Compare 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $88,200 | $63,000 | $58,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $82,026 | $58,140 | $54,497 |
| Destination | $875 | $825 | $775 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/aluminum | Genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Premium Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 50-50 Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 Harman/kardon | 12 | 14 Bose |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Sideguard |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | BMW Assist | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Swing-out | Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Steel | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass With Sunshade |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P265/60VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P255/50HR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P275/45HR20.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 315/35WR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Leading Link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC-X | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 3.64 | 4.32 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.6 " | 192.1 " | 200.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 78.1 " | 78.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 77.8 " | 66.5 " | 68.4 " |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 292 @ 5,500 Rpm | 400 @ 5,500 Rpm | 350 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 336 @ 2,800 Rpm | 450 @ 1,800 Rpm | 325 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 12 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 12 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 15 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 79 Mph | 90 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 55 Mph | 57 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.33/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,511 Lbs. | 5,269 Lbs. | 5,467 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7,055 Lbs. | 6,294 Lbs. | 6,967 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,241 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,902 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,764 Lbs. | 1,025 Lbs. | 1,279 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,000 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 " | 115.5 " | 118.2 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 64.7 " | 65.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 67.2 " | 66.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 21.0 '' | 19.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 9.4 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .54 | .37 | .37 |
| Front Legroom | 52.5 " | 40.4 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 41.9 " | 35.9 " | 37.1 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 29.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 42.2 " | 38.3 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 37.2 " | 37.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.5 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 59.9 " | 58.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 57.0 " | 58.1 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 48.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 45.2 Cu.ft. | 25.5 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 79.5 Cu.ft. | 59.7 Cu.ft. | 88.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 133 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 25.4 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. | 26.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
