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Mercedes EQS SUV vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or VinFast VF 8?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely 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.

VinFast VF 8 is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,410 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is a bit more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 224 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is only slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VinFast VF 8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 330 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, VinFast VF 8 is barely lighter – 2,455 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more boot space – 645 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 727 L more than the VinFast VF 8.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
450 - 515 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
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VinFast
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

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

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