DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz EQB vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $500 a year less in fuel for the Mercedes-Benz EQB (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the bigger car, about 2 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 6).
The two cars
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,497 lb (Class 250 4dr SUV).
The 2025 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).
Buying used? The 2024 EQB and the 2024 G-Class have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2022 EQB.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
It doesn't clearly beat the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on any measure we track.
Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if…
- You put reliability history first (0 vs 6 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB
- AWD / 4WD available
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
- No recalls so far
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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