We pushed the G 550 Professional to its limit, and it showed that its mall-friendly reputation sells short its off-road prowess. What other vehicles get a bad rap for no reason? Let us know in the comments below!
Wait, the $25k Professional pack basically just adds a roof rack and ladder? Deletion of the running boards saves money and I’d think the smaller wheels and AT tires isn’t appreciably different in cost for MB.
So the lesson is let someone else take the hit on buying a new G-Wagen, assuming one is set on having a G. If one is open to the solid axle variants, the last 3 years were 16, 17, and 18. A quick US search shows many cars well under 50k miles, in 550 or 63 trim, in various colors, for under $85k. Many of which can be had for ~$60ish and with CPO warranties.
@@drive-channel1834 I didn't check, but they are available and abundant. When I looked back in 2022, even the IFS versions could be had for 70s to 90s depending on spec and engine.
@@pellcio I'm definitely down with the older options, though I would swap the halogen bulbs for the newer, brighter variants. And I would be ok with the 5 speed box and the NA, v8 engines.
Love seeing a new G being used off road, but the exhaust routing without rails to protect it is an oversight - sure the original architecture only had to handle a peashooter exhaust in the day - but if you’re adding 25 k to improve off-road performance, I think off-road survivability should be included.
Need to compare it to the new GX, or add the new GX in here. More of an apples to apples, the Bronco is a Jeep competitor. Love the comparison though, really do.
I think you need money money to take it offroad and be relaxed. If you have to think about damage and be concerned about it you are to poor. This goes for all cars. If you have a bronco and can´t afford little damage wrong car for you. The G just takes it to a higher lvl.
Interesting comparison. For off roading fun the Bronco, and a Jeep for that matter are both capable vehicles at a third of the cost. Then you have the cost of ownership to consider, and the Bronco wins hands down.
"Can the G-Wagen keep up?" Such an annoyingly stupid question can only be meant ironicly. The truth is, that the G is 10 times better in heavy offroad conditions than your praised Bronco, dudes! The G was just perverted by Kardashian and other shitty rich people, because the G is and always was an offroad monster. Actually the Bronco isn't real competition for the G-Model.
The Bronco did every course well and ran through them quickly without as much care or attention. It took a lot more effort for the G wagon 3 to complete one, I think we know at least that much.
Well for 2025, the regular v8 is replaced by a 3 liter inline 6 with a mild hybrid, but at least the AMG still has the v8. And the touchscreen finally makes it into the G-wagen
It’s a nice vehicle but why does it come with low profile tires? Especially for off roading, I’ll take the bronco raptor any day!!! Second to that would be the jeep 392
You mean to tell me they charge you a ton more for a roof rack, ladder, removed running boards and wheels that cost less than the 19s? There some irony here when you get charged 25k to look cool when you can do better with 25k on your own. Unreal.
Bronco all day any day, I wouldn't buy the Mercedes even being a millionaire, fact, why buying hyper rated hyper priced luxo cars only to show off? Moreover, most luxury imports are highly unreliable to say the least. I can do more with my stock 2016 4Runner than someone would on that hunk of junk mall crawler from Bavaria. IT EVEN DOES NOT HAVE A FRAME!
Yea you are about to get flamed by a lot of people in a bit. I can't agree that it's ugly, tho I can't agree that it's the best looking either. I can respect you for having the balls to admit this tho, knowing full well the mob that's about to tear you a new one for having a different opinion. Cheers.
Looks are subjective and while I disagree with your statement you’re entitled to your opinion. No hate. The G Wagon is the only Mercedes I’d buy today if I could afford it. Broke people problems
@@dennissmith7214idk the G63 while costing an arm, a leg, as well as left and right testi’s….seemed to survive absolute torture from Cody at WD very well. Something like a 392 Wrangler seems more up my alley, although i can’t afford that either yet.
We pushed the G 550 Professional to its limit, and it showed that its mall-friendly reputation sells short its off-road prowess. What other vehicles get a bad rap for no reason? Let us know in the comments below!
Mercedes g63 squared I dont know of any other factory vehicle that can match it, as long as its not under a recall😂
I really appreciate the premise of this video. More “vs G Wagen” videos please!
I’ve taken my G63 off road in Utah, CO, WY, MT. It’s amazing. But the best part is the face everyone makes when you go past them on the trail.
You’re a braver person than I! I wouldn’t risk damaging the paint or panels in a 150K+ car taking it off road.
Wait, the $25k Professional pack basically just adds a roof rack and ladder? Deletion of the running boards saves money and I’d think the smaller wheels and AT tires isn’t appreciably different in cost for MB.
Get it used so the initial buyer is paying for it
Does the G Wagon come with a full time spotter for the off-roading days? At that price it better.
The Bronco should be tested on the Schöckl Mountain.
So the lesson is let someone else take the hit on buying a new G-Wagen, assuming one is set on having a G. If one is open to the solid axle variants, the last 3 years were 16, 17, and 18. A quick US search shows many cars well under 50k miles, in 550 or 63 trim, in various colors, for under $85k. Many of which can be had for ~$60ish and with CPO warranties.
I prefer the IFS Geländewagen, what's the cheapest option?
I went even older for lass that half the price. 92K mi. 1 owner for $35. I ain't rich, so it can be done
@@drive-channel1834 I didn't check, but they are available and abundant. When I looked back in 2022, even the IFS versions could be had for 70s to 90s depending on spec and engine.
@@pellcio I'm definitely down with the older options, though I would swap the halogen bulbs for the newer, brighter variants. And I would be ok with the 5 speed box and the NA, v8 engines.
i just bought a '23 G550 with 3k miles. Cant wait for it to be delivered
Love seeing a new G being used off road, but the exhaust routing without rails to protect it is an oversight - sure the original architecture only had to handle a peashooter exhaust in the day - but if you’re adding 25 k to improve off-road performance, I think off-road survivability should be included.
Nice video... I wish the bronco actually had a disconnecting front and rear stabilizer. It's only the front.
The gwagen professional with the diesel in foreign markets is significantly less luxurious and has front and rear solid axles
great video! a g wagon with a lift kit and bigger tires, if only I could XD
Gimme a Bronco Raptor
Need to compare it to the new GX, or add the new GX in here. More of an apples to apples, the Bronco is a Jeep competitor. Love the comparison though, really do.
What's the use of taking an expensive vehicle off road if you need an extra person outside to tell you where to go?
It is to give you an extra stress so you can get older sooner, maybe
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I think you need money money to take it offroad and be relaxed. If you have to think about damage and be concerned about it you are to poor. This goes for all cars. If you have a bronco and can´t afford little damage wrong car for you. The G just takes it to a higher lvl.
Exposed belly is a problem. Seems like portals is the way to go for serious ones.
You the best reviewer! So maby details
I can’t comprehend how that’s worth $190k
I can't comprehend or fathom why all import luxo cars are so overrated.
It's for rich people
@@gorgeusjames Envious.... Hmmmm???
They accidentally put too many "0" in the price list, it was a mistake and Mercedes-Benz will make some corrections next year,
maybe
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The Bronco Badlands is the only Bronco with front disconnect.
also the first addition has it
My old Bronco has front-tires-disconnect mechanism, sometimes it activates automatically if you drive too fast on gravel road
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Column shifter is the best shifter 👍
Easy to drive PRND
Side effect: tidier center console area
Interesting comparison. For off roading fun the Bronco, and a Jeep for that matter are both capable vehicles at a third of the cost. Then you have the cost of ownership to consider, and the Bronco wins hands down.
Beautiful!
What a crazy car 😮😊
Respect ✊🏻
"Can the G-Wagen keep up?"
Such an annoyingly stupid question can only be meant ironicly.
The truth is, that the G is 10 times better in heavy offroad conditions than your praised Bronco, dudes!
The G was just perverted by Kardashian and other shitty rich people, because the G is and always was an offroad monster.
Actually the Bronco isn't real competition for the G-Model.
Super nice video!!!
Totally disappointed that G wagon is not protected underneath…
G class in the Emperor of all offroad vehicles and on road too
What the status on the long term Bronco? Has it been reliable? What’s the mileage on the odometer? Did it disappoint Edmunds staff?
bronco is top quality off roader, reliable so far. I got 45k on main
13 minutes to show that the G wagon can climb small hill and can jump over few laying pipes on the ground. Nice job.
at an off-road park...
@@matthewschiebout7384 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ouch
Calling that a few pipes is so stupid. It's designed to mimic a very difficult rock crawl scenario. Be less smooth brained.
To be honest the test driving wasn't fair to the Bronco cuz we have seen only (step by step) the G wagon movements
The Bronco did every course well and ran through them quickly without as much care or attention. It took a lot more effort for the G wagon 3 to complete one, I think we know at least that much.
Now, do the Ineos!
What about the Cybertruck?
@@drive-channel1834 Cybertruck vs Ineos?
At 4 times the cost it needed to dominate no one that's serious into off roading would ever pick that over a Bronco/Jeep.
Well for 2025, the regular v8 is replaced by a 3 liter inline 6 with a mild hybrid, but at least the AMG still has the v8. And the touchscreen finally makes it into the G-wagen
It’s a nice vehicle but why does it come with low profile tires? Especially for off roading, I’ll take the bronco raptor any day!!! Second to that would be the jeep 392
How does it compare to the 550 OT+ from Lexus.... Cause it's literally double the price.
"Can Luxury Off Roa Like A Bronco?" ? What?!
Same gangster wagon since 1979🤙
Not true! After '18 a lot of things changed and the worst was the switch to IFS. The real G existed for 40 model years: 1979 - 2018.
The joke off-road route was easier for the Bronco since it had considerably larger tyers than the G.
You mean to tell me they charge you a ton more for a roof rack, ladder, removed running boards and wheels that cost less than the 19s? There some irony here when you get charged 25k to look cool when you can do better with 25k on your own. Unreal.
Here’s my problem. 190k? I could get a pretty good Cessna 172 for that. You can’t fly to New York in a G wagon.
If I had one I would be off roading it
That G can probably handle so much more than the Bronco can. Come on Edmunds, you can do better.
Just as the G costs 3 times as much, the Bronco beats it 3 times as much over any course, stop the cap chief.
facts @@leofhr2966
The G wagen will break down half the way and you'll need a monster truck to tow the nonsense bavarjunker.
broncos doesn't have a rear sway bar disconnect.
Where is the Land Rover Defender and jeep wrangler and Lexus gx
And the Bronco has larger tires.
Respect
My wrangler 392 will do that without any sweat!!
Edmonds always doing the most smh
I fail to see the allure of a 180k Off roader that is better suited to Southern Calirnia mall crawling.....
almost 5 minutes to cross an obstacle...
U talk more than showing how the car move on the off-road
What is a bi turbo? It's a gay turbo? 🤔
I know you are probably joking, but traditionally a biturbo is an engine with twin turbochargers.
@@tkewrestler2662 lol yeah must just be a school-aged joker, unless they also think bicycle, bilingual or biannual are something they're not.
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Bronco all day any day, I wouldn't buy the Mercedes even being a millionaire, fact, why buying hyper rated hyper priced luxo cars only to show off? Moreover, most luxury imports are highly unreliable to say the least. I can do more with my stock 2016 4Runner than someone would on that hunk of junk mall crawler from Bavaria. IT EVEN DOES NOT HAVE A FRAME!
You could not do more with a 4Runner than this G. Mercedes is not from Bavaria. And it has a fully boxed ladder frame.
Bronco better Bronco is more unique and better for off roading
Get the G out of that sandbox, the G is Schöckl proved!
I'm probably a minority in my opinion, but the exterior of the G Wagon is ugly. I might get ratioed for this comment. 🤔
Yea you are about to get flamed by a lot of people in a bit. I can't agree that it's ugly, tho I can't agree that it's the best looking either. I can respect you for having the balls to admit this tho, knowing full well the mob that's about to tear you a new one for having a different opinion. Cheers.
Looks are subjective and while I disagree with your statement you’re entitled to your opinion. No hate. The G Wagon is the only Mercedes I’d buy today if I could afford it. Broke people problems
It was never pretty. But it certainly makes a strong statement.
It’s an overpriced POS😒, and no 360* cameras in 2024 for 190k😳………….hell to the no, and they had the nerve to call it the “professional” package?!
@@dennissmith7214idk the G63 while costing an arm, a leg, as well as left and right testi’s….seemed to survive absolute torture from Cody at WD very well. Something like a 392 Wrangler seems more up my alley, although i can’t afford that either yet.
Land Rover better in everything
the last of the real G wagons were built in 2018. This new thing has IFS like every other cheaper car out there. No Land Rover can match the old G.
The G is the way more advanced and capable car 🇩🇪
It ain't worth more than 80K with all the unreliable fancy stuff it's got...Bronco all day long.
It's not but whatever makes you sleep at night.
So the Bronco is better and cheaper. Ty.
Bronco better Bronco is more unique and better for off roading