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Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Tesla Model S (2016-2019)
Selected trim350+ Sport Edition423 mi · 96 kWh · £69,365
Selected trim75D · 2016-19Change trim259 mi · 75 kWh · £75,850
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQE leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Tesla Model S stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQE if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz EQE wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6
Tesla
4.2
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.1
Tesla
1.9
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
7.1
Tesla
6.2
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
3.5
Tesla
1.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
350+ Sport Edition
- £6,485 cheaper
- 163 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 8 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 26 Wh/km more efficient
Tesla Model S
75D
- 315 litres more boot space
- 48 kW more power
- 4.3s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.7 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69,365 (better) | £75,850 |
| Official range | 423 miles (better) | 259 miles |
| Boot space | 430 L | 745 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 32 min (better) | 40 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz EQE4,946mm-33mm
Tesla Model S4,979mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQE1,961mm-3mm
Tesla Model S1,964mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQE1,510mm
Tesla Model S1,445mm-65mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,979 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,961 mm (better) | 1,964 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,103 mm (better) | 2,189 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m | 11.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 439 mm spare (better) | 436 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 430 L | 745 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1645 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 150 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Tesla Model S
- 1st-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 745 L.
- A 150 L frunk, one of 4 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 150 L or more.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sport Edition |  Tesla Model S 75D |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.95m | 4.98m+33mm |
| Width | 1.96m | 1.96m+3mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | 2.19m+86mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.45m-65mm |
| Wheelbase | Not available | 2.96m |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 137mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 430L | 745L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1645L |
| Frunk | Not available | 150L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.5m | 11.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,446kg | 2,108kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 96kWh (better) | 75kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 423 mi (better) | 259 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 170kW (better) | 120kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £69,365 (better) | £75,850 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2022+ | 2016–2019 |
* Tesla Model S: NEDC-era estimate — official WLTP not published for this variant
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 423 miles (better) | 259 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 281 miles (better) | 198 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 32 min (better) | 40 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 170 kW (better) | 120 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km (better) | 190 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 89 kWh (better) | 72.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NCA |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 235 kW | 283 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm (better) | 430 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
350+ Sport Edition
7.0/10
average across 4 reviews
- Autocar3.5/5
- Auto Express3.5/5
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
Tesla Model S
75D
7.8/10
average across 5 reviews
- Electrifying.com9/10
- DrivingElectric4/5
- Top Gear8/10
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £39,355 | £10,566 |
| Average used price | £39,355 | £14,565 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 4 listings | 25 listings (better) |
| Recent used-price trend | Down 1.5% over ~6 months | Down 50.1% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sport Edition
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant90%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Tesla Model S 75D
Tested 2014
Adult Occupant82%
Child Occupant77%
Vulnerable Road Users66%
Safety Assist71%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition | Tesla Model S75D |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 240,000 km |
Buying options
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
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Tesla Model S
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
- £39,3552025Car360View
Tesla Model S
- £92,9952019EVHEROView
- £69,9952016EVHEROView
- £89,9902019EVHEROView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Model S worth the extra £6,485 over the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Tesla Model S costs £6,485 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE. For that premium it adds 315 litres more boot space, 48 kW more power and a 4.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is not just cheaper - it also offers 163 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and lower energy use, 164 versus 190 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz EQE comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Mercedes-Benz EQE or the Tesla Model S?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is £6,485 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £208 for the Tesla Model S, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz EQE comes out roughly £6,645 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Tesla Model S like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 281 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQE and 198 miles for the Tesla Model S - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE goes roughly 83 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 32 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQE and 40 in the Tesla Model S, so the Mercedes-Benz EQE loses less time at each stop. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQE the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQE or the Tesla Model S?
The two are within 3 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 439 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQE and about 436 mm of total clearance for the Tesla Model S. The Tesla Model S also turns in a 0.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQE or the Tesla Model S?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQE and 85% for the Tesla Model S. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .