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Mercedes G-Class vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Lynk & Co 01?

Mercedes G-Class vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Lynk & Co 01 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,738 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 404 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 629 Nm more.

G-Class

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, Lynk & Co 01 is markedly lighter – 1,935 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries considerably more – 715 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £36,900
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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 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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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lynk & Co
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

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

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