Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
When comparing the Tesla Model S's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model S's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model S loses 65.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 73.3 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model S retains 8.2 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 Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS base engine makes 536 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric large cars, the Tesla Model S has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
94990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
108197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
94990 - 123900
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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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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Expected Lifetime Recalls:
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N/A
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Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
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3 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
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10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 28Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 25Ranking
31 out of / 34Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Mercedes-Benz EQS Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 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):
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
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:
670 hp
Torque:
723 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.147 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:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 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:
4560 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 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 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
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
Diamond Black
Blue
Frost Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Lunar Silver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
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
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
Black
Black/Biscaya Blue / Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey
White
MANUFAKTUR Deep White
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Brown
MANUFAKTUR Tobacco Brown
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue
Red
MANUFAKTUR Mystic Red
