Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Tesla Model X (2021)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV | TeslaModel X (2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2022 | October 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 355–536 bhp | 676–1,019 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 4.8–6.2 s | 3.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 155–163 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | EQS 450 4MATIC: 265 kW (360 hp); EQS 580 4MATIC: 400 kW (544 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | Tesla’s 2021+ GB guide specifies permanent-magnet synchronous motors at both axles; Plaid has carbon-fibre-wrapped rotors and two rear motors. The listed later European EV Database versions have 504 kW (Dual Motor) and 760 kW (Plaid), converted to 676 and 1,019 bhp. These are not asserted as every launch-market specification. |
| Torque | 800 Nm (EQS 450 4MATIC), 858 Nm (EQS 580 4MATIC) | – |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed fixed gear; front 7.56:1, rear 9.04:1 (Plaid 7.56:1) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 400 miles (better) | 337–358 miles |
| Battery | 118 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 200 kW | – |
| Range detail | WLTP range 377–400 miles (EQS 450 4MATIC) or 376–400 miles (EQS 580 4MATIC), depending on specification | EV Database’s specified European versions: 576 km (358 miles) WLTP combined for Dual Motor; 328–337 miles for Plaid depending on test energy configuration. Plaid’s maker-reported 2.6-second 0–62 mph claim excludes rollout. Its adjusted 2.9-second database figure is estimated, so neither is entered as an unqualified main acceleration figure. |
| Charging | 118 kWh battery (usable, per Mercedes Germany); DC up to 200 kW, 10–80% in 31 minutes; 22 kW AC on-board charger, 0–100% in 6 hours 15 minutes (18 hours 30 minutes at 7.4 kW) | EV Database lists 11 kW AC for the specified European versions. Its 250 kW DC limits and 95 kWh usable capacities are marked estimates and omitted. Tesla’s 2021+ guide gives 407 V nominal high-voltage battery voltage. |
| Efficiency | 211–224 Wh/km WLTP combined | WLTP rated 191 Wh/km (Dual Motor), 335 Wh/mile (Plaid) (EV Database) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 | 5–7 |
| Boot | 245 litres | 425–1,050 litres (better) |
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,057 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Weight | From 3,001 kg | – |
| Boot | 245 litres with seven seats in use, 2,020 litres with the rear seats folded | Tesla’s GB 2021+ guide: five seats have 1,050 litres behind the second row or 2,410 with it folded. Six seats have 425 behind the third row, 935 with it folded or 2,431 behind the front seats in maximum cargo position. Seven seats have 425 behind the third row, 957 with it folded or 2,314 behind the front seats. A separate 183-litre front boot is not added to the rear boot field. Maximum folded volumes are not all-seats-up capacity. |
| Towing | 1,800 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked on the 4MATIC models (Mercedes Germany technical data) | EV Database lists up to 2,300 kg braked for the specified European Dual Motor version, or 2,250 kg for Plaid, with the required towing equipment. |
| Size | 5,125 mm long, 1,959 mm wide without mirrors (2,157 mm with), 1,742 mm high (Mercedes Germany technical data); 11.9 m turning circle; kerb weight 3,001–3,028 kg (UK brochure, including a 75 kg driver) | 5,057 mm long, 1,999 mm wide (2,271 mm with mirrors), 1,680 mm high with the air suspension at medium; 2,965 mm wheelbase; 12.3 m turning circle (Tesla owner's manual) |
| Release and generation details | – | Tesla’s official 17 October 2021 post confirms first deliveries of the new Model X; contemporaneous Electrek coverage dates the initial California handovers to 16 October, so the main date retains October precision. Tesla’s January 2021 update explicitly says the preceding Performance versions of Model S and Model X were replaced by tri-motor Plaid, supporting the 2019-generation link without claiming every version ceased sale immediately. European numerical configurations here followed later and are distinct from the 2025 physical refresh. |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | Centre touchscreen, driver display and a rear touchscreen; yoke or steering wheel; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto |
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