walk out, jump in and it starts and goes and goes and goes.
2005 Grand Edition G55
5 out of 5 starsSuhail, 02/14/2016
2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Grand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
This is supposed to be a SUV, with excellent off road capabilities, by far probably the best, for vehicle on sale for civilian use. Any one expecting a ride quality and or comfort of a sedan, will be disappointed. I have about 125,000 miles on my vehicle, and can report an average of 13:5 MPG, compared to my previous Chevy Suburban which averaged about 14 MPG, over the same number of … miles, one reason, the suburban used 87 octane gas and the G uses 91 octane so a more expensive vehicle to drive. Parts and or repairs are comparable, or have been to me. Probably depends on one's driving habits. It's the same design since 1979. People who like it love it, for other it grows on one. One thing in a situation where it's to be valet parked, they park it up front and center.
People actually come and want to discuss the vehicle in parking lots, so because of its rarity, it certainly turns heads. It came with Yokohama AVS 18" tires, apparently it's not been made any more, it was a very comfortable quite tire, I would like opinions on replacement.
The G55 looks as good as new, I ave changed the rear lights to LED, and the fronts to BiXenon, I have also upgraded to a sattelite based GPS audio unit., the result, the controls on the steering wheel does not work.
The heated steering wheel, and heated seats for the passenger in the front and two in the back will bless you on chilly days. The vault like doors give a level of safety, unlike any other. It is known to jar the electric window regulators and make them malfunction I have read elsewhere, I have been spared so far , though the rear right has started to show some sluggishness supposed to be a $400+ fix.
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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the G-Class since its last redesign.
2005 G-Class Highlights
G500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $78,900 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 12 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $429/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
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