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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs

Since 2008 the G-Class has grown 6.7″ in length and gained 705 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2008–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 181.9″ long, 76.8″ wide and 77.6″ tall on a 113.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 6,034 lb. At 15.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz G-Class generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2019: the new car was 6.3″ longer and 337 lb heavier than the 2008–2018 one. The current car, sold since 2025, is 154 lb heavier than the 2019–2024 one.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz G-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2018175.2″71.3″78″112.2″5,329 lb
2019–2024181.5″77.6″76″113.8″5,666 lb
2025–2026181.9″76″77.6″113.8″5,820 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

G-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz G-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026181.9″76.8″113.8″6,034 lb3
2025181.9″76.8″113.8″6,034 lb3
2024181.9″77.2″113.8″5,650 lb2
2023181.9″77.2″113.8″5,650 lb2
2022181.9″77.2″113.8″5,650 lb2
2021181.9″77.2″113.8″5,650 lb2
2020181.9″77.2″113.8″5,650 lb2
2019181.5″77.6″113.8″5,666 lb2
2018174.8″71.3″112.2″5,622 lb1
2017174.8″71.3″112.2″5,622 lb1
2016174.8″71.3″112.2″5,622 lb1
2015174.8″71.3″112.2″5,578 lb1
2014174.8″71.3″112.2″5,622 lb1
2013174.8″71.3″112.2″5,622 lb1
2012174.8″71.3″112.2″5,512 lb1
2011175.2″71.3″112.2″5,617 lb2
2010175.2″71.3″112.2″5,617 lb2
2009175.2″71.3″112.2″5,329 lb2
2008175.2″71.3″112.2″5,329 lb2
ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

G-Class on the used market

In 222 G-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2019–2024 car is the most common: 85 of them (38%), at an average asking price of $133,551. The current 2025–2026 car averages $145,319. ForCar visitors have decoded 95 G-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2021 and 2025.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz G-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2025–202663%$145,31913,583 mi
2019–20248538%$133,55141,614 mi
2008–20188438%$58,73581,185 mi
Other years4721%$35,975117,849 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a G-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz G-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,094 cars within 10″ of its length, the G-Class is heavier than 100% and wider than 90%, and has a longer wheelbase than 93%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz G-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,094 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76.8″71.7″+5.1″
Wheelbase113.8″106.3″+7.5″
Curb weight6,034 lb3,516 lb+2,518 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

G-Class against its rivals

Next to the Bentley Continental, the G-Class is the shortest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz G-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (this car)2026181.9″76.8″6,034 lb
Bentley Continental2026190.9″77.2″5,049 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 G-Class bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 G-Class are the same size and weight.

Which G-Class years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2019 and 2025. Model years inside each range, such as 2025–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the G-Class or the Bentley Continental?

The 2026 Bentley Continental is 9.0″ longer and 985 lb lighter than the 2026 G-Class.

How much does a used G-Class cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $58,735 for the 2008–2018 car to $145,319 for the 2025–2026 one, across 222 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 G-Class model years, 2008 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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