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Mercedes G Class vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes G Class vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Jimny

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially lighter

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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Jimny is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,313 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Jimny

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 102 HP. That’s roughly 503 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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes G Class is somewhat faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 1,034 Nm more.

G Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes G Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,320 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,990 L, about 1,127 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 445 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is far ahead overall 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • 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 : 468 km
Mercedes G Class
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mercedes G Class
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
468 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,624 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
415 - 715 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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