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Mercedes G-Class vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Subaru BRZ?

Mercedes G-Class vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Subaru BRZ is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

BRZ

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 considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 914 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is significantly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 403 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries substantially more – 715 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
395 - 404 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

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

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

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