2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Range: $100,250 - $119,450

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the average SUV over the G-Class. There's no clear winner between the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the average SUV when it comes to hauling capacity. The G-Class outpulls the typical SUV by a big margin.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class packs quite a punch and will knock the average SUV down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is considerably heavier than the average SUV. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mercedes-Benz G-Class than the typical SUV because of its bigger tank. The G-Class and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the average SUV to the dealership as the G-Class. The average SUV will save you money at the pump compared to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The G-Class consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the average SUV. As far as MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs tremendously more than the average SUV. The average SUV will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The G-Class will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the typical SUV.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the typical SUV is definitely more agile than the G-Class, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine is substantially smaller than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the G-Class will have picked up and gone by the time the typical SUV finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is tremendously more powerful than the average SUV.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's front cabin compared to the average SUV. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average SUV does.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average SUV isn't quite as generous as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's.