Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296)
EQS 450 120 kWh
360 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2022-2023
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450 120 kWhvsAUDI Q8 e-tron 50 95 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AUDI Q8 e-tron
50 95 kWh
340 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2022-present
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450 120 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.0 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful360 hp268 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score88/100
AUDI Q8 e-tron 50 95 kWh
- Lightest2,510 kg5,534 lb
- Best power-to-weight135 hp/t101 kW/t7.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk569 L
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360hp268kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 664Nm490lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,730kg6,019lb | 2,510kg5,534lb |
| Gross weight | 3,375kg7,441lb | 3,170kg6,989lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 71.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 60.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0s | 6.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.3s Calculated | 37.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7s Calculated | 5.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated | 265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,125mm202in | 4,915mm194in |
| Width | 1,959mm77in | 1,937mm76in |
| Height | 1,718mm68in | 1,633mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 3,210mm126in | 2,928mm115in |
| Front track | 1,668mm66in | 1,655mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,681mm66in | 1,655mm65in |
| Ground clearance | 178mm7in | - |
| Trunk volume | 565L | 569L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,100L | 1,637L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 32.3 s | 37.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Limited | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.9 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.3 s | 14.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 360 hp 268 kW |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 340 hp 254 kW |
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450 120 kWh has 20 hp more than AUDI Q8 e-tron 50 95 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 e-tron 50 95 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450 120 kWh: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 664 Nm 490 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 2,730 kg 6,019 lb |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 2,510 kg 5,534 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 6.0 s |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 6.0 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 132 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | 360 hp 268 kW | 6.0 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | 340 hp 254 kW | 6.0 s | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450 120 kWh | AUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 360 hp 268 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 664 Nm 490 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.0 s | 6.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,730 kg 6,019 lb | 2,510 kg 5,534 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 569 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 132 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450 120 kWh
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 136 Nm more
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
AUDI Q8 e-tron 50 95 kWh
- Is 220 kg lighter
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 4 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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