Compare performance (585 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Cadillac Lyriq?
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 moderately cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,774 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers substantially more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 390 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.
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 marginally more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers marginally more torque with 880 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
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 – 2,550 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 224 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 clearly more – 570 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.
The Mercedes EQS is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
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Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
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Curb weight
2,774 kg
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Trunk capacity
610 L
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Trunk capacity
588 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
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Width
1,977 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
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Payload
426 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
367 - 585 HP
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Power HP
528 - 646 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
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Power kW
388 - 475 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Cadillac
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