DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz EQS vs Tesla Model X
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs 2026 Tesla Model X — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $50 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model X (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz EQS has had fewer recall campaigns (18 vs 39).
The two cars
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 207 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,856 lb (Class 450 4dr Sedan).
The 2026 Tesla Model X is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive. It measures about 198 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb.
Buying used? The 2024 EQS and the 2024 Model X have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2022 EQS and the 2016 Model X.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS if…
- You want an EV with more range (390 miles)
- You want more room (4 in longer)
- You put reliability history first (18 vs 39 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Tesla Model X if…
- You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Long EV rangeUp to 390 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
2026 Tesla Model X
- Long EV rangeUp to 352 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
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