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Lexus ES vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Mercedes EQS?

Lexus ES vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Lexus ES

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ES

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus ES is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,331 £.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is significantly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more boot space – 610 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is decisively ahead 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
Lexus ES
Mercedes EQS

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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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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Lexus ES
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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