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Mercedes EQT vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or VW ID.5?

Mercedes EQT vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQT

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQT is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 293 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers considerably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

EQT

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, Mercedes EQT is marginally lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries only slightly more – 552 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is decisively ahead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 571 km
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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Mercedes EQT
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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