2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,800 to $28,600
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
G-Class

MSRP*: $148,250 to $161,500
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MPG - City 28 MPG 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 68.6 - 70.3 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 443-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 579-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 443 - 579 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.6 in 182.0 - 190.0 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class than in the Buick Envista, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Envista and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Envista, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envista is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Buick Envista is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.