Compare performance (585 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Tesla Model Y?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Tesla Model Y is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,639 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 298 km more than the Tesla Model Y.
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 noticeably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is visibly lighter – 1,976 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more boot space – 836 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.
The Tesla Model Y is far ahead overall 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 Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
|
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
|
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
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 - 7
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
|
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
610 L
|
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,926 mm
|
Width
1,920 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
545 - 570 kg
|
Payload
435 - 472 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
299 - 460 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
|
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
|
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2026
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Brand
Tesla
|