Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs NIO EC6
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
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
SUV
All-New EC6 Standard range battery (75 kWh)
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
61/100#204 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQEC6NIO EC6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 11%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.9 cu ft· 4%
- Power- best on this row+72 kW· 20%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row26.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 49%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ | NIO EC6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| 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 | version: 100-kWh-Batterie | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | version: 100-kWh-Batterie |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQNIO EC6
Range
63- Different test cycles - not compared.59Charging
3443Performance
no data95Practicality
8784
How much is each in the US?
- G 580 with EQ Technology SUV
- $163,200
- 2027 G 580 Electric SUV
- $163,750
- G 580 mit EQ Technologie
- $163,750
NIO EC6
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- NIO EC6
- 314 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- NIO EC6
- version: 100-kWh-Batterie
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- NIO EC6
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (50)
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