Head-to-head
Mercedes EQS vs Mercedes G580 Electric
The Mercedes EQS starts $30,000 (12%) below the Mercedes G580 Electric. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Sedan
Mercedes EQS
Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric sedan — the 2026 update brings a new 108 kWh battery and 350 kW DC charging architecture. The claimed 925 km WLTP range is among the longest of any production EV on sale.
- From
- $219,900
- Range
- 925 km
- Battery
- 108 kWh
Option B · SUV
Mercedes G580 Electric
The electric G-Class — Mercedes-Benz's flagship off-road luxury SUV reimagined with four electric motors (one per wheel) for tank-turn capability and genuine off-road competence.
- From
- $249,900
- Range
- 473 km
- Battery
- 116 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQS and Mercedes G580 Electric, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS goes 452 km further on a charge (925 vs 473 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS accepts 150 kW more DC peak charging (350 vs 200 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Power · advantage Mercedes G580 Electric
The Mercedes G580 Electric puts down 103 kW more (432 vs 329 kW).
- 4
Battery · advantage Mercedes G580 Electric
The Mercedes G580 Electric carries a 8.0 kWh larger battery (116 vs 108 kWh).
- 5
Price · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS undercuts the Mercedes G580 Electric by $30,000 (12%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQS wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $30,000
- ▸ 452 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (350 kW vs 200 kW)
Where the Mercedes G580 Electric wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.7s vs 5.5s)
Mercedes EQS
What we like
- ✓ Claimed 925 km WLTP range — segment-leading
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging architecture (2026 spec)
- ✓ Mercedes flagship cabin tech and refinement
What we don't
- ✕ Pricing puts it firmly in BMW i7 / Tesla Model S territory
- ✕ Boot is sedan-shape (large but no hatch)
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight
Mercedes G580 Electric
What we like
- ✓ Quad-motor independent control (tank-turn capable)
- ✓ Genuine off-road credentials with EV powertrain
- ✓ Built in Graz, Austria
What we don't
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight blunts efficiency
- ✕ Modest 473 km WLTP range for the price
- ✕ Not ANCAP tested locally
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQS vs Mercedes G580 Electric
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQS or the Mercedes G580 Electric?
- The Mercedes EQS is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $219,900 versus $249,900 for the Mercedes G580 Electric, a $30,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Mercedes EQS has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 925 km, 452 km further than the Mercedes G580 Electric's 473 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Mercedes EQS accepts a peak DC charging rate of 350 kW versus 200 kW for the Mercedes G580 Electric. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Mercedes G580 Electric does 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds — 0.8 s quicker than the Mercedes EQS's 5.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Mercedes EQS better value than the Mercedes G580 Electric?
- On paper the Mercedes EQS is $30,000 cheaper AND beats the Mercedes G580 Electric on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQS
if…
- ✓ you want to save $30,000 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (452 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
Choose the
Mercedes G580 Electric
if…
- ✓ you match the profile: g-wagen loyalists
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.