Head to head
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Tesla Model X
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers more range — 565 km WLTP against 530 km, a gap of about 30 km between charges. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 645 litres and 7 seats versus 357 litres and 7 in the Tesla Model X. On price the Tesla Model X starts about A$82,000 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model X at 3.8s.
On the measured specifications below, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads in 3 areas and the Tesla Model X in 2.
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