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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets its biggest update since the 2019 redesign. The headline change is the arrival of the fully electric G 580 w/EQ Technology, alongside a new mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine for the G 550.
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Second-generation G-Class (US redesign launched for 2019), major 2025 update year and first year for the electric G 580 w/EQ Technology.
Mercedes-Benz positions the G-Class as an icon that combines real off-road hardware with a hand-built luxury feel and instantly recognizable styling. It is meant for buyers who want more character and trail credibility than a typical large luxury SUV, not just a high seating position. Ladder-frame construction, strong performance, and an upscale cabin are the core reasons the G-Class stands apart from softer road-focused luxury SUVs.
The G 550 remains the traditional off-road luxury model, with permanent AWD, three locking differentials, leather seating, and dual 12.3-inch displays. The new electric G 580 adds four motors, 579 hp, a 239-mile EPA range, and G-TURN, which uses precise wheel control to rotate the SUV in place on suitable loose surfaces. Both versions feature the new OFFROAD COCKPIT and a Transparent Hood camera view that shows the ground directly ahead.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The G 550 replaces its previous engine with a 443-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Its EPA figures rise from 13 to 17 mpg city and from 16 to 19 mpg highway. The fully electric G 580 w/EQ Technology joins the lineup with four motors, 579 hp, a 116-kWh battery, and a 239-mile EPA range.
Styling
Subtle body revisions improve aerodynamics and help reduce wind noise while preserving the familiar boxy shape.
Safety
The lineup gains broader driver-assistance technology.
Tech
Touchscreen-based MBUX arrives across the lineup with dual 12.3-inch displays. The new OFFROAD COCKPIT and Transparent Hood camera view improve visibility and information off-road. The G 550 also gains wireless phone charging and climate-controlled cupholders, while a heated steering wheel becomes standard across the lineup.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | Quad Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Electric |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 19 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 579 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft | 859 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7000 lb | |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 239 | |
| MPGe Combined | 62 | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The biggest change is the debut of the G 580 w/EQ Technology, the first fully electric G-Class in the US lineup. The broader range also receives updated engines, touchscreen cabin technology, new off-road displays, and subtle aerodynamic revisions.
Is there an electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Yes. The 2025 G 580 w/EQ Technology is fully electric, with four individually controlled motors producing 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. It has a 116-kWh battery, a 239-mile EPA range, and DC fast charging at up to 200 kW.
What engine does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?
The 2025 G 550 has a 443-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It retains permanent AWD, a two-speed transfer case, and three locking differentials.
What new off-road technology does the 2025 G-Class have?
The 2025 G-Class adds OFFROAD COCKPIT and a Transparent Hood camera view. These features organize trail information on the displays and show the ground directly in front of the SUV, helping the driver place the wheels around obstacles.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class substantially different from the 2024 model?
Yes. The 2025 model is a major mid-cycle update rather than a carryover. It adds the electric G 580, gives the G 550 a mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine, introduces touchscreen infotainment and new off-road display tools, and receives subtle aerodynamic body revisions.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
4.5
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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“It's a great car, it's very expensive, but if you want to pay for luxury, it's a great car”
“Great engine and transmissions. Driving is smooth. fuel economy is not that great.”