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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Cadillac Lyriq

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

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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.

Cadillac Lyriq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,830 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is a bit more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 165 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

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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 SUV offers only slightly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers barely more torque with 950 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQS SUV is barely lighter – 2,695 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers only slightly more boot space – 645 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is narrowly 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 615 - 695 km
Mercedes EQS SUV
Cadillac Lyriq

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Mercedes EQS SUV
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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