Compare the2026 Jeep WranglerVS 2025 Mercedes G-Class

Both the Wrangler and the G-Class have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Jeep’s powertrain warranty covers the Wrangler 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Mercedes covers the G-Class. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the G-Class ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Wrangler’s warranty.

The Wrangler has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the G-Class’ independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don’t offer.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Wrangler second among compact suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The G-Class isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep above average in initial quality. With 24 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is rated below average.

As tested in Car and Driver the Wrangler Moab 392 6.4 V8 is faster than the G 580 electric motors (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Wrangler 4-door gets better mileage than the G-Class running its gasoline engine:

The Wrangler offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The G-Class doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

For better traction, the Wrangler 4-door Moab 392/Xteme 35’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the G-Class (315/70R17 vs. 295/40R22).

The Wrangler has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The G-Class doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

All Wranglers have standard full size spares so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare is not available on the G-Class 580 Without it you must depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wrangler 4-door’s wheelbase is 4.6 inches longer than on the G-Class (118.4 inches vs. 113.8 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Wrangler 4-door’s turning circle is 5.5 feet tighter than the AMG G 63’s (38.8 feet vs. 44.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Wrangler 2-door has a greater minimum ground clearance than the G-Class (9.7 vs. 9.5 inches), allowing the Wrangler to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Wrangler Rubicon 4-door Xtreme 35’s minimum ground clearance is 3.1 inches higher than on the G 580 (12.9 vs. 9.8 inches).

The Jeep Wrangler may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1550 to 1650 pounds less than the Mercedes G-Class.

The Wrangler 4-door has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the G-Class with its rear seat folded (72.4 vs. 68.6 cubic feet).

The Wrangler’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the left swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The G-Class’ rear cargo window doesn’t open.

All models of the Wrangler can be flat towed on all four wheels, allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Wrangler can be unhitched and driven around locally. Only the G-Class 580 can be dinghy towed.

The Wrangler’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The G-Class does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Wrangler has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the G-Class only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Wrangler’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. The G-Class doesn’t even offer side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Wrangler has standard extendable sun visors. The G-Class doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Wrangler Rubicon/Willys/Sahara/High Altitude/Rubicon has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The G-Class doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Jeep Wrangler JL comes in four door and soft top bodystyles; the Mercedes G-Class isn’t available as a soft top.

Motor Trend selected the Wrangler as their 2019 Sport Utility of the Year. The G-Class has never been chosen.

The Jeep Wrangler outsold the Mercedes G-Class by over 14 to one during 2024.