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DS N°8 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
Selected trimG 580 with EQ Technology283 mi · 116 kWh · £154,870
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric leads on family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDS
DS
5.4
Mercedes-Benz
4.7
Motorway RangeDS
DS
6.8
Mercedes-Benz
2.4
FamilyMercedes-Benz
DS
7.8
Mercedes-Benz
9
ChargingMercedes-Benz
DS
5.7
Mercedes-Benz
7.2
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Mercedes-Benz
0.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric
G 580 with EQ Technology
- 60 litres more boot space
- 40 kW faster rapid charging
- 3.0s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz G-Class ElectricG 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 (better) | £154,870 |
| Official range | 341 miles (better) | 283 miles |
| Boot space | 560 L | 620 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 4.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric
Length
DS N°84,810mm-53mm
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric4,863mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm-26mm
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric1,931mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-389mm
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric1,969mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz G-Class ElectricG 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,863 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm (better) | 1,931 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,187 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 13.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare (better) | 469 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz G-Class ElectricG 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L | 620 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1990 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°8
- Boot space of 560 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,810 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric
- Boot space of 620 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,863 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric G 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.86m+53mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.93m+26mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.19m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.97m+389mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.89m-10mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 250mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L | 620L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1990L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 13.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg (better) | 3,209kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 116kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi (better) | 283 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 200kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 (better) | £154,870 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz G-Class ElectricG 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles (better) | 283 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles (better) | 235 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 116 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz G-Class ElectricG 580 with EQ Technology |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 4.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | Not available |
| Torque | 345 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
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DS N°8
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric G 580 with EQ Technology
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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DS N°8
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric worth the extra £104,080 over the DS N°8?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric costs £104,080 more than the DS N°8. For that premium it adds 40 kW faster peak rapid charging, 60 litres more boot space and a 3.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The DS N°8 is not just cheaper - it also offers 58 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°8 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric?
The DS N°8 is £104,080 cheaper to buy. The DS N°8 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £280 for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the DS N°8 comes out roughly £104,760 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°8 and Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 235 miles for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°8 goes roughly 49 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric?
The two are within 26 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 469 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .