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Mercedes EQS SUV vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.7 Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,911 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 19.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS SUV. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 6 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

ID.7 Touring

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 substantially more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 318 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 VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 271 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, VW ID.7 Touring is noticeably lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers barely more boot space – 645 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 386 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV holds a decisive overall lead 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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes EQS SUV
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

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

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