Lucid Air vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lucid Air 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 Lucid Air and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
When comparing the Lucid Air's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Lucid Air has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lucid Air's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Lucid Air is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lucid Air loses 66.3 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 73.3 percent of its value. This means the Lucid Air retains 7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lucid Air’s base engine makes 430 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS base engine makes 536 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lucid Air, a electric midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz EQS, a electric large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lucid Air has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
85113 - 97200
Starting MSRP:
69900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
100030
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
64950 - 170500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
123900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
108197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
94990 - 123900
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
-
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Lucid Air Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lucid Air
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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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
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N/A
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Lucid Air Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
2 out of / 35Ranking
2 out of / 35Ranking
2 out of / 23Ranking
3 out of / 23Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 23Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
11 out of / 23Ranking
17 out of / 35Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 35Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
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2 out of / 35Ranking
2 out of / 23Ranking
3 out of / 23Ranking
3 out of / 23Ranking
4 out of / 35Ranking
4 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
7 out of / 23Ranking
11 out of / 35Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 23Ranking
19 out of / 35Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 23Ranking
33 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Lucid Air Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Pure, Sapphire, Touring
Mercedes-Benz EQS Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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:
430 hp
Torque:
406 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
536 hp
Torque:
633 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
84 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
371 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
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:
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:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.8 cubic feet
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4564 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5765 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
207.3 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black Metallic
Blue
Fathom Blue Metallic
Gray
Quantum Gray Metallic
Red
Zenith Red Metallic
Silver
Cosmos Silver Metallic
White
Stellar White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno / Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR China Blue / MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Silicon Grey
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno
Interior Colors
Gray
Mojave
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
Black
Black/Biscaya Blue / Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Brown
MANUFAKTUR Tobacco Brown
Red
MANUFAKTUR Mystic Red
White
MANUFAKTUR Deep White
