Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 leads on range (EPA) and 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
55/100#71 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
55/100#70 of 80 · Everyday
Volvo EX30 is cheaper by $123,405
Who's ahead - and by how much?
G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQEX30Volvo EX30
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+22 mi· 9%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 13%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+23.6 cu ft· 210%
- Power- best on this row+232 kW· 116%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s faster· 10%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: P5 Electric | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| 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 | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: P5 Long Range Electric | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQVolvo EX30
Range
6372Charging
2539Performance
no data83Practicality
8944
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
- Single Motor Extended Range
- $40,345
- Twin Motor Performance
- $46,345
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EX30EX30
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 239 miEPA
- Volvo EX30
- 261 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 22 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX30EX30
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 32 min
- Volvo EX30
- 28 min
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- 200 kW
- Volvo EX30
- 175 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volvo EX30EX30
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ
- Volvo EX30
- Ahead by
- $123,405
Where next
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
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