Cadillac LYRIQ vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ and Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 Cadillac LYRIQ and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
When comparing the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac LYRIQ has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac LYRIQ is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Pricing: For a new model, the Cadillac LYRIQ's price is between $61,018 and $75,284, with the Mercedes-Benz EQS priced between $91,200 and $125,402.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac LYRIQ loses 71.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 67.1 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz EQS retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac LYRIQ’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac LYRIQ has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61018 - 75284
Starting MSRP:
59200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
59200 - 99990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
91200 - 125402
Starting MSRP:
89950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
106188
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
76990 - 130405
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
81815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79449 - 84181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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Cadillac LYRIQ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac LYRIQ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz EQS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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Cadillac LYRIQ Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 52Ranking
10 out of / 52Ranking
11 out of / 52Ranking
12 out of / 82Ranking
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25 out of / 82Ranking
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30 out of / 82Ranking
30 out of / 52Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 82Ranking
51 out of / 82Ranking
55 out of / 82Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 52Ranking
4 out of / 82Ranking
4 out of / 52Ranking
5 out of / 82Ranking
5 out of / 52Ranking
9 out of / 82Ranking
10 out of / 52Ranking
10 out of / 52Ranking
12 out of / 82Ranking
12 out of / 52Ranking
14 out of / 82Ranking
14 out of / 52Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
20 out of / 52Ranking
25 out of / 52Ranking
32 out of / 82Ranking
32 out of / 82Ranking
34 out of / 40Ranking
39 out of / 82Ranking
60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Cadillac LYRIQ Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport, Signature Luxury, Signature Sport, Sport
Mercedes-Benz EQS Trim Levels
EQS 400 4MATIC, EQS 400+, EQS 550 4MATIC, EQS 580 4MATIC, Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp
Torque:
590 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
326 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
102 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
118 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
28 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5606 lbs
Width:
86.9 inches
Height:
64.3 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6305 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
67.8 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Gray
Magnus Metal Frost
Green
Emerald Lake Metallic
Purple
Celestial Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Vibrant White Tricoat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Blue
Twilight Blue Metallic
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Noir w/ Santorini Blue Accents
Gray
Sky Cool Gray w/ Santorini Blue Accents
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Biscaya Blue / Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue / Neva Grey/Sable Brown
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
