Cadillac LYRIQ vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Cadillac LYRIQ. ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and AKG audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 3-zone in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Drivetrain

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class responds with a Diesel making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 270kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 180mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 313L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Cadillac LYRIQ's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 12.1 m against 13.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Cadillac LYRIQ costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class about $2,480 a year (8.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz G-Class).

Where each one leads

The Cadillac LYRIQ: the lower starting price ($90,000 against $214,900), more power (388kW against 270kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 480L).

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Cadillac LYRIQ.

The Verdict

Cadillac LYRIQ scores higher, 67 vs 65

The Cadillac LYRIQ scores 67 to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 27 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 9 points), safety (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 6 points). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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