Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on 10–80% charge 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
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
66/100#51 of 87 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $133,760
Who's ahead - and by how much?
G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 9%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.9 cu ft· 9%
- Power- best on this row+272 kW· 170%
- AC charging- best on this row+2 kW· 33%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version not named |
| 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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
6381Charging
3443Performance
no data53Practicality
8780
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
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQG-Class with EQ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $133,760
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 74
- Price
- from $37,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 76
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac VistiqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $47,510
- Score
- 72
- Price
- from $77,500
- Subaru UnchartedNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $13,805
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $43,795
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
Every source link (63)
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