Ford Explorer Electric vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Explorer Standard Range
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ford.co.uk
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
G 580 mit EQ Technologie · name as listed in German
1 of 2 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
49/100#78 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Explorer ElectricFord Explorer ElectricG-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+55 kW· 38%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.2 cu ft· 31%
- Power- best on this row+307 kW· 246%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row28.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 52%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer Electric | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford Explorer Electric if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford Explorer ElectricMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
Range
59- Different test cycles - not compared.63Charging
6034Performance
48no dataPracticality
7087
How much is each in the US?
Ford Explorer Electric
- 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
- Ford Explorer Electric
- WLTP
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQG-Class with EQ
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Ford Explorer Electric
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 55 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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