Tesla Model Y vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model Y 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 Y and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
In comparing the Tesla Model Y's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model Y's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Pricing: A used 2024 Tesla Model Y ranges from $39,977 to $51,617 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS is priced between $106,000 to $209,773.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model Y loses 53.4 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 64.7 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 11.4 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 Y’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model Y 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:
$42,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$58,979
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,990 - $78,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$108,770 - $206,026
Starting MSRP:
$104,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$89,650
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$74,900 - $104,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,827
Price Range:
$39,977 - $51,617
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$55,976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,827 - $62,714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
298
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16,209
# Good or Great Deals:
136
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$144,660
Price Range:
$106,000 - $209,773
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$115,919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$87,177 - $144,660
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,907
# Good or Great Deals:
7
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,791
Depreciation %:
55.3%
Resale Value $:
$19,199
Residual Value %:
44.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
67.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53.3% - 68.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$68,710
Depreciation %:
65.8%
Resale Value $:
$35,690
Residual Value %:
34.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
67.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
65.8% - 68.3%
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz EQS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz EQS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
128.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 128.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
8.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
3.2 - 13.8
Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 out of / 65Mercedes-Benz EQS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 65Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
18 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
22 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
36 out of / 40Ranking
38 out of / 65Ranking
55 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
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
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp
Torque:
309 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp
Torque:
419 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
260 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
67.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.4 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
339 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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4154 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6063 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:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
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
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Biscaya Blue / Black/Sable Brown / Black/Space Grey
White
Not available
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue / Neva Grey/Sable Brown
