2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the SUV most people call the G-Wagon. It has been built in Graz, Austria, since 1979, and it still sits on a rigid ladder frame with an OFFROAD COCKPIT display and a Transparent Hood camera view. Mercedes-Benz USA offers it three ways: the G 550 SUV with a mild-hybrid inline-6, the AMG G 63 SUV with a handcrafted twin-turbo V8, and the G 580 Electric SUV with four electric motors. It suits a buyer who wants real off-road hardware and an upright, five-seat cabin, whether the trail is a dirt road or a valet line.
Trims
G 550 SUV
3.0L turbocharged inline-6 with hybrid assist and an electric auxiliary compressor, 443 hp and 413 lb-ft, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed, permanent all-wheel drive with a 2-speed transfer case and three sequentially lockable differentials. Rated to tow 7,000 lbs. Mercedes-Benz USA currently lists the G 550 as a 2026 model. [2]
G 580 Electric SUV
Four electric motors, one near each wheel, for 579 hp and 859 lb-ft combined, a 117 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated 249 miles of range. G-TURN lets it rotate in place on loose surfaces, up to two full turns. [3]
AMG G 63 SUV
Handcrafted 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with hybrid assist, 577 hp and 627 lb-ft, AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed, 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. AMG Cylinder Management can shut down four cylinders, and it is rated to tow 7,000 lbs. [4]
How it compares
- Land Rover Defender: Edmunds names it, with the Lexus GX, as a G-Class alternative that excels off-road and is comfortable on pavement. [6]
- Land Rover Range Rover: another luxury SUV Edmunds names as a G-Class competitor. [6]
- Rivian R1S: an electric SUV Edmunds lists among G-Class competitors, relevant to G 580 shoppers. [6]
Questions people ask
- Is the G-Wagon the same as the G-Class?
- Yes. G-Wagon is the popular name; Mercedes-Benz USA sells it as the G-Class. The current U.S. lineup is the G 550 SUV, the G 580 Electric SUV and the AMG G 63 SUV. [1]
- Is there an electric G-Wagon?
- Yes, the 2027 G 580 Electric SUV. Mercedes-Benz USA lists an EPA-estimated 249 miles of range and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes at up to 200 kW, through a NACS connector. [3]
- How much can the G-Class tow?
- Mercedes-Benz USA lists a towing capacity of 7,000 lbs for the AMG G 63 SUV. The G 580 Electric SUV page lists no towing rating. [4]
- How many seats and how much cargo space does the G-Class have?
- The G-Class seats five. Mercedes-Benz USA lists 37.4 to 68.6 cubic feet of cargo space for the AMG G 63 SUV. [4]
- Where is the G-Class built?
- In Graz, Austria, where the 600,000th G-Class came off the line in 2025. The model has been in production since 1979. [5]
Guides
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Sources
- Mercedes-Benz USA — G-Class SUV lineup · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — G 550 SUV · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 G 580 Electric SUV · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 AMG G 63 SUV · read October 8, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz USA Newsroom — 600,000th Mercedes-Benz G-Class (August 5, 2025) · read October 8, 2026
- Edmunds — 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class review and competitors · read October 8, 2026