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Mercedes EQS vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or ZEEKR 001?

Mercedes EQS vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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ZEEKR 001

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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.

ZEEKR 001 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,496 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 300 km more than the ZEEKR 001.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 114 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, ZEEKR 001 is slightly lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers moderately more boot space – 610 L compared to 539 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS holds a slight edge 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 £80,900
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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 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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ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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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