2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2026 Rivian R1S
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2026 Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | Quad-Motor AWD with 3-row 7-passenger capability |
| Displacement | 3.0 L to 4.0 L | Not available |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | Not available |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged | Not available |
| Power | 577 hp (430 kW) | 532 hp (397 kW) to 835 hp (623 kW) |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) | 611 lb-ft (829 Nm) to 908 lb-ft (1,231 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric | Electric |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 3.0 s |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Single-speed |
| Gears | 9 | 1 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | AWD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191.9 in (4,873 mm) | 200.8 in (5,100 mm) |
| Width | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 81.8 in (2,078 mm) |
| Height | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) | 73.7 in (1,872 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) | 121.1 in (3,076 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in (241 mm) | 14.9 in (378 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,644 lb (2,560 kg) | 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | Not available |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | Not available |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | Not available |
| Electric range | 239 mi (385 km) | 321 mi (517 km) to 352 mi (566 km) |
| Battery capacity | Not available | 135.0 kWh |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Overall safety rating | Not available | 5 out of 5 stars |