2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs. 2022 Tesla Model 3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and 2022 Tesla Model 3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and the 2022 Tesla Model 3.
When comparing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS ranges from $35,643 to $73,806 while a used 2022 Tesla Model 3 is priced between $19,026 to $30,036.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 73.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 loses 57 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Tesla Model 3 retains 16.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS’s base engine makes 329 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 base engine makes 201 horsepower. The EQS is rated to deliver an average of 97 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 350 miles. The Model 3 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 267 miles.This gives the 2022 Tesla Model 3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the EQS is 11.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model 3 is 10 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2022 Tesla Model 3, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2022 Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
102310
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
96667
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
82700 - 104990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
49430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
45900 - 55400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49885
Price Range:
35643 - 73806
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
56939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
48471 - 72460
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27863
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25314
Price Range:
19026 - 30036
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
30438
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
25314 - 38915
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
648
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46458
# Good or Great Deals:
178
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model 3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2049083411127
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
115.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.2 - 515.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
436.34496343910496
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
19.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
4.9 - 436.3
Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
28 out of / 30Tesla Model 3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 30Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Trim Levels
AMG EQS, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC
2022 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
329 hp
Torque:
417 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
97 / 97 / 97
Range (city/hwy):
350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
107.8 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 126 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
267 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5597 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
207.3 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno Matte
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
Black
Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey / Black/Space Grey w/ Red Stitching
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue / Neva Grey/Sable Brown
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
White
Black and White
