Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Toyota Mirai: Specs Compared

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The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 29 mpg advantage.

Across 3 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2022–2027

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Large Cars · 32 configurations

103mpg combined (best)
All Mercedes-Benz EQS specs

2016–2026

Toyota Mirai

Compact Cars · 17 configurations

74mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Mirai specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricMercedes-Benz EQSToyota Mirai
Best combined MPG103 mpg ✓74 mpg
Best city MPG101 mpg ✓76 mpg
Best highway MPG105 mpg ✓71 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$700Not available
Lowest CO2 outputNot availableNot available
Engines offeredNot availablePEFC
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricityHydrogen
EPA classLarge CarsCompact Cars
Years covered2022–20272016–2026
Configurations on record3217

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Toyota Mirai dimensions and size

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is 11.4 inches longer than the Toyota Mirai on a wheelbase 11.4 inches longer, and 1,600.6 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.

Mercedes-Benz EQS versus Toyota Mirai exterior dimensions
DimensionMercedes-Benz EQS (2026)Toyota Mirai (2026)Difference
Length207.1 in195.7 in11.4 in
Width (excl. mirrors)76 in74 in2 in
Height59.1 in57.9 in1.2 in
Wheelbase126.4 in115 in11.4 in
Curb weight5,855 lbs4,255 lbs1,601 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 Toyota Mirai: what the numbers mean

City and highway economy: the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads in both cycles — 101 mpg city and 105 mpg highway against 76 and 71 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.

Powertrain choice: the Mercedes-Benz EQS is recorded with no distinct engine configurations, the Toyota Mirai with 1 (PEFC). Across 32 recorded Mercedes-Benz EQS configurations and 17 for the Toyota Mirai, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.

Drivetrain and class: the Mercedes-Benz EQS is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Mirai with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-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 Mirai: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Toyota Mirai?

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 29 mpg advantage.

What engines do the EQS and Mirai offer?

Mercedes-Benz EQS: no engine data on record. Toyota Mirai: PEFC.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz EQS as Large Cars and the Toyota Mirai as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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