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Mercedes G-Class vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs ), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Tesla Roadster?

Mercedes G-Class vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes G-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,695 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 521 km more than the Mercedes G-Class.

Roadster

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 4.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 640 L.

G-Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 1,164 Nm. That’s about 8,836 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster leads convincingly 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range 1,000 km
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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
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
1,000 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
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
-

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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power 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
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

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

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