Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Tesla Model S: Specs Compared
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The Tesla Model S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 124 mpg combined versus 103 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, a 21 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model S leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2027
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Large Cars · 32 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz EQS | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 103 mpg | 124 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 101 mpg | 132 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 105 mpg | 116 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 | $600 ✓ |
| 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, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2022–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 62 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Tesla Model S dimensions and size
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is 11.4 inches longer than the Tesla Model S on a wheelbase 9.8 inches longer, and 886.3 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) | Tesla Model S (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.1 in | 195.7 in | 11.4 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76 in | 77.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 116.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,855 lbs | 4,969 lbs | 886 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 Tesla Model S: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Tesla Model S burns about $600 of fuel annually against $700 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. That $100 yearly gap compounds to roughly $500 over five years and $800 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 Tesla Model S leads in both cycles — 132 mpg city and 116 mpg highway against 101 and 105 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 Tesla Model S with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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 Large Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
EQS vs Model S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 124 mpg combined versus 103 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, a 21 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model S runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $700 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the EQS and Model S offer?
Mercedes-Benz EQS: no engine data on record. Tesla Model S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Tesla Model S as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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