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Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Mercedes G-Class?

Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Scudo is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,684 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Scudo uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat Scudo is a bit more efficient: consuming 23.6 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers visibly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 127 km more than the Fiat Scudo.

G-Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 425 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 764 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Scudo is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 763 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,090 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Fiat Scudo
Mercedes G-Class

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Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Fiat Scudo
Mercedes G-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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