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Mercedes E Class vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Mercedes EQS?

Mercedes E Class vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,410 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers considerably more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 700 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

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 E Class offers marginally more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers moderately more torque with 858 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm more.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is significantly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,545 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers moderately more boot space – 610 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries moderately more – 640 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS leads convincingly 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 £93,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 790 - 816 km
Mercedes E Class
Mercedes EQS

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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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Mercedes E Class
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
5,223 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
1,512 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
550 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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