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Mercedes G Class vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Porsche Macan?

Mercedes G Class vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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.

Porsche Macan is somewhat cheaper – starting at 89,300 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,276 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Macan is considerably more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 106 km more than the Mercedes G Class.

Macan

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 only slightly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers slightly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 955 Nm. That’s about 209 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, Porsche Macan is marginally lighter – 2,470 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers noticeably more boot space – 640 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan is narrowly ahead 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 km
Mercedes G Class
Porsche Macan

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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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Mercedes G Class
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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