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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes G Class?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter

Mercedes G Class

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM ORA 03 is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,170 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 03 is considerably more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 11.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers slightly more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 48 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

G Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 434 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 914 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is significantly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 412 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries substantially more – 715 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 360 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • 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 : 468 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
-
Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,983 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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