DecodedCars2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV, Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 14 city / 16 hwy
- EV range
- 249 mi · 14 h on 240 V
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 23% below the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (14 city / 16 highway), 23% worse than the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $1,100 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 249 miles and takes about 14 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2027
- Longest EV range up from 239 to 249 miles
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 G-Class →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G 580 with EQ Technology EV | 108 kW ACPM 3-Phase | Automatic (A2) | 4-Wheel Drive | 249 mi · 47.781 kWh/100mi | – | $1,100 | – |
| AMG G63 Hybrid | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 16 / 15 | -23% | $5,500 | 608 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Similar 2027 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Range Rover | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2027 BMW X5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Defender | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Lincoln Navigator | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2027 BMW X6 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other G-Class years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 G-Class | 18 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 G-Class | 18 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 G-Class | 14 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 G-Class | 14 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 G-Class | 16 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 G-Class | 18 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 G-Class | 14 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 G-Class | 14 | 181.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 G-Class | 13 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 G-Class | 13 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 G-Class | 13 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 G-Class | 13 | 174.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →