Mercedes-Benz G500 vs Mercedes-Benz GL550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | G500 | GL 550 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2008 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $88,200 (best) | $89,950 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 13 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 15 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 25.4 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 429 hp (best) |
| Torque | 336 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5 L (best) | 4.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 79.5 cu ft | 93.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,000 lbs | 7,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,510 lbs (best) | 5,578 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 185.6 in | 202.6 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 84.3 in (best) |
| Height | 77.8 in (best) | 72.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G500G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz G500 | Mercedes-Benz GL550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G500 $88,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL 550 4MATIC $89,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |