Head to head

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon vs Tesla Model S

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA 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 Saloon electric car

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon

From $106,900 · 342 miles

Read the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon review

Car B

Tesla Model S electric car

Tesla Model S

From $74,990 · 405 miles

Read the Tesla Model S review

The verdict

The Tesla Model S offers more range — 405 miles EPA against 342, a gap of about 63 miles between charges. The Tesla Model S is the better fit for families needing extra cargo 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 $31,910 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 EQS Saloon leads in 1 area and the Tesla Model S in 4.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon$106,900
Tesla Model S$74,990

Range (EPA)

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon342 miles
Tesla Model S405 miles

Battery

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon118 kWh
Tesla Model S100 kWh

Body type

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloonsedan
Tesla Model Ssedan

Seats

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon5
Tesla Model S5

Cargo space

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon610 litres
Tesla Model S793 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon6.2s
Tesla Model S3.1s

Standout feature

Mercedes-Benz EQS SaloonThe longest-range Mercedes and a limousine-grade ride
Tesla Model SLong range and ballistic acceleration

How they score

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

Range

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon91/100
Tesla Model S97/100

Price

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon0/100
Tesla Model S19/100

Family space

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon66/100
Tesla Model S75/100

Performance

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon22/100
Tesla Model S93/100

Tech

Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon82/100
Tesla Model S82/100

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