2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Price Range: $149,998 - $315,000





+119
Below Average
7.0
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2022 G-Class relies on style and emotion, rather than planning or execution, to justify its price. There's power and authority from behind the wheel, but this SUV is a mess when it comes to ergonomics and practicality. The technology is a letdown too.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class model years
Mercedes-Benz G-Class types
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- No significant changes for 2022
- Part of the second G-Class generation introduced for 2019
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) 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 $5.22 per gallon for premium unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$425/mo for G-Class G 550
G-Class G 550
vs
$250/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#26 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class from 2008-2022.$965/yr
vs. $602/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1.09x/yr
vs. 1.09x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).23.6%
vs. 9.4%
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(75%)
4(8%)
3(17%)
2(0%)
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Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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all new design
5 out of 5 starsJohn Mack, 03/22/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
this is not your 2018 g 550. the improvements exceed expectations, fit and finish is perfection. i have owned 4 g-wagons, this new and improved vehicle is outstanding. if you want something that everyone does not own, this is the suv for you. absolutely love it!
Rent don’t buy
3 out of 5 starsTravis Bell, 01/01/2023
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
We just finished a vacation in Naples FL, rented a G Wagon for the week with plan to try before you buy. After driving the 2022 G550 for a week I’m good. I have no desire to ever own one or even rent one again. It sounds great, looks cool, acceleration is fun, and the interior is very nice. The day to day livability is very hard to live with. The doors feel like those of a bank vault … which is cool for a day then when your kids are unable to properly close them and you are constantly worrying about your kids loosing a finger if they get one caught in the door is an issue. The wind noise over 45 mph is the most impressive I’ve ever heard which is saying a lot considering there must be a ton of noise insulating material in the vehicle because it is dead silent under 35 mph except the awesome exhaust notes. Our G wagon had less then 4000 miles on it and the car play would not work and the software was up to date, MPG is terrible which is to be expected and was not a turn off at all. Very poor rear seat leg room was expected but this amount of leg room is kid appropriate and small adults front and rear only my 10 year old could barely fit behind me and I’m 6’5”. At the end of the week I was happy to turn it in with zero desire to get behind the wheel again which says a lot for me. I have romanticized this SUV for many years and am finally in a position to purchase one if I so desire. For the asking price of these vehicles it needs a lot more. It’s a 1970s German military vehicle which has been turned into a luxury SUV and no matter how many times I read that line I did not truly get or accept it until I lived with it for a week. I was grateful to get home to our 2018 Navigator and 2022 GX 460, both of which are far far better day to day options.
the true king of suv's
5 out of 5 starsAnthony, 06/20/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
one of a kind
Gawkers
4 out of 5 starsWindTurbineHeir, 11/22/2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
The best suv I've owned. It can't be beaten. I enjoy my privacy and driving a G550, unfortunately, steals any privacy you may have. I'm constantly being watched exiting, loading groceries, refueling, and the most uncomfortable, drivers aligning their vehicles alongside mine to film the car in action. And, of course, the younger crowd seeking attention that rev up their engines at … stoplights or intersections. The aforementioned is never ending.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the G-Class since its last redesign.
2022 G-Class Highlights
SUV
G 550
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $139,900 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $425/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 38.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the G-Class models:
- Pre-Safe system
- Tightens seat belts, closes windows, and adjusts head restraints when the system detects an imminent collision.
- Active Distance Assist Distronic
- Maintains a driver-set distance between the G-Class and the car in front. Can bring the G-Class to a stop and automatically resume travel.
- Active Brake Assist
- Warns if a front impact with an object or pedestrian is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
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