2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　A trio of premium features becomes standard: multicontour front seats, a Harman-Kardon audio system and rear parking sensors.

　　

zzdcar 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.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$397/mo  for G-Class G500

　　G-Class G500

　　G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) - $76,900 MSRPG55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 5A) (Most Popular) - $93,450 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

2004 G-Class Highlights

Type: G55 AMGSUVSUV

　　Trim: G500G55 AMGG500

　　

Base MSRP	$76,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$397/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	45.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles