Benefactor Serrano

The Benefactor Serrano is a SUVs vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.

This vehicle also appears in Grand Theft Auto IV.

How to get the Serrano in GTA 5 Story Mode:

In GTA V Story Mode, the Serrano can only be found and stolen (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below). It is not available for purchase.

How to get the Serrano in GTA Online:

The Serrano can be simply found and stolen on the street (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below), or it can be purchased for a price of $60,000.

The Serrano can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle. It can be customized at Los Santos Customs. You can also modify it in a Vehicle Workshop inside one of your owned properties.

Once acquired, you can request the delivery of the Serrano from the Mechanic.

NB: Previously only stealable, the Serrano was also made available for purchase in GTA Online on September 11, 2018. However, it has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.

The Serrano is also one of the "wanted" vehicles that can be required for the Simeon's Export Requests freemode mission, giving you a reward of $9,000 when delivered to his garage.

Benefactor Serrano in Real Life:

The design of the Benefactor Serrano is based on a real life Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164.

Benefactor Serrano Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Serrano in GTA V is 101.50 mph (163.35 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Serrano in GTA Online?

Yes, it's possible to sell the Serrano. If you purchased the vehicle, you can sell it for a resale price of $36,000 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades. Otherwise, if you stole the Serrano from the street, you can sell it for $6,000.

Serrano: GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class SUVs
Manufacturer Benefactor
Vehicle Features Mystery Prize
Acquisition Can be stolen / found
GTA Online Price $60,000
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Sell Can be sold if stolen or purchased
Sell Price (Resale) $36,000 ($129,150 when fully upgraded)
Sell Price (Stolen) $6,000
Import Reward $9,000
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed - Game Files 80.78 mph (130.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164

Seats 4
Mass / Weight 2,400 KG
Drive Train AWD
Gears 6

Serrano: GTA V Performance

The below Top Speed & Lap Time have been accurately tested by Broughy.

Top Speed - Real 101.50 mph (163.35 km/h)
Lap Time 1:16.376
Bulletproof No

Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Serrano, with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:

Explosive Weapon	Amount
Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles	1
RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon	1
Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II)	2
Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC)	1
Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak	1

Serrano: GTA V Statistics

Speed

69.75
Acceleration

50.00
Braking

13.33
Handling

63.64
Overall 49.18

Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.

Serrano Description:

Fun fact: what's the fastest growing market in the American auto industry? That's right! Compact SUVs! And do you know why? That's right! Neither do we! And is that a good enough reason to buy one? That's right! It had better be!

Serrano: GTA V Appearances

Game Edition GTA OnlineGTA V Story Mode
DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch
Release Date September 17, 2013
Platforms PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Xbox OnePlayStation 3Xbox 360

Serrano Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V
Where to find the Serrano in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:
Story Mode:
- Lake Vinewood Estates cul-de-sac
- Rockford Hills
- Downtown Los Santos
- Paleto Bay
- Grand Senora Desert
Import/Export Mission
- Simeon's SMS List 5
- Simeon's Old List 4 (PS3 & Xbox 360)

Model ID serrano
Default Radio Stations FlyLo FM, Soulwax FM
Notes NB: Previously only stealable, the Serrano was also made available for purchase in GTA Online on September 11, 2018. However, it has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.

Serrano: Vehicle Customization

Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $186,300

Modification	Story Price	GTA Online Price
Armor
No Armor	$250	$500
Armor Upgrade 20%	$1,250	$5,250
Armor Upgrade 40%	$3,125	$8,750
Armor Upgrade 60%	$5,000	$14,000
Armor Upgrade 80%	$8,750	$24,500
Armor Upgrade 100%	$12,500	$35,000
Brakes
Stock Brakes	$250	$500
Street Brakes	$5,000	$10,000
Sport Brakes	$6,750	$13,500
Race Brakes	$8,750	$17,500
Bumpers
Stock Front Bumper	$750	$1,500
Custom Front Bumper	$1,250	$2,500
Stock Rear Bumper	$750	$1,500
Custom Rear Bumper	$1,250	$2,500
Engine
EMS Upgrade, Level 1	$2,250	$4,500
EMS Upgrade, Level 2	$3,125	$6,250
EMS Upgrade, Level 3	$4,500	$9,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 4	$8,375	$16,750
Exhausts
Stock Exhaust	$130	$260
Dual Exit Exhaust	$375	$750
Big Bore Exhaust	$899	$1,800
Explosives
Ignition Bomb	N/A	$5,000
Remote Bomb	N/A	$7,500
Grilles
Stock Grille	$100	$200
Big Badge Grille	$375	$750
Horns
See the full list of the available Horns options »
Lights > Headlights
Stock Lights	$200	$400
Xenon Lights	$1,000	$5,000
Lights > Neon Kits
See the full list of the available Neon Kits options »
Plates
Blue on White 1	$50	$200
Blue on White 2	$50	$200
Blue on White 3	$50	$200
Yellow on Blue	$75	$300
Yellow on Black	$150	$600
Respray
See the full list of the available Respray options »
Skirts
Stock Skirts	$1,250	$2,500
Custom Skirts	$1,500	$3,000
Spoilers
None	$500	$1,000
Roof Spoiler	$750	$1,500
Suspension
Stock Suspension	$100	$200
Lowered Suspension	$500	$1,000
Street Suspension	$1,000	$2,000
Sport Suspension	$1,700	$3,400
Competition Suspension	$2,200	$4,400
Transmission
Stock Transmission	$250	$500
Street Transmission	$7,375	$14,750
Sports Transmission	$8,125	$16,250
Race Transmission	$10,000	$20,000
Turbo
None	$1,250	$2,500
Turbo Tuning	$6,250	$35,000
Wheels > Wheel Type
See the full list of the available Wheel Types options »
Wheels > Wheel Color
See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options »
Wheels > Tire Design
Stock Tires	$100	$200
Custom Tires	$2,500	$5,000
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
Standard Tires	$350	$200
Bulletproof Tires	$4,000	$25,000 (Rank 20)
Low Grip Tires	N/A	$500 (at LS Car Meet)
Wheels > Tire Smoke
See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
Windows
None	$100	$500
Light Smoke	$200	$1,500
Dark Smoke	$450	$3,500
Limo	$700	$5,000