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Mercedes G-Class vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Casalini 550?

Mercedes G-Class vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Casalini 550 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,559 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 597 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 1,136 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 2,060 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers significantly more boot space – 640 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 640 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries considerably more – 715 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 442 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 is far 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.

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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
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
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
273 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

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

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