Leapmotor C16 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
56/100#160 of 281 · 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
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 22%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+116 kW· 138%
- Cargo space- best on this row+10.1 cu ft· 41%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row31.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 57%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
Range
52- Different test cycles - not compared.63Charging
3725Performance
68no dataPracticality
9589
How much is each in the US?
Leapmotor C16
No US price yet
- 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
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 116 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C16 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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