Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Specs Compared
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 81 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2027
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Large Cars · 32 configurations
2024–2026
Rolls-Royce Spectre
Compact Cars · 12 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz EQS | Rolls-Royce Spectre |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 103 mpg ✓ | 81 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 101 mpg ✓ | 77 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 105 mpg ✓ | 86 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 ✓ | $950 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Compact Cars |
| Years covered | 2022–2027 | 2024–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 12 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre dimensions and size
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is 7.5 inches longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQS, and 703.3 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Mercedes-Benz EQS (2026) | Rolls-Royce Spectre (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.1 in | 214.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76 in | 81.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 61.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 126.4 in | identical |
| Curb weight | 5,855 lbs | 6,559 lbs | 703 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Mercedes-Benz EQS burns about $700 of fuel annually against $950 for the Rolls-Royce Spectre. That $250 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,250 over five years and $2,000 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads in both cycles — 101 mpg city and 105 mpg highway against 77 and 86 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Mercedes-Benz EQS is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Rolls-Royce Spectre with All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Large Cars and Compact Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
EQS vs Spectre: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Rolls-Royce Spectre?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 81 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz EQS runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $950 for the Rolls-Royce Spectre — a difference of roughly $250 per year.
What engines do the EQS and Spectre offer?
Mercedes-Benz EQS: no engine data on record. Rolls-Royce Spectre: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz EQS as Large Cars and the Rolls-Royce Spectre as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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