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Mercedes EQS vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (544 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (93900 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Lucid Air?

Mercedes EQS

Lucid Air

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.

Lucid Air has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £, while the Mercedes EQS costs 93900 £. That’s a price difference of around 21043 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes EQS with 16.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 882 km, about 66 km more than the Mercedes EQS.

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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 Lucid Air has a decisively edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 707 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.40 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls convincingly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 858 Nm. That’s about 1082 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Lucid Air is evident lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2545 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers hardly perceptible more room – 627 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air barely noticeable takes the win – 588 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lucid Air shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
93900 - 123500 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2545 - 2655 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5223 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1926 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1512 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1770 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
550 - 565 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQS have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.