Comparison - Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G63 2021 - vs - Audi Q8 competition plus 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
156,450
Updated: 
27 Jan 2021
$
80,900
Updated: 
27 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
26.40gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
G manufaktur Desert Silver Metallic
#7C756D
G manufaktur Midnight Blue
#151B33
G manufaktur Desert Sand
#C7BA90
G manufaktur Dakota Brown Magno Matte
#574D44
G manufaktur Dark Olive Green Magno Matte
#434039
G manufaktur Sintered Bronze Magno Matte
#918A80
G manufaktur South Sea Blue Metallic
#338BCA
G manufaktur Jupiter Red
#D81918
G manufaktur China Blue
#7E9AAD
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Designo Night Black Magno Matte
#000000
Designo Mystic Brown Metallic
#452920
Magnetite Black Metallic
#181D23
Obsidian Black Metallic
#000000
Black
#000000
G manufaktur Sea Blue Metallic
#3C5768
G manufaktur Olive Metallic
#252E1D
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#E9E3D7
Selenite Grey Metallic
#616362
Designo Mocha Black Metallic
#141008
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
Designo Mystic Blue Metallic
#141742
Designo Platinum Black Metallic
#0A0A0A
Designo Platinum Magno Matte
#A2A2A2
Jade Green Metallic
#2B3C33
Dakota Brown Metallic
#4B392B
Indium Grey Metallic
#726B61
Designo Graphite Metallic
#343434
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.12.3-inch digital instrument cluster now standard on G 550.Wireless charging now standard on AMG G 63.More customization offered via Mercedes G manufaktur list of options.

PROS
Impressive off-road abilities
Powerful V8 engines
Refined interior
Unmistakable exterior styling

CONS
Ponderous handling
Difficult to get in and out of
Limited cargo space
Previous-generation Mercedes infotainment system

By: 
edmunds.com

Mercedes's souped-up G-class model receives a wireless smartphone charging pad as standard equipment for 2021 and sees an expansion to the G manufaktur customization service that can provide an even deeper level of personalization. Elsewhere, a new AMG Night package adds black exterior trim pieces, and a new spare tire cover in Night Black Magno is now available.

PROS
Physics-defying acceleration,
impressive off-road abilities,
lovable boxy styling.

CONS
Noisy when cruising,
cornering at speed is anxiety inducing,
silly expensive.

By: 
caranddriver.com

If the G-Wagen is your thing, the 2021 Mercedes G-Class is arguably the greatest on-road, off-road, and everywhere in between.

PROS
Imposing stance
Luxurious interior
Far from uninteresting
Serious off-road ability
G63’s acceleration

CONS
Massive pricetag
Massive guzzler
Taller than wider interior
You're down with the image–or you're not

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Entertaining to drive,
ride is terrific regardless of wheel size,
palatial interior with plenty of tech.

Cons
Acceleration lags at city speeds,
some practicality sacrificed for style,
lower touchscreen controls are distracting.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious, high-end interior
Powerful engine lineup
Balanced ride and handling
Mostly intuitive tech features

Cons
Poor fuel economy
High starting price

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
13.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
16.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
24
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
627ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
369ft-lbs
at 1 370rpm
Horsepower: 
577hp
at 6 000rpm
335hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
44.30Feet
43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.90in
196.60in
Width: 
78.10in
78.50in
Height: 
77.40in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
5.80in
Front Track: 
66.10in
Rear Track: 
66.60in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.90
37.10
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
38.70in
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
39.50in
40.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.80in
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.40in
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
68.60cu.ft
60.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7000lbs
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.10cu.ft
30.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
27.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
5842.00lbs
4960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Leather
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Multi-level heated

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link Front Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Suspension Info: 
Front Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Four zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
590 Watts Stereo Output
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
Memory Card Slot
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
15 Total Speakers
USB With External Media Control
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
730 watts stereo output
17 speakers
USB connection
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 9.5 In.
21 in
Wheels more: 
Outside Rear Mounted Spare Tire
Fullsize Matching Spare Tire
Performance Tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Emergency Braking Preparation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Adaptive Headlights
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist

Options

Packages: 
G Manufaktur Interior Package Plus
AMG® Night Package Plus
AMG® Trail Package
AMG® Night Package Magno
AMG® Night Package
Exclusive Interior Package Plus
G Manufaktur Interior Package
Seat Comfort Package
Exterior Options: 
Spare Tire Ring In Vehicle Color
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
Wheel Locking Bolts
AMG® Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
20" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
Spare Tire Ring In Night Black Magno
Roof In Obsidian Black
22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Wheels
Spare Tire Ring In Obsidian Black
Silver Brake Calipers
Interior Options: 
Two-Tone Dashboard
All-Season Floor Mats
AMG® Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Nappa Leather Grab Handles
AMG® DINAMICA/Carbon Fiber Performance Steering Wheel
AMG® Nappa/Black Piano Lacquer Performance Steering Wheel

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
G manufaktur Titanium Grey Pearl, Premium leather
#32373D
G manufaktur Saddle Brown, Premium leather
#64433C
G manufaktur Espresso Brown, Premium leather
#353134
G manufaktur Bengal Red, Premium leather
#552D35
G manufaktur Black w/Lime Green Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Yacht Blue/Black, Premium leather
#323C48
G manufaktur Platinum White/Black, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Yacht Blue, Premium leather
#323C48
G manufaktur Platinum White, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Black w/Red Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Gold Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Yacht Blue Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/White Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Saddle Brown/Black, Premium leather
#64433C
Tartufo/Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#766F6F
G manufaktur Black w/Bronze Topstitching, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Espresso Brown/Black, Premium leather
#353134
G manufaktur Bengal Red/Black, Premium leather
#552D35
G manufaktur Titanium Grey Pearl/Black, Premium leather
#32373D
Classic Red/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#B8393C
Black Nappa, Premium leather
#000000
Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#000000
Red/Black Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#B8393C
Macchiato Beige/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#B8A99F
Tartufo/Black Nappa, Premium leather
#766F6F
Macchiato Beige/Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, Premium leather
#B8A99F
G manufaktur Black w/Lime Green A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Bengal Red A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur Black w/Yacht Blue A-Brand, Premium leather
#000000
G manufaktur White w/Black A-Brand, Premium leather
#E4E3E1
G manufaktur Saddle Brown w/Black A-Brand, Premium leather
#64433C