Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs BMW X6

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class starts from $214,900 before on-road costs, while the BMW X6 opens at $149,900. 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 $236,390 and $164,890 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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW X6 gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class uses a Diesel producing 270kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.

The BMW X6 responds with a Diesel making 219kW and 670Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class measures 4,825mm long on a 2,890mm wheelbase, 135mm shorter than the BMW X6 at 4,960mm (2,975mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X6 generally means more rear legroom.

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

For towing, the BMW X6 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 $2,480/year for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and $2,195/year for the BMW X6. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the BMW X6.

Estimated annual total: $2,480 (Mercedes-Benz G-Class) vs $2,195 (BMW X6). 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 (Mercedes-Benz G-Class) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6). Both match on warranty length.