Mercedes-Benz · model year 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Mercedes-Benz G-Class model years →

UK certified builds7

Power300–530 hp

CO₂140–322 g/km

Combined MPG20.5–28.5

US EPA records1

2016 UK builds, engines & trims

Build	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Power hp	CO₂ g/km	MPG	Record
Performance	—	Petrol	Automatic	530	240	—	Dossier
Diesel	—	Diesel	Automatic	310	140	—	Dossier
Petrol	—	Petrol	Manual	300	165	—	Dossier
AMG G 63 with 20'' rear wheels	5,461 cc	Petrol	Automatic	—	322	20.5	Dossier
AMG G 63 with 21'' rear wheels	5,461 cc	Petrol	Automatic	—	322	20.5	Dossier
G 350 d with 18'' rear wheels	2,987 cc	Diesel	Automatic	—	261	28.5	Dossier
G 350 d with 19'' rear wheels	2,987 cc	Diesel	Automatic	—	261	28.5	Dossier

UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.

2016 US EPA fuel-economy records

Year	Engine	Drive	Transmission	Fuel	MPG (US) comb.	CO₂ g/mi	EV range mi	Source
2016	4.0 L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	Premium	13	663	—	EPA ↗

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.

US safety recalls

19V787000 2019-11-01 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
17V713000 2017-11-14 · model years 2016, 2017 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for…
17V250000 2017-04-11 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 STEERING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners…
17V178000 2017-03-14 · model years 2016 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz…

NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.

Sources

UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.