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GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Mercedes G-Class?

GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM WEY 05 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 321 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

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 markedly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 847 Nm. That’s about 317 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 WEY 05 is barely lighter – 2,410 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries considerably more – 715 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is clearly superior 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 £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 158 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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