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Mercedes G-Class vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Renault Clio?

Mercedes G-Class vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly 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.

Renault Clio is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Clio

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 158 HP. That’s roughly 447 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 Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 974 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, Renault Clio is significantly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is decisively 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.

from £17,100
Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
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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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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 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
92 - 118 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,768 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
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

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

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