“The only element of my vehicle I do not like is the navigation system. It was the same one I had on my previous E63 AMG and I don't care for it then either. If I had a choice, I'd have gone with another one for sure. I bought it because it's extremely upscale, luxurious, high performance and rare.”
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is purely in naming: Mercedes shortened G 550 4MATIC to G 550 and G 63 AMG 4MATIC to G 63 AMG. Otherwise, this is largely a carryover year with only minor cabin convenience updates.
About the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
W463 generation, late-cycle year before the 2016 powertrain update and several years before the full 2019 redesign.
Mercedes-Benz positions the G-Class as a hand-built icon that combines real trail capability with a rich, high-end cabin. Its appeal is not just luxury or speed on their own, but the mix of boxy, unmistakable design, upright visibility, genuine low-range 4x4 hardware, and a sense of occasion that feels very different from more road-focused luxury SUVs. For most buyers, the G-Class is the rare SUV that feels both authentic and status-rich.
The 2015 lineup offers two versions of the same rugged luxury SUV. The G 550 pairs a 382-hp V8 with three locking differentials, navigation, and heated and ventilated front seats, while the G 63 AMG adds a 536-hp twin-turbo V8, side-exit exhaust pipes, stronger brakes, and Nappa leather.
What changed, by category
Tech
A rear-seat entertainment system joined the options list, and the front-door storage areas became slightly larger.
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd 7G-Tronic+ | Auto, 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT+ |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 15 mpg | 14 mpg |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 536 hp |
| Torque | 391 lb-ft | 560 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7000 lb | 7000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 75.1 cu-ft | 75.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class compared with 2014?
The main change is that the trim names became shorter: G 550 4MATIC became G 550, and G 63 AMG 4MATIC became G 63 AMG. The vehicle itself largely carried over, aside from slightly larger front-door storage and a rear-seat entertainment system joining the options list.
Was the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class redesigned?
No, the 2015 G-Class was not redesigned. It retained the same ladder-frame construction, solid axles, three locking differentials, engines, and overall styling as the 2014 model.
Did the 2015 G-Class get different engines?
No, its engines carried over unchanged. The G 550 has a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8, while the G 63 AMG has a 536-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8.
Does dropping 4MATIC from the 2015 trim names mean the G-Class lost all-wheel drive?
No, both 2015 trims still have full-time all-wheel drive. Mercedes simply shortened their names by removing the 4MATIC designation.
What is the difference between the 2015 G 550 and G 63 AMG?
The G 63 AMG is the higher-output version, with a 536-hp twin-turbo V8, side-exit exhaust pipes, stronger brakes, widened fender flares, and Nappa leather. The G 550 uses a 382-hp V8 and takes a more understated luxury approach, while retaining the same core off-road hardware.
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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“The car is beautiful except the front seat adjustment and the leg room in the second row is terrible for adults, ok for children”
“Vechicle G Wagon 550 was purchased for my 16 yr old daughter. She did the research and said it was rated the safest car and that's what she wanted. She liked the brown saddle interior. The fact that it comes with prestige and not everyone can own one.”