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Renault Express vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Mercedes EQS?

Renault Express vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,791 £.

EQS

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 Mercedes EQS offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

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 EQS offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is significantly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 1,254 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries moderately more – 700 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS holds a decisive overall lead 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
EQS

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
Renault Express
Mercedes EQS

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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