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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Subaru Outback?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Subaru Outback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,952 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 698 Nm more.

EQS 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, Subaru Outback is substantially lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,052 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers somewhat more boot space – 645 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is far ahead 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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