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Acura ZDX vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2026 Acura ZDX vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Acura ZDX

2026 Acura ZDX

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS2 – 1Acura ZDX wins 2 of 3 categories
Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $350 a year less in fuel for the Acura ZDX (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 15).

The two cars

The 2026 Acura ZDX is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 327 miles and takes about 11.2 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,479 lb (550 4dr SUV).

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EV
Fuel
EV, Hybrid
EV
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
18 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
17 city
327 mi
EV range
239 mi
$850
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$1,200

Performance & space

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Length
181.9 in
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Width
76 in
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Height
77.6 in
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Curb weight (lightest)
5,479 lb

Safety & reliability

0
Recalls (2026)
0
15
Recalls, all years since 2005
0
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

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Buying used

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Best used year
2024
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Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Acura ZDX if…

  • You want an EV with more range (327 miles)

Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if…

  • You put reliability history first (0 vs 15 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Acura ZDX

  • Long EV rangeUp to 327 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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