Head to head

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Tesla Model X

A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV electric car

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

From £130,000 · 350 miles

Read the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV review

Car B

Tesla Model X electric car

Tesla Model X

From £89,990 · 330 miles

Read the Tesla Model X review

The verdict

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers more range — 350 miles WLTP against 330, a gap of about 20 miles 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 £40,010 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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)

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV£130,000
Tesla Model X£89,990

Range (WLTP)

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV350 miles
Tesla Model X330 miles

Battery

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV118 kWh
Tesla Model X100 kWh

Body type

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVSUV
Tesla Model XSUV

Seats

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV7
Tesla Model X7

Boot space

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV645 litres
Tesla Model X357 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV6s
Tesla Model X3.8s

Standout feature

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVSeven-seat luxury flagship SUV
Tesla Model XFalcon doors and up to seven seats

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV95/100
Tesla Model X85/100

Price

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV0/100
Tesla Model X6/100

Family space

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV92/100
Tesla Model X36/100

Performance

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV59/100
Tesla Model X92/100

Tech

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV90/100
Tesla Model X90/100

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