Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500, which took 8.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 84.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz G-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.11 seconds at 98.15 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.10sec
2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) · stock
Average 0–60
5.53sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.11sec
@ 98.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.50sec
2000 G500
Across 18 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranges from 4.10 to 8.50 seconds 0–60, with a 5.53-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Performance Overview
Across 18 verified tests spanning 2000 to 2025, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class shows a steady move from slow, heavy luxury off-roader to consistently quick high-output SUV. Early data from the W463 era starts with the 2000 G500 at 8.5 seconds to 60 mph, then drops sharply as AMG performance variants arrived. The 2005 G55 AMG cut that benchmark to 4.7 seconds, reflecting the shift from naturally aspirated V8 power to supercharged and later twin-turbocharged gasoline V8s, with W463 output ranging from 296 to 536 horsepower across tested examples.
Later W463 models sustained that pace, and the W464 generation from 2018 onward tightened it further while broadening the powertrain mix. Gasoline remained central, but the range now includes electric propulsion alongside turbocharged six-cylinder and twin-turbo V8 options, with current tested outputs spanning 416 to 579 horsepower. Recent G550 versions record 0-60 times in the low-five-second range, including 5.1 seconds for the 2021 G550 (AMG Line Night) and 4.8 seconds for the 2025 G550 (AMG Line).
Today, the quickest G-Class tested is the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night), reaching 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and running the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at 108 mph, making the current W464 the model's fastest period in this dataset.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0–60 Times by Generation: W463 to W464
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W464 | 2018–present | 4.89s | 4.10s — 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) | 7 | The W464 generation (2018–present) averaged 4.89 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 416 to 579 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, Elec 116.0 kWh configurations. |
| W463 | 1990–2018 | 5.94s | 4.70s — 2005 G55 AMG | 11 | The W463 generation (1990–2018) averaged 5.94 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2005 G55 AMG at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 296 to 536 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.0L V8, 5.4L V8, 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L V8 configurations. |
W464
2018–present
Avg 0–60
4.89s
Fastest
4.10s
Tests
7
2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night)
The W464 generation (2018–present) averaged 4.89 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 416 to 579 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, Elec 116.0 kWh configurations.
W463
1990–2018
Avg 0–60
5.94s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
11
2005 G55 AMG
The W463 generation (1990–2018) averaged 5.94 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2005 G55 AMG at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 296 to 536 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.0L V8, 5.4L V8, 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 tests · 10 years
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.20
sec
Recorded Tests
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night)
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 116.0 kWh
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 2A + 2A
- Horsepower
- 579 hp
- Torque
- 859 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 6,835 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.8 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 68 C / 56 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 18
#02
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night)
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 108.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.1 mph
- Engine
- Elec 116.0 kWh
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 2A + 2A
- Horsepower
- 579 hp
- Torque
- 859 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 6,835 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.8 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 68 C / 56 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 18
#04
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550 (AMG Line Night)
5.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 443 hp
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,515 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 18
#08
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550 (AMG Night)
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 95.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 443 hp
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,747 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 18
How we verify Mercedes-Benz G-Class performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz G-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class performance FAQs
11 questions
For 2025, the quickest G-Class on record is the G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) at 4.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. The 2025 G550 tests range from 5.0 to 5.2 seconds, depending on trim and source. Across all 18 verified G-Class tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.53 seconds.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz G-Class on record is the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night). It reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at up to 108.1 mph. That makes it the quickest G-Class both to 60 mph and through the quarter-mile.
The fastest stock G-Class is also the overall fastest one: the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night). Its best recorded 0-60 time is 4.1 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile run is 12.6 seconds at 108.1 mph. All 18 G-Class tests on record are production vehicles, with no modified examples included.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Two separate recorded tests match that figure exactly. It also posts a 12.6-second quarter-mile, with trap speeds of 108.0 and 108.1 mph, making it the quickest current G-Class variant on record.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 runs from 0-60 mph in as little as 5.0 seconds in AMG Line Night form. Another 2025 G550 (AMG Night) was recorded at 5.2 seconds. Those tests also returned quarter-mile times of 13.6 seconds at 101 mph and 14.0 seconds at 95.8 mph, respectively.
The W464-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class, introduced for 2018 and later, averages 4.89 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. Its quickest run is 4.1 seconds by the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night). Powertrains in this generation span gasoline and electric, with outputs ranging from 416 to 579 horsepower.
The fastest W464 G-Class is the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night). It records a 4.1-second 0-60 mph time, the best of the current generation. Within W464 testing, that sets the pace over other versions, and it also delivers the strongest quarter-mile performance at 12.6 seconds.
The W463-generation G-Class, sold from 1990 to 2018, averages 5.94 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest W463 on record is the 2005 G55 AMG at 4.7 seconds. W463 models were gasoline-powered and ranged from 296 to 536 horsepower, using naturally aspirated, supercharged, or twin-turbocharged engines.
The fastest W463 G-Class is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 4.7 seconds, making it the quickest example of the 1990-2018 generation. Across that generation’s 11 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.94 seconds, so the G55 AMG sits well ahead of the W463 norm.
The 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) is clearly quicker than the 2025 G550. The G580 reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the tested 2025 G550 versions run 5.0 and 5.2 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the G580 posts 12.6 seconds versus 13.6 and 14.0 seconds for the G550.
Across all 18 Mercedes-Benz G-Class tests on record, the average quarter-mile time is 14.11 seconds at 98.2 mph. The quickest G-Class quarter-mile belongs to the 2025 G580 with EQ Technology Edition One (Night) at 12.6 seconds, with recorded trap speeds of 108.0 and 108.1 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz G-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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