Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026
EQS 450+ 122 kWh
408 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2026-present
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWhvsIM L6 · Facelift 2025 74 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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IM L6 · Facelift 2025
74 kWh
333 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2025-present
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful408 hp304 kW
- Highest torque505 Nm372 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk610 L
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score65/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score85/100
IM L6 Facelift 2025 74 kWh
- Lightest2,130 kg4,696 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | IML6Facelift 202574 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 408hp304kW | 333hp248kW |
| Torque | 505Nm372lb-ft | 430Nm317lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,550kg5,622lb | 2,130kg4,696lb |
| Gross weight | 3,120kg6,878lb | 2,580kg5,688lb |
| 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 | 78.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated | 75.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.1s Calculated | 44.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton Calculated | 202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,225mm206in | 4,937mm194in |
| Width | 1,926mm76in | 1,960mm77in |
| Height | 1,510mm59in | 1,474mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,210mm126in | 2,950mm116in |
| Front track | - | 1,665mm66in |
| Rear track | - | 1,672mm66in |
| Trunk volume | 610L | 457L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,300L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | IML6Facelift 202574 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 34.1 s | 44.3 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 | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.9 s | 11.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 14.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 154 km/h 96 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 333 hp 248 kW |
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh has 75 hp more than IM L6 Facelift 2025 74 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between IM L6 Facelift 2025 74 kWh and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh: 75 hp (56 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 505 Nm 372 lb-ft |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 2,550 kg 5,622 lb |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 2,130 kg 4,696 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| IML6Facelift 202574 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 (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 5.9 s |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | 408 hp 304 kW | 5.9 s | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | 333 hp 248 kW | 5.9 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 (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh |
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| IML6Facelift 202574 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh | IML6Facelift 202574 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 408 hp 304 kW | 333 hp 248 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 505 Nm 372 lb-ft | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.9 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,550 kg 5,622 lb | 2,130 kg 4,696 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 610 L 21.5 cu ft | 457 L 16.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh
- Has 75 hp more
- Has 75 Nm more
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 153 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
IM L6 Facelift 2025 74 kWh
- Is 420 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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