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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Selected trim450 4MATICChange trim366 mi · 120 kWh · £129,170
Selected trimStandard249 mi · 70 kWh · £135,000
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on value for money and family practicality, while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E leads on motorway range, charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the Renault 5 Turbo 3E if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- fast charging matters - it has 800V architecture for consistently fast DC charging
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Renault
3.5
Motorway RangeRenault
Mercedes-Benz
5.1
Renault
6.4
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
5.4
Renault
1.8
ChargingRenault
Mercedes-Benz
5.7
Renault
9.4
City DrivingRenault
Mercedes-Benz
1.1
Renault
4.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Base
- 150 kW faster rapid charging
- 17 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 145 kW more power
- 2.6s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £129,170 (better) | £135,000 |
| Official range | 366 miles (better) | 249 miles |
| Boot space | 565 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 32 min | 15 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Length
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV5,125mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E4,080mm-1045mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV1,959mm-71mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E2,030mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV1,718mm
Renault 5 Turbo 3E1,380mm-338mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,080 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,959 mm (better) | 2,030 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,157 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 441 mm spare (better) | 370 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 (better) | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 565 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 2020 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- At 5,125 mm, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- 366 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
- Boot space of 565 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 1 hatchback EVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- 249 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 100% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC |  Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.13m | 4.08m-1045mm |
| Width | 1.96m | 2.03m+71mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.16m | Not available |
| Height | 1.72m | 1.38m-338mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.03m | 2.57m-460mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 565L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 2020L | Not available |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 2 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,805kg | 1,450kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 120kWh (better) | 70kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 366 mi (better) | 249 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £129,170 (better) | £135,000 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2023+ | 2027+ |
* Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 366 miles (better) | 249 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 305 miles (better) | 207 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 32 min | 15 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 108.4 kWh (better) | 70 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec | 3.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 265 kW | 410 kW (better) |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 4800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
450 4MATIC
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
Renault 5 Turbo 3E Base
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC | Renault 5 Turbo 3EBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 10 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault 5 Turbo 3E worth the extra £5,830 over the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E costs £5,830 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. For that premium it adds 150 kW faster peak rapid charging, 145 kW more power and a 2.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is not just cheaper - it also offers 117 miles more WLTP range and 5 more seats (7 versus 2). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is £5,830 cheaper to buy. The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is cheaper to charge, roughly £192 a year versus £224 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comes out roughly £5,670 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 EQS SUV and Renault 5 Turbo 3E like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 305 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 207 miles for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes roughly 98 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 32 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 15 in the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, so the Renault 5 Turbo 3E loses less time at each stop. So the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV stops less often while the Renault 5 Turbo 3E stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 71 mm narrower than the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 441 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and about 370 mm of total clearance for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or the Renault 5 Turbo 3E?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 84% for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. 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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