Honda Insight vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on fast-charge peak and power.
SUV
Insight
Japan · checked Oct 21, 2026 · global.honda
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?
InsightHonda InsightG-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+120 kW· 150%
- Power- best on this row+282 kW· 188%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row32.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 60%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 60%
- Torque- best on this row+630 lb-ft· 276%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Honda Insight | 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 | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | no data | |
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Honda Insight if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Honda InsightMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
Range
78- Different test cycles - not compared.63Charging
1934Practicality
8087
How much is each in the US?
Honda Insight
- 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
- Honda Insight
- 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
- Honda Insight
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 120 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 25 sources
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