BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The BMW X6 starts from $149,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class opens at $214,900. That makes the BMW X6 the more affordable entry point by $65,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $164,890 and $236,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X6 by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW X6 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X6 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X6 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW X6 and 3-zone in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The BMW X6 uses a Diesel producing 219kW and 670Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class responds with a Diesel making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 219kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X6 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X6 measures 4,960mm long on a 2,975mm wheelbase, 135mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 580L in the BMW X6 and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the BMW X6 a 100L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,195/year for the BMW X6 and $2,480/year for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the BMW X6.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (BMW X6) vs $2,480 (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). The BMW X6 saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). Both match on warranty length.