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Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology 580 Edition One Summary
Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology 580 Edition One is the top model in the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology lineup and the price of G580 with EQ Technology top model is Rs. 3.10 Crore. Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology 580 Edition One is available in Automatic transmission and offered in 5 colours: Obsidian Black, Opalite White Bright, Classic Grey, Opalite White Magno and South Seas Blue Magno.
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Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology 580 Edition One Review
Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Power First Drive Review
What is it?
There is a certain appeal to a G-Class. It’s loud, massive, versatile, and a storied brand among storied brands. But if that’s not good enough for you and you want to take the ‘G’ to the next level, then Mercedes has an answer in the form of the G-Class with EQ power. It’s an electric variant of the G-Class, retaining the appeal of the Gelandewagen, but with volts rather than fossil fuel.
Up front, you get the same high, square face but with a blanked-out grille in keeping with the car’s electric nature. There is no change in the profile - you still get the high stance, squared-off wheel arches, and massive wheels with the black package. Finally, the rear remains boxy and tall, with low-set tail lamps that add to the car’s classic appeal.
How is it on the Inside?
Having driven the G63 AMG a few months before driving this car, stepping into the cabin of this G580 feels very familiar. Everything looks and feels the same as its ICE sibling, and you can think of it as a modern Mercedes interior layout and elements shaped to fit the G-Class design language.
The wood inserts of the ICE G have been replaced by swathes of high-quality plastic, contrast stitching, and even some carbon fibre. It all comes together to give off retro-futuristic vibes. Headlining the dashboard are dual-digital screens, while the centre console is high but practical. Everything feels premium and falls surprisingly easily to hand. A high roof, tall stance, and large glass house mean the view all around is stellar, making it easy to judge the edges of the car in tight spaces.
In what is otherwise a very competent package, the rear seat experience feels a step behind. It is spacious, no doubt, but has poor under-thigh support and sits higher than the second row. If you recline the front seats, they are at eye-level with the front headrests. Furthermore, the second row seats fold in a split configuration, but their operation is entirely manual. Ingress and egress are also quite poor due to the car’s high stance.
How is it to Drive?
This G580 with EQ power gets an 116kWh battery pack offering a claimed range of 473km. It has four axle-mounted motors that together produce 587bhp and 1164Nm of torque, making this one of the most powerful - if not the most powerful - car in its class (does it even have one?)
It’s not so much about the numbers as how Mercedes has managed to put this down to the wheels that makes the car feel even stronger than it already is. It weighs well over three tonnes, but when you lay pedal to the metal, it zips forward in a ‘face to the sky’ manner, taking your breath away without losing its own. Mercedes claims a zero to 100kmph time of 4.7 seconds, and as you have seen in our social media post, there is no doubt the car can achieve this.
But speed is not the only thing that this car offers in spades; it is a G-Class after all. It’s got the full off-road package and is primed to do anything that the regular G-Class can, with a little extra. You can mud-plug, river-plug, and even pit plug, but all while keeping in mind its weight and the fact that it can pull all that weight, but at the cost of range, which could become an issue if you plan to take the trundle along the road less travelled. The little bit more we mentioned a few lines earlier, well, that’s a party trick called a G-turn. It’s essentially the ability of the car to make a tank turn (left and right wheels spin in opposite directions), which, let’s be realistic, serves little more than to put a laugh on your face and money in the pocket of your tyre dealer. The Continental 275/50 R20 units on our media car are priced in the range of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 a pop, an indulgence of the rich and famous, we suppose.
Where the G-Class and this electric G really shine is their ability to make you feel all-conquering, especially if you have bad roads. The ground clearance is high, and with fat rubber on those 20-inch wheels, you don’t have to stop for potholes, speed breakers, or even rutted paths. The car simply gobbles them up without missing a step, and more often than not, you will find yourself open to take ‘any available route’ to beat the traffic.
Should You Buy One?
If you want everything that the G63 AMG offers but with even more torque and EV power, then this is the car for you. It looks like the ‘regular’ G-Class in every way except for the blanked-off grille. In fact, if you got it in the same shade as a G63, you would be hard-pressed to tell the two cars apart if you looked at them from a distance, and that’s part of the appeal. It has all the bravado and macho appeal of a ‘G’ but with a view to the future. At the time of writing this review, the G580 with EQ Power was priced at Rs. 3.08 crore, putting it Rs. 75 lakh under the regular G63 AMG.
Photography: Kapil Angane & Kaustubh Gandhi
G580 with EQ Technology 580 Edition One Specifications & Features
Specifications
Features
Specifications
Features
Specifications
Engine & Transmission
Battery
Lithium Ion, 116 kWh
Electric Motor
Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Fuel Type
Electric
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
1164 Nm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
180 kmph
Idle Start/Stop
No
Driving Range
473 km
DC Fast Charging
10-80 % : 32 mins, 200 kW charger
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Yes
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Dimensions & Weight
Length *Width *Height
4863 mm * 2187 mm * 1983 mm
Ground Clearance
250 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase
2890 mm
Kerb Weight
3085 kg
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Capacity
Seating Capacity
5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors
5 Doors
Bootspace
620 L
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Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension
Solid De-Dion axle
Advanced Suspension Features
Ride Height Adjustment
Steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Minimum Turning Radius
6.8 metres
Wheels
Aero Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit
No
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Features
Exterior
Sunroof
Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Spoiler
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
Rub-strips
Silver
Body Kit
Silver
Exhaust
Chrome Finish
Antenna
Roof-Mounted Antenna
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Safety
Forward Collision Warning
Warning only
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
Yes
High-beam Assist
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
No
Heater
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Assist
Auto Steering
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
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Lighting
Headlights
LED
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Taillights
LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED
Fog Lights
LED - Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps
Yes
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Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
No
Differential Lock
Centre & Both Axles
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Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
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Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Anti-glare ORVMs
Driver Side
Exterior Door
Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Boot Opener
Key-Operated
Rear Defogger
Yes
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Entertainment, Information & Communication
Infotainment Screen
12.3" LCD Display
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Steering-Mounted Controls
Yes
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
No
Voice Command
Yes
Gesture Control
No
Input Methods
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Wireless Charger
No
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Seats & Upholstery
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats
No
Massage Seats
Yes
Interior
Dual Tone (Nappa leather silver pearl/black)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Driver Armrest
Yes
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Split Third Row Seat
No
Active headrest
Yes
Third Row Seat Type
No
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Mobile App Features
Emergency Call Button
Yes
Find My Car
Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App
Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App
No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Yes
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Geo-fence
Yes
Alexa Compatibility
No
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Instrumentation
Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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It could be better
It could be better to try harder it's a good car but the door makes a sound and the tire is flat and I need a Doom horn it a trash I would prefer buying Nano over it is very slow and not good for offroading.