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Mercedes G-Class vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Volvo EX30?

Mercedes G-Class vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Volvo EX30

3.8 (11 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EX30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,599 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is clearly more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 11 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 4 km more than the Volvo EX30.

EX30

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 noticeably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 621 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX30 is noticeably lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 322 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 km
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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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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Reviews Volvo EX30

3.8 (11 Reviews)
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Burkhard Noltmann
28 Jun 2026, 22:00:46

Much cheaper and, as the twin, completely sufficient compared with the Ultra. The cockpit is a bit of an acquired taste.

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V
8 Jun 2026, 10:03:34

Very disappointing overall for a car that comes to €57,500 with options.
After 27,000 km in it over 2 years — so many disappointments...
Despite Volvo’s updates, many “small” problems that ruin daily life:

Mirrors that desynchronize and reset when you open the car.
With the keyless option the car sometimes unlocks when you’re at a distance but won’t open when you try the door.
Intrusive driver aids that become dangerous: they slam the brakes when detecting phantom vehicles while reversing (with a wall behind) or detect vehicles in the lane to our left as a “vehicle coming from the left” (same in roundabouts).
Same issue when overtaking: it lets you pass without problem but then abruptly pushes you back into oncoming traffic when you cross the line to move over.
Screen that stays black or frozen for several tens of seconds at startup.
Performance drops sharply once battery falls below 60%.

Handling is rather mixed: very good when it was new, after two years it develops body roll, tends to overreact in corners (it bounces), and loses grip at the front in roundabouts (for a rear-wheel-drive…).

The engine is overall pleasant and powerful, but the chassis does not at all match the 272 hp.

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Maes Ivo
13 May 2026, 21:43:53

Volvo EX30 twin performance is een super handige compacte auto die vast op de weg ligt . Is pijlsnel en je zit iets hoger. Interieur went snel . Ik heb er zelf eentje en ben er verliefd op . Heb BMW G30 gehad . Fantastische auto , maar groot en onhandig . Geef mij maar de Volvo en we zijn maar met 2 .

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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Mercedes G-Class
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,838 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
370 - 390 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

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

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