LEGO Mercedes G-500 #42177 | Review & Comparison

If there's a big Technic car with working suspension, then sign me up! The G-500 joins this club and to me is a great follow up to the Land Rover Defender from 2019. Josh and I ran this comparison and there is not a clear winner. I will say that the Land Rover seemed to do much better when given a real outdoor off road test.

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[joe-bowling]

I thought the Mercedes looked really cool on the box and I love the orange color, but comparing it to the Land Rover really draws attention to all the exposed Technic holes on the Mercedes. Great video guys!

[markkloplepol]

Have this on pre-order and am so excited! Has a spot on my shelf, right next to the Technic Defender and classic defender!

[merijnvanschaik]

I'm in doubt on a purchase. Technically the Landrover was more complex with the working gearbox and stuff, especiallly for the money. I don't mind the gaps but I was hoping it would also have a working gearbox.
I think I'm due a nice set, I was hoping this would be it, now I'm doubtfull.

[MarkBuildsBRIX]

The G-500 looks great - Awesome review as always Alex

[johnnewell]

Nice comparison. The most obvious difference IMHO is the much simpler drivetrain on the G500. The LR was fairly complex and easy to put together in ways that caused some problems...maybe Lego wanted to avoid that, but then perhaps the price should reflect that. The G500 build had some odd points, including several places where the pieces are "bent, " not perpendicular nor parallel. I'm not really complaining - I bought the G500, enjoyed building it and have no regrets. But I bought it thinking it was going to be equal to the LR and it really isn't quite in the same class.

[arghjayem]

The Mercedes looks better IMHO. As for the pieces over the wheels, I think it’s better that they didn’t use the same pieces as the Land Rover for the Mercedes. Would’ve looked too similar plus the Mercedes way gives you more pieces to build with. I think the Land Rover, like a lot of the small supercar set like the Peugot hypercar, suffers from having too many set specific parts and so is hard to create alternative builds for. Whereas the Mercedes I feel there are several b and c models to build from it straight off the bat! Sure the gearing is simpler but let’s face it most don’t make full use of the gearing anyway so the simplification is welcomed IMHO.

If I could only have one of the two sets, it would definitely be the Mercedes!

[chefeddie]

Boo! Stickers!!! We need to call for a ban on all stickers for Legos!!! If Mega Construx can go all print pieces, so can Lego. 😡

[mariokelly]

I don't really understand the purpose of the lockers or drivetrain without some sort of electric motor.

[totallyaddictedbricks]

Great review guys!
For me all the Mercedes does is highlight how awesome the Landrover was, and still is 5/6 years later. For me, the Mercedes in comparison just looks like it was a half arse job. And how are we STILL having this ugly blue pin issue.
I was looking forward to putting this set with my Landrover but nah, it's an easy pass, my shelf space is too valuable to waste on this average set.

[onecleverpig]

Awesome video! Technic has been doing great this year, in my opinion! We definitely need an Alex's Top 5 Technic of 2024 video! Space, F1, Supercar, and now this!!

Also, I'm coming in to hopefully help out for your reviews of the Jesko sets so you don't get roasted in the comments. It's "yes-ko" as opposed to "jess-ko".

[DaRealSystem]

My Opinion is to never put stickers on Lego

[Riotcodm]

Nice vid like the G500 and prob gonna get ir

[ianarce]

In my opinion they both look great but the g500 is better

[Riotcodm]

The reason Mercedes that the Mercedes did not do good outside cause it light

[reventonrowe]

Looks cool to thrash around in the back yard. Not very nice as a display though. Landrover looks better. Not interested in a Mercedes. Wish it was a Landcruiser or Suzuki Jimny instead.

[adrianhenryk]

Another moc copy by Lego... land rover after market max 130$ and new Mercedes 260$ ...My qyestion is for what double price when people try to get rid of landrover even it was really good building

[studboy]

Merc is way too high. Actual car is lower

[ALPE]

Horrible panneling in the mercedes, also the colour...I definetely will not buy it