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Mercedes EQS vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (93,900 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Cadillac OPTIQ?

Mercedes EQS vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

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.

Cadillac OPTIQ is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,186 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Cadillac OPTIQ. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 391 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Cadillac OPTIQ tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers considerably more torque with 858 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 378 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Cadillac OPTIQ is very slightly lighter – 2,376 kg compared to 2,545 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more boot space – 610 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 430 L more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £93,900
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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 OPTIQ

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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 OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption

Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
Battery Capacity
75 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
5,223 mm
Length
4,820 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Height
1,643 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
1,340 L
Payload
550 - 565 kg
Payload
524 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
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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