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Mercedes GLS vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Mercedes GLS vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

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.

Mercedes GLS is marginally cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,310 £.

EQS SUV

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 SUV offers markedly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLS is only slightly lighter – 2,580 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more boot space – 645 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is clearly superior 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.

from £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
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Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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