BYD Seal U vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
41/100#263 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
G 580 mit EQ Technologie · name as listed in German
1 of 2 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
46/100#73 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UG-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 24%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+85 kW· 74%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.9 cu ft· 46%
- Power- best on this row+272 kW· 170%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
Range
70- Different test cycles - not compared.75Charging
1433Performance
32no dataPracticality
4362
How much is each in the US?
BYD Seal U
- G 580 with EQ Technology SUV
- $163,200
- 2027 G 580 Electric SUV
- $163,750
- G 580 mit EQ Technologie
- $163,750
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQG-Class with EQ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 85 kW
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (46)
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