2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 | Redesigned After 40 Years

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Looking for the perfect executive transport to view your private military invading the countryside? There's a G-Wagon for that.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex on Autos Okay, but is it better than a Range Rover? No.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Arguably the G wagon is more capable than a current gen range rover.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex on Autos You mean in heavy off-road conditions, which neither will see. Another reviewer took the stock G-wagen into such conditions and it failed because it rides on street all-seasons. As an executive transport of “private security” conglomerates, the long wheel base Range Rover is far more capable, in my mind.

[@ktpinnacle]

The G-Wagon is the ultimate example of SUV marketing.

[@linh811]

No different than designer label clothing

[@Jaymac720]

I’ve already seen a bunch of new G wagons. The head and tail lights and the rear camera are the biggest giveaways

[@jtomtl]

The power itself, conquer all

[@greg1894]

I'm watching this as a form of entertainment since well-- I can't afford, but I doubt almost anyone watching this is even going to buy one. I greatly appreciate AoA reviewing these types of vehicles, from the cheapest sub-compact to ridiculous ones like this or the McLaren.

[@ccroy2001]

I just saw one in its natural habitat. Affluent south Orange County Starbucks drive through 😀

[@bobbender5858]

Christine Roy .... was that in Crystal Cove??

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

I saw one of these parked at my work. It was pretty impressive. It was just visiting.

[@bird271828]

Alex, great review as always. Jay Leno joked a long time ago, saying owners of off road SUV's should take their vehicle off the road at least once a year, or they shouldn't be allowed on the road.

[@courtneyhenry2513]

Alex, the GWAGON is very unique. My pick would be this.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Never been to a whole foods in LA have you ?

[@rightlanehog3151]

This is the first time I have seen a Brinks truck with so many windows.

[@fakedazzleful]

Lol

[@bebin73]

Owners are carrying around a lot of $$$

[@bird271828]

I could never afford this SUV. But I am still watching Alex's review!

[@kerrywilliams3389]

I would get the G Wagon . I like the Rang rover to.

[@CHyLLAAXXiiNN86]

One thing they changed that I absolutely hate is the rain gutters on the roof. On the previous gen, they were functional. On the new one, they are not. There is a seam centered right on top of the drivers door and when it rains, water drips right onto the seat every time!

[@rostamr4096]

Great review. I love to get a G wagon.

[@335i101]

I own a G500 and my G550 should arrive this month (Jan 21’)....and I am very perplexed at your “B” fuel economy rating. These provide slightly better fuel economy than my H1. I would hate to see what you rate a “D” in fuel economy. ;)

[@335i101]

As an update...my 2021 averages 11mpg...

[@james2042]

Even if money was no object I'd still take neither if I was forced to pick a vehicle designed with pavement as a secondary it would be a power wagon. I think a lot of the luxury vehicles at this point are just expensive to be expensive with features their target audience dont even know exist.

[@jeromep3182]

I would go for the g wagon but I would like to see a compart between the g wagon and the new land Rover defender 110

[@michaelxie4563]

I would pick lx570 or land cruiser if I got stuck in Sahara

[@karlp8484]

Well then you would remain in the Sahara.

[@ro0ster648]

@@curelable same mpg as this G Wagon here

[@JokerG16]

I would too. But this G Wagen is no slouch. It has a front, center, and rear differential.

[@Mitchell527]

G wagon needs premium gas, which you won't find in many poor countries. So land cruiser wins.

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

No ones going to be spending that kind of money and go off roads with this, which is sad. They will be getting bought by snobby rich women that don’t know how to drive...

[@greentjmtl]

At least they can run you off the road much easier in this, or still be able to reproduce after running a red light while juggling their phone, makeup and elephant poo coffee.

[@curelable]

Unless emergency and SHTF.

[@bebin73]

I take mine off-road.

[@brink668]

Saw the same thing at the showroom regarding last gen screen. I’ll wait

[@danielkatz5061]

It would be a tough choice for me between the two. I have always loved the look of the G-Wagon, but I know that I wouldn't really take it off road (if I could afford that vehicle I would get a Wrangler in addition for off-road) I've always had an affinity for Land Rovers (I owned a 65 Series II that was purchased new by my grandfather) I have also owned a Discovery II many years ago. Tough choice for sure, and one that I most likely will not have to make.

[@priscusemmanuel8403]

My friend I am sure of what i would pick, a Mercedes G wagon is my dream car. I have a Range Rover sports but G wagon is my last act

[@bebin73]

They are fantastic vehicles

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

G Wagon all the way

[@deu8894]

I'll have the duo (G wagon & Autobiography) in their highest possible trims

[@bobbender5858]

De U ... I have an Autobiography, but I’ve been looking at the g-wagon. However, the more I learn, the happier I am with my Range Rover.

[@hbk92701]

I used to sell Mercedes and the only people that bought these were Chinese husbands who wanted something for their wife to show off. And the wife was never allowed to speak.

[@curelable]

The_HBK_23 wife is quiet in public. In private she controls everything!!

[@omelborpon3159]

@Sky King Buy her a G-Wagen, and maybe that will shut her up. If not, you are only out 125 thousand dollars. It's worth the gamble, right?

[@leonchen89]

Vancouver

[@MMHCC850]

Go Alex!

[@181377]

G WAGON is my choice

[@freibier]

I always liked the looks of the G wagon, and I like that they just went all out crazy on the AMG versions. If I had the money, I'd buy one as my 2nd car, in matte black. The stereotypical russian hitman model :-)

[@bird718]

G550 main competition is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon/Sahara but is it better then the Wrangler? as far as the looks of the G550 the only one i seen that looked impressive was the brabus gwagon that i parked next to at the mall one day, it had nice looking side exhaust and nice looking exterior trim.

[@ThatWasherNerd]

...and this is why I'm a member 😂

[@bobbender5858]

I have a Range Rover Autobiography. The more I learn about the G-Wagon, I think the Range Rover is the one I prefer. Thanks for an excellent review.

[@MulumeBagalwa]

On Merceds-Benz G550 ;Where is located the CD Changer for music ,please ?

[@hirundine44]

Hmmm ... looks like my old FJ Toyota ...? Which was a peach!

[@ALMX5DP]

Is the front bull bar mandatory in the US? European models it is definitely optional, but building one on the US site doesnt seem to offer any way of deleting it.

[@bebin73]

It’s. An option

[@LlyleHunter]

13:30-13:40. I keep wondering why Mercedes put a Chevy bow tie on either side of their steering wheel.

[@ElroyMcDuff]

That's an epic stretch of the imagination.

[@jtomtl]

the coolest thing is to drive a actual tank to coffee shop and order coffees

[@marinoint]

The GLE actually has far more combined legroom than the G550!

[@killacamfoo]

Depreciates faster than at can go downhill with decent control!

[@Jaymac720]

Killacamfoo O.G. G wagens tend to hold their value pretty well. They’re very desirable in the used market by serious off roaders

[@LilRick96]

G Wagons hold their value.... Hold that L dummy.

[@actthree34]

@@Jaymac720 and those who wish to be noticed in Hollywood. Check out how many you see at the ultra-popular restaurants.

[@curelable]

Great car to armor.

[@Jaymac720]

William Large that too. G wagens aren’t like S classes

[@Preaizy]

Whats better and more comfortable G500 or G63 ?

[@jaedevrick]

Ouuu this is pretty

[@ttinnovations3310]

Timeless Design, will look good for another 40 years

[@bekabeka71]

Mercedes produced an ML body frame in the 90s to replace did you wagon not GL

[@socan7182]

G-Wagon, G-Wagon, G-Wagon All the housewives pullin up.

[@allthenamesaretaken2]

It's wagen idiot

[@tomeng9520]

What is the towing capacity on G550 ?

[@curelable]

Need a Chev duramax if you want to tow.

[@ALMX5DP]

I believe towing capacity is 7700lbs.

[@classikz]

Anyone commenting here can't afford this

[@JokerG16]

Way to shit on me 😞

[@bebin73]

lol I have had 2 and have a 2021 ordered.

[@omars.8073]

I know it's the more boring choice (and not really in the same stratospheric class), but I'd choose a Land Cruiser instead of either the Range Rover (unreliable) or the G-Wagen (a little too flashy).

[@allthenamesaretaken2]

FFS it's G-WAGEN not G-Wagon. The German word is "Geländewagen" hence G-WAGEN.

[@markthomas4483]

I'm wondering, how would a car get a grade of "C" for fuel economy?

[@Scott_From_Maine]

The grade is relative to other luxury SUVs and in that group its fuel economy is quite average.

[@daves2520]

I guess if I can't afford the oil change then I can't afford the vehicle.

[@kenc2257]

I've always liked the way this vehicle looks...but, almost everything about it (especially the pricetag) is way over the top.

[@bebin73]

That’s the point

[@valdius85]

Most fancy soccer moms will never notice the cornering on their way to school with their kids ;) Sadly, this is one of the last "simple" and solid German vehicle. Funny enough it is not assembled in Germany. I do not understand Jeeps is not offering a cheaper equivalent of the G Wagon. I understand some people want the freedom roof, but the option with a solid roof would make it possible for Jeep to improve safety, quietness and trunk space. In many countries, the freedom roof is simply not part of the culture.

[@kevinbarry71]

The perfect vehicle, if you haven't to be a Russian gangster

[@curelable]

My Ford super duty has ARB front and rear airlockers plus factory center diff. All for a few hundred dollars.

[@miguelircontar]

I’ll take a 4 door wrangler lol love the shirt Alex !!!

[@curelable]

Unreliable

[@fakedazzleful]

@@curelable Mercedes not reliable either

[@marinoint]

Damn, 14mpg...

[@ndg9367]

For about same price you can get Mercedes Unimog with more capabilities!

[@chengyoujiang6076]

12:31 No MBUX is really a disappointment.

[@fahlafelqueensbabiib]

It’s not boxy enough

[@CaliforniaMISC]

What about g500 4x4

[@bebin73]

Same vehicle. Older model

[@Marco-ce8kr]

If I get the money, I'll get the G550 or the Land Cruiser.

[@curelable]

Land cruiser to be redesigned in 2021

[@Peizxcv]

Still need to be wider and longer. Too cramp inside still

[@dr-ok3sn]

it’s NOT an SUV, it‘s a GELÄNDEWAGEN - the G-Class has no competition cause there is nothing like it out there

[@afcgeo882]

Dominik Reisenbauer And Geländewagen literally means an SUV in German.

[@cadsux]

It's not crap or "sh_t", it's a "der Scheiß". There's nothing like German crap out there.

[@dr-ok3sn]

cadsux what has that to do with my comment? I‘t because they are much better then every american carmaker or the others from japan, nobody can reach them in terms of buildquality and technology - I am not a fanboy of any carmaker but this is a fact, you‘re the only one who’s talking shit without any facts, you’re just sitting behind your screen and trying to be a troll

[@cadsux]

@@dr-ok3sn Actually, I agree with Alex & you that it is unique, and I actually like it, but my point was that you're analogy of it being unique using a German word, by itself, does not make it unique.

[@dr-ok3sn]

cadsux you’re totaly not getting the point - he is always calling it an SUV, but it isn’t one! it’s an Off-road Vehicle, it can go places where no SUV can go! SUVs are just taller limousines, nothing more, sometimes not even built for all wheel drive and just for the street - these are completely different segments, you’re not saying that a mercedes s-class is in the same segment as a mclaren🤦🏼‍♂️ but of course primitive people who know nothing about cars will say it’s an SUV

[@johnmantell3275]

land cruiser am i a joke to you ?

[@adewoleomolambe116]

They try and make it futures but the have to mess up on something

[@willb9259]

it looks like a toaster

[@frozencarguy6274]

Odd looking to me.

[@karlp8484]

G-Wagen is Boss. The old Land Rovers were shit as compared to ..everything...Thousands of G- Wagens sold as military vehicles worldwide. Yup.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Tacky poser car for people that want to let everyone know how much of a golddigger they are.

[@curelable]

Jealous

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

@@curelable Did your golddigger wife force you to buy one or are you simply to stupid to understand that most people would never buy this abomination no matter how much money they have?

[@curelable]

Mgoblagulkablong your jealousy is too obvious. Please try to make more money.

[@karlp8484]

@@Mgoblagulkablong Some people just have means beyond your limited comprehension. Get over it. If you have large means then the total question is why not?

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

@@karlp8484 Because of the poeple who drive one, no one with any intellect would ever want to be associated with lowlifes like you. You are just proving my point with your ridiculous behaviour. I comment on how mentally ill posers drive this car and there you are babbling on about how rich you are and how jealous everyone is of people with a G wagon. You are too stupid to understand how you are just proving my whole point.

[@lonespartan31289]

124,500$ to start and no fog lights, lol

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I would just get a Toyota LandCruiser

[@curelable]

Ugly

[@ro0ster648]

@@curelable your face

[@kolyan1980]

No one cares!

[@mikebagwell8229]

I don't think they really compete with each other. Whereas a Land Cruiser might actually be used off road, a G wagon will only be driven by the Kardashians and people who want to be the Kardashians.

[@kristians2704]

The Land Cruiser is too outdated

[@phuot1]

Another toy for the rich and peoples who don’t mind burning a lot of fuel.

[@curelable]

Quite good Milage with the diesel.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@curelable except it's not available in the US.

[@doublehh666]

This thing must already be a porker if MB doesn’t even pretend to be cool and green and ESR compliant and put a hybrid power train in it that would at least bring up its mpg. But I get it....target demographic could give a damn about an additional 15,000 in annual gas costs.

[@afcgeo882]

The one thing that this G-wagen always delivers is the “douchebaggery quotient.” No matter who’s driving it, you can be sure they’re a complete asshole. The only G-wagen that’s bought for off-roading is the 2-door TD and those are not sold in North America.

[@desertmike680]

Haha! You are 100% correct! I live in Vegas, so being how materialistic this city is, they are all over the place and the drivers of such are exactly as you mentioned!

[@curelable]

Michael Z this car is a very military pragmatic design. Nothing like a Lamborghini.

[@sheridanbucket]

Geländewagen Convertible, they should really consider making those, again; otherwise, the creature comforts of the Range Rover would be my pick for the money.

[@GOVAUS1]

~500,000,000 a year in US sales. Nobody else has something to offer so MB gets this sale segment alone.

[@afcgeo882]

In 2018, Mercedes-Benz sold 3,970 G-Class vehicles in the United States. That’s an average of $126,000 per car. However, that says nothing about the profits off of it. carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-g-class/

[@Jaymac720]

The LX570 has a lot of similarities to the G wagon: off road cred, body on frame, luxurious interior. It’s just unfortunate that the LX is so old

[@bebin73]

They sell about 5-6,000 worldwide per year

[@nkyabosi4827]

I’m disappointed by the rear seat leg room, in comparison to the Range Rover

[@jaedevrick]

But that gas mileage oh hell nooooooo

[@curelable]

Car needs the diesel. Stupid EPA.

[@matthewgrayson8]

Idk I think there kinda stupid looking some of the trims

[@geethsan1567]

13 City and 17 Highway. Yikes. But hey, an average GWagon buyer doesn't care about that. Sad.

[@Fr00stee]

how is it sad. Any vehicle that looks like a box will get that fuel economy.

[@james2042]

I mean people swear by Toyota v8's that get 12mpg, in 30,000 dollar vehicles, your point

[@curelable]

They do care, however have no choice as the IDIOTS in the EPA have blocked the diesel.

[@adewoleomolambe116]

How about the jeep isn't it good I would buy the Toyota 4 runner

[@KRIPSYNODUTS]

G63 is the way to go not this one.

[@rostamr4096]

Long live Shah of Iran. He was a good man and its people did not appreciate all he did. And now the country is ruined and ruled by filthy Islam o fascist.

[@PETERLINNAH]

I’ll take my 2017 Chevy Suburban 4X4 over this hideous contraption any day and anywhere. It’s roomier, holds eight passengers in comfort and safety, can haul 4X8 sheets of building materials and my wife and I can sleep in back on trips. It is incredibly useful and totally reliable. I would trust it anywhere on Earth. We have never gotten less than 23.5 mpg on any long trips and often take back roads and mountain passes. On some long stretches we have gotten 25+ mpg. Why anyone, regardless of economic status, would ever buy this Mercedes is beyond my comprehension. I would be ashamed to even be seen in one of these wasteful vehicles.

[@tonypi4322]

Peter L Since you’re talking about waste. A Toyota Sienna AWD will be roomy, have a 3rd row, be very comfortable, have 5 star Safety, get better fuel economy, hold 4x8’s, allow you to sleep in back, have better resale value, be easier to park and be Twice as reliable!

[@bebin73]

You’re missing the point.

[@RangerAmateur]

"Invading a small country somewhere".. Alex is now a traitor smh

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Traitor? That's what "we" do apparently. It's called "regime change" and it needs to stop.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

The back looks like a Dodge van.

[@mikebagwell8229]

4.0L Burrito V8

[@Jia1337]

Mercedes GLS AMG 63 = Rich people with a brain. AMG G63 AMG = Rich people without a brain.

[@omelborpon3159]

The perfect vehicle for posers who buy this for their wives to drive around and show what great husbands they are. And so eco-friendly as well.

[@curelable]

Jealous

[@tarasyk2003]

G wagon is legend. Land Rover is trash

[@rolan2dr]

not a fan.

[@girlperson1]

Looks like it's made from some cheap "fake" materials. Not impressive at any price.

[@ALMX5DP]

Dont judge until you see it in person, it's quite stunning in appearance and quality up close.

[@bebin73]

You have obviously never been in one

[@dippitydoinit]

Douche Wagon

[@agoogleuser1753]

Too hideous in my opinion.

[@kleptonaisa7845]

...looks practically the same to me, soooo not "redesigned" derpy derp

[@paulm6481]

Lol at A- for handling as the thing is leaning so hard in video. Alex reviews are a joke, he is paid by these manufacturers

[@PETERLINNAH]

Ridiculous. $140,000 and it gets 14 mpg? What century are the Germans living in? This is a waste of engineering and resources, and is environmentally irresponsible. Mercedes should be ashamed of even producing this horrible monstrosity. If you must have this kind of vehicle just get a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Wrangler or a Ford Explorer or Chevy Tahoe.

[@mihaistanciu2474]

The americans haved builded some cars over 80 years!!! With huge MPG value!!!

[@Peizxcv]

Still need to be wider and longer. Too cramp inside still