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Mercedes EQS vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (93,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes EQS vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Cadillac Lyriq

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

EQS

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,758 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 286 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers a bit more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 71 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 takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers marginally more torque with 880 Nm compared to 858 Nm. That’s about 22 Nm more.

EQS

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 is barely lighter – 2,545 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers barely more boot space – 610 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is barely 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 £93,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 790 - 816 km
Mercedes EQS
Cadillac Lyriq

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
5,223 mm
Length
-
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
550 - 565 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 - 544 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 400 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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