Head to head

Mercedes-Benz EQV vs Tesla Model S

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 EQV electric car

Mercedes-Benz EQV

From £81,000 · 190 miles

Read the Mercedes-Benz EQV review

Car B

Tesla Model S electric car

Tesla Model S

From £79,990 · 370 miles

Read the Tesla Model S review

The verdict

The Tesla Model S offers more range — 370 miles WLTP against 190, a gap of about 180 miles between charges. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 1030 litres and 8 seats versus 793 litres and 5 in the Tesla Model S. On price the Tesla Model S starts about £1,010 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Tesla Model S at 3.1s.

On the measured specifications below, the Mercedes-Benz EQV leads in 2 areas and the Tesla Model S in 4.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Mercedes-Benz EQV£81,000
Tesla Model S£79,990

Range (WLTP)

Mercedes-Benz EQV190 miles
Tesla Model S370 miles

Battery

Mercedes-Benz EQV90 kWh
Tesla Model S100 kWh

Body type

Mercedes-Benz EQVMPV
Tesla Model Ssaloon

Seats

Mercedes-Benz EQV8
Tesla Model S5

Boot space

Mercedes-Benz EQV1030 litres
Tesla Model S793 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Mercedes-Benz EQV10s
Tesla Model S3.1s

Standout feature

Mercedes-Benz EQVEight seats and van-sized space with a three-pointed star
Tesla Model SLong range and ballistic acceleration

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 EQV6/100
Tesla Model S98/100

Price

Mercedes-Benz EQV8/100
Tesla Model S9/100

Family space

Mercedes-Benz EQV98/100
Tesla Model S95/100

Performance

Mercedes-Benz EQV7/100
Tesla Model S99/100

Tech

Mercedes-Benz EQV15/100
Tesla Model S90/100

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