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Mercedes G-Class vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or BYD ETP3?

Mercedes G-Class vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
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BYD ETP3

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD ETP3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,970 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 246 km more than the BYD ETP3.

ETP3

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 considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 469 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 984 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is significantly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 845 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries very slightly more – 780 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class leads convincingly 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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