Mercedes-Benz G 500 vs BMW i5 M60 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

BMW i5 M60

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Car A

Mercedes-Benz G 500

The Mercedes-Benz G 500 combines serious performance with a luxury focus and useful space for five, making it a confident choice for road trips and upscale family use. High purchase price and thirsty petrol consumption mean it won’t suit budget or city-first priorities.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

BMW i5 M60

Car B

BMW i5 M60

A luxury electric saloon that blends serious performance with long-distance practicality. Best for drivers prioritizing premium comfort and speed over maximum winter traction or tight budgets.

5 seatsSedanElectric619 hpElectric

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Usage fit

Family 64 / 36

City 20 / 26

Budget / value 26 / 5

Road trip 70 / 49

Performance 38 / 44

Cargo 28 / 32

Practical 40 / 24

Premium 81 / 71

Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz G 500 · Orange = BMW i5 M60

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz G 500 BMW i5 M60

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz G 500

Explosive acceleration and strong power make passing and merging effortless.
Luxury-focused experience aligns with premium expectations.
510 L cargo space and five seats work well for road trips and growing families.
Signals a strong safety focus for added peace of mind.
Very high purchase price.
11.5 L/100 km fuel use is not efficient for daily commuting.
Only five seats with no third row for larger families.
Front-wheel-drive layout may not meet buyers seeking all-weather traction.

BMW i5 M60

Blistering straight-line pace: 619 hp, 1000 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.7 s.
Long-trip readiness with a 101.7 kWh battery and an estimated 497 km range.
Room for family duties: five seats and a large 570 L boot.
Luxury-focused positioning suits premium comfort and performance driving.
Premium price point (109,900) rules out budget-focused buyers.
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy those seeking maximum winter traction.
If you need well over ~500 km between charges, the 497 km range may feel limiting.
Saloon body lacks the wide hatch opening and seating flexibility some shoppers want.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz G 500 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz G 500 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW i5 M60 if…

More power

BMW i5 M60 puts out 619 hp vs 422 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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