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Mercedes G Class vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes G Class vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Cadillac Lyriq is substantially cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,448 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac Lyriq is clearly more efficient: consuming 21.8 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers marginally more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 51 km more than the Mercedes G Class.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers marginally more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 284 Nm more.

G Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes G Class is barely lighter – 2,485 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers marginally more boot space – 640 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries visibly more – 715 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq stands out in the key areas 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
426 - 487 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G Class have?

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

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