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Mercedes EQE SUV vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQE SUV or VW Arteon?

Mercedes EQE SUV vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Mercedes EQE SUV

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQE SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,272 £.

Arteon

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 EQE SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQE SUV tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers significantly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

EQE SUV

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, VW Arteon is considerably lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 833 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers barely more capacity – up to 1,675 L, about 43 L more than the VW Arteon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE SUV carries marginally more – 580 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV is clearly superior 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 453 - 611 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
505 - 580 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQE SUV have?

The Mercedes EQE SUV is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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