Mercedes-Benz vs MG: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Mercedes-Benz nor MG is better outright — it depends on what you value. MG is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿579,900 (฿1,610,100 below Mercedes-Benz), while Mercedes-Benz goes furthest on a charge at 660 km, 60 km more than its rival, and MG offers the wider choice with 21 models. For the lowest entry price choose MG; for the longest range choose Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz and MG are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Mercedes-Benz fields 4 models, priced from ฿2,190,000 up to ฿4,890,000 (average ฿3,490,000). MG fields 21 models, priced from ฿579,900 up to ฿2,499,000 (average ฿1,080,119).
On entry price, MG is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿1,610,100 below Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Mercedes-Benz offers the longer maximum at 660 km, 60 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 528 km for Mercedes-Benz and 487 km for MG. On straight-line pace, MG posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 3.2s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Mercedes-Benz is the EQB 250 Plus at ฿2,190,000 (420 km, 67 kWh), while MG opens with the MG4 D Standard Range at ฿579,900 (450 km, 50 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Plus reaches 660 km and the MG IM6 LONG RANGE reaches 600 km. At the top of each range, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic is the flagship at ฿4,890,000 versus the MG Maxus 9 (X) at ฿2,499,000.
In terms of choice, MG gives buyers the broader line-up with 21 models to pick from. Mercedes-Benz covers SUV, Sedan body styles, while MG covers Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose MG to spend less getting in, or Mercedes-Benz for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV, Sedan body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. Mercedes-Benz's prices span ฿2,700,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿1,919,100 for MG — the wider ladder gives Mercedes-Benz more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Mercedes-Benz against MG, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Mercedes-Benz | MG |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 4 | 21 |
| Starting price | ฿2,190,000 | ฿579,900 |
| Top price | ฿4,890,000 | ฿2,499,000 |
| Average price | ฿3,490,000 | ฿1,080,119 |
| Max range | 660 km | 600 km |
| Average range | 528 km | 487 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 4.3s | 3.2s |
| Body types | SUV, Sedan | Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan |
Bottom line: MG wins on entry price and Mercedes-Benz wins on range in this Mercedes-Benz vs MG match-up.