

Angus MacKenzie
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQG review: Prototype ride-along
3 Years Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

3.0 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $135,900
excl. on-roads

2.9 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $245,691
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
2.9 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
195kW / 620Nm
Power and torque
243kW / 700Nm
1096km
1053km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
2.9 L
Cylinders
6cyl
Cylinders
6cyl
1096km
1053km
Power
195kW at 4000 rpm
Power
243kW
Torque
620Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
700Nm at 1200 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.0 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
6.4 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
100 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.5 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
191g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
252g / km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
—
Service interval
12 month / 25,000 km
Length
5151 mm
Length
4606 mm
Height
1805 mm
Height
1969 mm
Width
2000 mm
Width
1931 mm
Ground clearance unladen
221 mm
Ground clearance unladen
241 mm
Front track
1684 mm
Front track
1638 mm
Rear track
1705 mm
Rear track
1638 mm
Wheelbase
3105 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
Boot space
212 L
Boot space
667 L
Kerb weight
5390 kg
Kerb weight
5487 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3220 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3150 kg
Tare weight
2386 kg
Tare weight
2413 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
275/50 R20 113W
Front tyres
275/55 R19 109H
Front rims
8.5x20
Front rims
8.5x19
Rear tyres
275/50 R20 113W
Rear tyres
275/55 R19 109H
Rear rims
8.5x20
Rear rims
8.5x19
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and 234
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
yes
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
30.9°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
29.9°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Standard
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
no
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
10
Number of speakers
15
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
4
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Standard


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