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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes EQS?

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Connect is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,112 £.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries noticeably more – 780 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes EQS

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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