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.
When we compare the Tesla Model Y's and the Mercedes-Benz EQS's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of 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 two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses 67.1 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 6.2 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 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:
44990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
54633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
44990 - 64380
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:
49191
Price Range:
42990 - 57950
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191 - 49191
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Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Tesla Model Y
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category 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:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
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Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 52Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 82Ranking
5 out of / 52Ranking
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13 out of / 52Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 82Ranking
18 out of / 82Ranking
22 out of / 52Ranking
23 out of / 52Ranking
26 out of / 82Ranking
29 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
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Launch Series, Long Range, Performance
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:
8 years / 120000 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:
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:
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):
357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
81 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.5 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:
4184 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
188.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 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:
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
Diamond Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Quicksilver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Green
Emerald Green 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
