Mercedes G class 2008 3 door

This generation of Mercedes G class 3 door is being produced from January, 2008. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. 2008 Mercedes G class comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Mercedes is available with one petrol engine with displacement 5.5 litres and power of 388 HP un one diesel engine with displacement 3.0 litres and power of 224 HP. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Mercedes G class 2008 3 door average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is approximately 14.7 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 11 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mercedes G class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 17 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +14% for petrol engines and +19% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes G class modification.

Mercedes G class 2008 3 door CO2 emissions for petrol engine is approximately 351 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 291 grams per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.9 seconds has Mercedes G 500 2008 4MATIC version, Mercedes G 320 2008 CDI 4MATIC is slower and reaching this speed only in 8.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 210 km/h for the 5.5 petrol 388 hp version (Mercedes G 500 2008 4MATIC).

Lenght of Mercedes G class is 421 cm, it is medium size car. Mercedes G class gross weight is 2850 kg, this car is about 30 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes G class trunk space is 250 litres.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 99 500 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes G class repair costs are 1300 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes G class 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 9000 € cost per year and 1.32 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 46%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 13% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes G class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes G class prices and costs.

Mercedes G class modifications

Mercedes G class safety

During safety testing Mercedes G class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes G class is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes G class got 78 points from 100.
Mercedes G class safety equipment has been rated as good - 72 percents from 100.

Mercedes G class prices

Mercedes G class 2008 crossover price in Latvia is from 51500 € to 175000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes G class price is very high - Mercedes G class is more than two times more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2008 - 2024 prices). Mercedes G class high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.