Compare performance (286 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Mercedes EQS?
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 Custom Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,242 £.
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 286 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
The Mercedes EQS holds a solid overall lead 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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe 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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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
610 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,926 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
367 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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