Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC was announced in January 2024. Energy is supplied by a 118 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 656 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp), enabling an acceleration of 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 140000 USD.
In comparison, the Volkswagen ID Cross 99 kW 2026 was officially introduced in 2026. It is powered by a 37 kWh usable battery. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Front-wheel drive 99 kW (135 hp), pushing the car to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 30000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | 2026 |
| Release date | January 2024 | July 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 400 kW (536 hp) | Front-wheel drive 99 kW (135 hp) |
| Torque | 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) | - |
| Acceleration | 4.7 sec 0-100 km/h (4.6 sec 0-60 mph) | - |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 118 kWh usable | 37 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled LFP (400V) |
| Driving range | 656 km | - |
| Consumption | 20.6 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | - | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only), Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours, Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | - | CCS 90 kW, 10-80% in 29 min |
| Additional | - | V2L (vehicle to load) ² |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats | 5 door compact SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in) | 4153 x 1794 x 1581 mm (163.5 x 70.6 x 62.2 in) |
| Weight | 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R20, R21, R22 | R18, R19 |
| Trunk volume | 645 l, 2100 l max | 427 l |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen | 12.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 10.25" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | No |
| Various | 12.3" passenger display, 11.6" rear passenger display, Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats | Heated front seats, massage |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Connected Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist, Traffic Light Recognition, 360 camera, Autonomous parking |
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Misc
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| Price | 140000 USD | 30000 USD |