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Mercedes G-Class vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Mazda 6 Estate?

Mercedes G-Class vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 411 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 Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 906 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is considerably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,010 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers moderately more boot space – 640 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes G-Class
Mazda 6 Estate

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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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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Mercedes G-Class
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
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Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
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