Head to head
Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon vs Tesla Model S
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon offers more range — 630 km WLTP against 595 km, a gap of about 30 km between charges. The Tesla Model S is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 793 litres and 5 seats versus 610 litres and 5 in the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon. On price the Tesla Model S starts about A$51,250 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model S at 3.1s.
On the measured specifications below, the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon leads in 2 areas and the Tesla Model S in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech