Mercedes EQS vs VW ID.7 Touring – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: 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.

VW ID.7 Touring has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47100 £, while the Mercedes EQS costs 93900 £. That’s a price difference of around 46839 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7 Touring: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes EQS with 16.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.50 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes EQS performs a bit better – achieving up to 816 km, about 127 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS has a noticeable edge – offering 544 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes EQS performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS pulls noticeable stronger with 858 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW ID.7 Touring is slightly lighter – 2191 kg compared to 2545 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers slight more room – 610 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS performs barely noticeable better – up to 1770 L, which is about 56 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes EQS to a small extent takes the win – 565 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes EQS proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes EQS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.