Global EV Comparison: Mercedes G 580 EQ vs Tesla Model Y Performance
Struggling to Decide? Let AI Help!
Your AI Summary Is Ready!
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) has a starting price of €142622, compared to the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), which starts at €61990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Austria | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €142622 | €61990 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 492 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 473 km | 580 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 480 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 124 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 116 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 29.3 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.41 km/kWh | 5.85 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.8 | 8.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7 | 7.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 432 kW | 461 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 579 hp | 618 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1164 Nm | 741 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 7 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) is longer and wider, but the Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) is taller.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4624 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1931 mm | 1982 mm |
| Height | 1986 mm | 1611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), but the Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Mercedes G 580 EQ (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Mercedes G 580 EQ | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3085 kg | 2108 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 555 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1990 l | 2138 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
