2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 Review and Off-Road Tests

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is the one vehicle both dictators and socialites can agree on. Is this first all-new G-Wagen in nearly 40 years worth the wait? Ryan takes it off-road to see how the three locking differentials work in the real world as well as checking out the 0-60 performance and is the adaptive cruise control with lane detection is any good.
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[@drivingsports]

Are you a fan of the G Wagen?

[@loooooooper11]

Big time

[@Sirgromulus]

Only if I was (very) wealthy and certainly NOT as an everyday driver. Good review!

[@destroyedsoul1791]

Why didn't you test its traction control system without using lockers?

[@grisa12345]

I bought a 2016 G63, and so far I’ve installed a 4” lift, changed the wheels to 18”, and I have 35” tires going on. I will be the only person (based on KZbin) to build and wheel a G63. Planning on a rubicon trail run this summer.

[@markphil5765]

The only truck I would buy

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

This was a truly excellent review

[@CourthouseGuy1999]

Another great review/video!

[@Albuermeduardo]

Bach in a car review? Awesome!

[@schmitzquadrat]

Best demo of a diff lock. Brilliant

[@zhelko]

great review thanks for sharing

[@blitzbbffl]

Great review. A very capable and sweet ride.

[@johndavidson4127]

14:40 I think his rear differential lock wasn't activated. But maybe it was shot separatelly.

[@greenlightning6971]

When going down hill you don't use front locker or brakes,low range and diff locks are for that. Also you don't turn the wheels that much when front locker is engaged. ☮️

[@kushtr1ml4hu]

The mercedes g-class it's my favorite suv

[@tronn_carter]

saabkyle04 on steroids.. great review

[@b.f.a5169]

I have bean using several version of the G from 240, 290 armer and so on, driven the 240 in rocks that is high, in sump with chain on. The car can go so many amazing places i will hate to walk. When all 4 coroner's are locked no computer can do better. In the end the driver is often the limitation of a car like that. When we put on the terrain chain and all corners locked the next level up are tracked things with armer and cannon

[@kashsattar2066]

There's the G-MODE OG-MODE OMG-MODE AMG-MODE....GANGSTA CAR !!

[@Moneyman-ek2be]

When you did the cross cut climb the Other locking differentials werent locked yet because they werent red they were just yellow.

[@wolfschneider7932]

It's not a SUV. It's a GELÄNDEWAGEN! This is why it's called G.

[@ahmedutuber]

Why only available options v8 engine gas ? We need option V6 or 53 model

[@3739blog]

Do not turn if you're using the lockers!

[@KeithKacanek]

I’ll get one when (if) I win the lottery. Definitely one of my dream vehicles! Well, really it’s the G550 4x4², but I digress

[@bebin73]

They are going to build those on the new chassis

[@richardliu1740]

Great illustration, but it seems like the rear and front differential isn’t activated. The light should turn red if it is.

[@Tarkanbh]

On top of the hill you did a lock-to-lock turn of the wheels with the front diff lock engaged. Is there no solid link between the axes now within the diff ? If not what is then the mechanism to lock it? I have 1998 G 290GD 461 Professional series and with front diff locked (done by puling a lever) you only have limited steering capabilities i.e. 30 degrees of angle but not lock to lock otherwise you would snap the axle of.

[@b.f.a5169]

Mercedes claim you can use all 3 diff lock on tarmac runing slalom up to 50kmh at least on the old G240 army models we got, not recomanded for everyday since hig tear and wear but not like it will break.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

What’s with the gear selector where the wipers or indicator/headlight stalk should be? It’s Lane Detection not Lane Keeping. It’s the same as Lane Departure Warning. The steering wheel vibrates to let you know if you are leaving the lane - you could clearly see the vibration in the video but as hands weren’t on the wheel it couldn’t be felt.

[@joelarson6884]

Review the land cruiser

[@paymansaqib4306]

What type camera are you using? Very sharp quality.

[@drivingsports]

Sony A7III, RIII, RX0II and a couple gopros.

[@BLACKNINJAXX]

Do a g63 amg

[@SDav21]

Actually the GLE is more capable than you think. Opting for the off road package option and it will keep up with the G Wagon just FYI.

[@joshquiroz]

Your rear diff wasn’t locked when you were going up the hill! If you only lock the center diff in a cross axle situation, you turn off all traction control and you are effectively one wheel drive. You would have easily went up without any diffs locked, the TC would have applied brakes to the wheels in the air. OR just lock the center and rear. Your rear wasn’t locked.

[@dario4life]

Josh Quiroz it was locked. The closeup shot of him locking the front differential was probablby filmed in advance.

[@miguelircontar]

Lol get use to the Shell and Chevron gas stations lol

[@akhmadsulaimanprawira8546]

8:14 nice dodge challenger lol

[@tunintunin3417]

Great review but the car used to be great when they originally started as a Gelenderwagen, now it is just a rich people “posh” box.

[@TemoTemo1995]

The only real offroader still produced today with 3 diff lockers. Thats how an SUV shoub be built. But i wish there were cheaper alternatives

[@TemoTemo1995]

@@AdamRosenberg90 bullshit

[@tallll70]

@@TemoTemo1995 It has transfer case with neutral in center, means if you choose hi or lo it's locked

[@TemoTemo1995]

@Amin Haq that does not even has rear or central diff lock

[@aparlar5]

thank you for a real diftlock vidoe

[@jamesparker5811]

"It's a little wet out". Isn't always?

[@bebin73]

Wrangler isn’t even in the same league. Suspension bits are tiny. Junk build quality. They get high centered. Lots of videos comparing the G, lame cruiser, wrangler etc.

[@shanet7511]

The lack of down hill control is unacceptable at this price point for a hard core offroader. Even my 2006 bmw x3 has it.

[@bebin73]

They have hill descent assist. My 2017 had it

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Well I think that's great gas mileage for the horsepower

[@jsy8513]

역시 GERMANY

[@newsstudio360]

How can you shame a G-Wagon by comparing to a far inferior Jeep?

[@gregkerchner3175]

G550 or a Toyota land cruiser ???

[@joelarson6884]

Greg Kerchner land cruiser no doubt

[@BLACKNINJAXX]

G550 all day

[@takaronakara7270]

Land cruiser if don't have the money...

[@kpazarbasi]

G Wagon or Land Cruiser?

[@drivingsports]

Personally? Land Cruiser. But it’s close. -RD

[@tallll70]

How any wagen with tires like this can take over anything, let's not kid ourselves here...it has 3 lockers and front back angles going for it. I would personally never spent that much for this boxy hinges exposed exterior interior aerodynamic nightmare, which is totally subjective therefor irrelevant. it's just alright...I wish Germans would make some mixed styling in between this and Tuareg with air suspension and some good choice all terrains with less rim and more tire, diesel option and proven dependable components

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

Really ?! Please raise your knowledge and experience before reviewing a 4x4.

[@thekongman6828]

I think the Land Cruiser is still the better off road vehicle and more reliable.

[@paulm6481]

Thanks but no thanks. I can get a Escalade from 2018 with 10-20,000 miles for 50-60,000 anywhere near me (Atlanta). More room, more height and size, and superb street presence. And I can get t serviced everywhere.

[@tomaszj.9608]

And you would not be able to go anywhere near where this thing can go...

[@paulm6481]

@Ross Larkin In the meantime, I will lord over your tiny puny G wagon

[@bebin73]

No off road capability. Trash gm build quality. Plasticky interiors. Escalades are for old men and rappers. Pass.

[@FartingPotato]

This is the worse spec g class god the instrument cluster is horrendous

[@bebin73]

It’s a complete base model. Didn’t even spec both interior screens.

[@ajayjoseph8513]

Range Rover vogue any day better off-road than g class

[@mindtraveller100]

LOL

[@akilghosh]

Where are the lockers in range Rover ?

[@BLACKNINJAXX]

Range Rover is trash the g class is better

[@bebin73]

Those rovers are trash. V6. Poor build quality.

[@MerlinMoorlo]

Bad car. Trnsmition is very good but thats all.