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Mercedes G-Class vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 102 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 Express?

Mercedes G-Class vs Renault Express: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,465 £.

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

Express

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 924 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, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,189 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries very slightly more – 715 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express is barely 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
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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