Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on range (EPA). The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels)
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024
48/100#72 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
G 580 mit EQ Technologie · name as listed in German
1 of 2 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
55/100#71 of 80 · Everyday
Hyundai Kona Electric is cheaper by $131,075
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricG-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+22 mi· 9%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 26%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 100%
- Cargo space- best on this row+18.3 cu ft· 111%
- Power- best on this row+282 kW· 188%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.5 s faster· 35%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Kona Electric | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: KONA N Line | |
| 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Kona ElectricMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
Range
7263Charging
1525Performance
45no dataPracticality
6889
How much is each in the US?
Hyundai Kona Electric
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date
hyundainews.com- 2024 SE FWD
- $32,675
- 2024 SEL FWD
- $36,675
- 2024 Limited FWD
- $41,045
- 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?
Hyundai Kona ElectricKona Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 22 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQG-Class with EQ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Hyundai Kona ElectricKona Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Ahead by
- $131,075
Where next
Compare with others
Hyundai Kona Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 39 sources
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