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Mercedes EQS vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Lucid Air?

Mercedes EQS vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • only slightly more electric range
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Lucid Air

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lucid Air is moderately cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,059 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 38 km more than the Lucid Air.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 666 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 1,140 Nm more.

EQS

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, Lucid Air is noticeably lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers only slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries marginally more – 588 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Mercedes EQS
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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