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Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Selected trim400Change trim490 mi · Not available · £91,765
Selected trim300 LongChange trim222 mi · 90 kWh · £92,265
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Mercedes-Benz EQV leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQV if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz EQS wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueEQS
EQS
7.6
EQV
3.4
Motorway RangeEQS
EQS
7.1
EQV
1.6
FamilyEQS
EQS
8.1
EQV
3.5
ChargingEQV
EQS
3.1
EQV
6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
400
- 268 miles more WLTP range
- 120 kW more power
- 7.8s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.9 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £91,765 (better) | £92,265 |
| Official range | 490 miles (better) | 222 miles |
| Boot space | 610 L | 1030 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz EQV
Length
Mercedes-Benz EQS5,216mm
Mercedes-Benz EQV5,140mm-76mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,926mm-2mm
Mercedes-Benz EQV1,928mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,512mm-378mm
Mercedes-Benz EQV1,890mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,926 mm (better) | 1,928 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,135 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 11.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 474 mm spare (better) | 472 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 610 L | 1030 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1770 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- 3rd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 610 L.
- At 5,216 mm, longer than 95% of saloon EVs we track.
- 490 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of saloon EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz EQV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 |  Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.22m | 5.14m-76mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.93m+2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.13m | Not available |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.89m+378mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.21m | 3.20m-10mm |
| Ground Clearance | 143mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 610L | 1030L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1770L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 11.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,660kg | 2,630kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | Not available | 90kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 490 mi (better) | 222 mi |
| Max DC Charge | Not available | 110kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £91,765 (better) | £92,265 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* Mercedes-Benz EQV: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 490 miles (better) | 222 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 392 miles (better) | 185 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | Not available | 110 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | Not available | 90 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
| Power | 270 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Torque | 858 Nm (better) | 362 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
400
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Mercedes-Benz EQV
300 Long
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS 400
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant91%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist80%
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Long
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Long
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz EQV300 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 10 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz EQV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 392 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 185 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes roughly 207 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz EQV?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 474 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and about 472 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz EQV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz EQV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .