Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs Smart #3
The Smart #3 leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ leads on cargo space.
SUV
G 580 mit EQ Technologie · name as listed in German
1 of 2 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
46/100#73 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
41/100#257 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQSmart #3Smart #3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 6%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.8 cu ft· 68%
- AC charging- best on this row+12 kW· 129%
- Torque- best on this row+459 lb-ft· 114%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Version named in Chinese by the source |
| 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 | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| 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 Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQSmart #3
Range
75- Different test cycles - not compared.66Charging
3333Performance
no data98Practicality
6237
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
Smart #3
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Smart #3Smart #3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Smart #3
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Smart #3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 42 sources
Every source link (56)
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