Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550 SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G550 SUV

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 Pros Strong V8 engine offers a ton of power.

 Pros Remarkable off-road capabilities.

 Pros Luxurious passenger cabin with high-quality materials.

 Pros Plenty of headroom.

 Pros Generous amount of cargo space behind the rear seat.

 Pros Full-time four-wheel drive is always ready for changing weather and terrain.

 Pros Vault-like construction.

 Pros Innovative seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters offers more control.

 Pros Timeless exterior styling.

 Pros Long list of standard safety features.

 Pros Comfortable and supportive seats.

 Pros Extremely smooth ride.

 Cons Large turning circle makes parking and maneuvering a challenge.

 Cons Tall roof height does not help with confidence while cornering.

 Cons Steering is quite slow because it is designed for off-road use.

 Cons Humps in floor make it impossible to haul wide cargo.

 Cons Rear seat could use a little more legroom.

 Cons Leather is the only material available.

 Cons Awkward placement of cup holders.

 Cons Some controls feel out of reach.

 Cons COMAND interface is dated and fussy.

 Cons Rear seat entertainment is not available.

 Cons Horrible fuel-economy at 12 mpg in the city and 15 mpg on the highway.

 Cons High MSRP is out of the budget of most consumers.

 Cons No crash test ratings are available.