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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes EQS comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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 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 £.

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 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.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 Custom Transporter
Mercedes EQS

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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.

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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 Custom Transporter
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
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
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

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