Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
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Range Rover SV P550
The clean-lined Range Rover SV
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, whose first generation debuted in 1979, has been on sale for over 40 years without significantly changing its stance, with improvements made to the interior, exterior, and powertrain. A major facelift was carried out in 2018, and in 2024, the “G 580 with EQ Technology,” equipped with a fully electric powertrain, was introduced to keep up with the times.
Like Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which is also promoting the electrification of its lineup, will be offering the Range Rover SV as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, which combines a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder gasoline turbo with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery. In EV mode, the car has a driving range of over 100km on a single charge.
The G 580 with EQ Technology has been given a special exterior, including LED headlights and a grille covered in black panels, but it still retains the rugged details that are characteristic of the G-Class. The Range Rover SV, with its beautiful flush-surfaced form, is 328mm longer, 224mm wider, and 107mm longer in wheelbase. Both are equipped with lithium-ion batteries, but the BEV G 580 with EQ Technology is 150kg heavier, weighing in at over 3 tons.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Body size = Length 4730mm x Width 1985mm x Height 1990mm
Wheelbase = 2890mm
Vehicle weight = 3120kg
Tire size = 275/50R20
Range Rover SV P550 AWD PHEV
Body size = Length 5058mm x Width 2209mm x Height 1870mm
Wheelbase = 2997mm
Vehicle weight = 2970kg
Tire size = 285/45R22
The G-Class features newly developed four-wheel independent motors
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
When Mercedes-Benz electrified the G-Class, they did not incorporate the existing fully electric architecture, but instead developed a new four-wheel independent motor. Two motors, each producing 108kW, are installed on the front and rear axles of the traditional ladder frame, squeezing out a maximum system output of 587PS (432kW) and a maximum torque of 1164Nm. The Range Rover SV P550’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is based on a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder gasoline turbo. Both have a maximum system output of over 500PS, but the G 580 with EQ technology achieves a massive torque of 1164Nm.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Power unit = 4 motors + lithium-ion battery
Maximum system output = 587 PS
Maximum torque = 1164 Nm
Drive system = AWD
Maximum cruising range = 530 km (WLTC mode)
Top speed = 180 km/h
0-100 km/h acceleration = 4.7 seconds
Range Rover SV P550 AWD PHEV
Engine type = Inline 6-cylinder gasoline turbo + motor
Displacement = 2996cc
Maximum system output = 550PS / 5500-6500rpm
Maximum torque = 800Nm / 2000-5000rpm
Transmission = Electronically controlled 8-speed automatic
Drive system = AWD
Top speed = 242km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h = 5.0 seconds
The ultimate in luxury Range Rover interior
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology
Range Rover SV
The G 580 with EQ technology cockpit features two 12.3-inch displays, the latest in Mercedes-Benz technology. The interior is luxurious, typical of Mercedes, with chrome accents and ventilation designed to resemble a jet turbine.
The Range Rover SV offers a high-quality interior worthy of being called the pinnacle of the brand. Functions are concentrated in a 12.3-inch touch display placed in the center of the instrument panel, and all switches on the center console have been eliminated. The Range Rover SV P550 is priced at 2.44 million yen more than the G 580 with EQ Technology. However, its beautiful and clean appearance, reminiscent of an ultra-luxurious living room, is a worthy reason to choose this car.
Meanwhile, the G 580 with EQ technology is a one-of-a-kind vehicle that combines the Geländewagen with a fully electric powertrain. Customers looking for a “highly efficient G-Class” will likely see no other options. However, Jaguar Land Rover is currently developing its first fully electric model, the Range Rover Electric, and is currently testing it around the world. After its official debut, scheduled for 2026, we will be able to compare it with the G 580 with EQ technology.
