2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

　　

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 2005 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) (Most Popular) - $78,900 MSRPG500 Grand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A) - $80,900 MSRPG55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A) - $101,400 MSRPGrand Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A) - $104,500 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

2005 G-Class Highlights

Trim: G500G500 Grand EditionG55 AMGGrand EditionG500

　　

Base MSRP	$78,900
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