CUPRA Born vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Hatchback
CUPRA Born VZ
1 of 18 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk
80/100#63 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
74/100#24 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
CUPRA BornCUPRA BornEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 18%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9.2 cu ft· 68%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 44%
- AC charging- best on this row+3 kW· 37%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | CUPRA Born | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Exclusive Edition | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Neuer CUPRA Born VZ | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the CUPRA Born if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
CUPRA BornMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.90Charging
6953Performance
7975Practicality
6090
How much is each in the US?
CUPRA Born
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
- $112,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- CUPRA Born
- 388 miWLTP
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- CUPRA Born
- 26 / 29 mincontested: sources disagree
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- CUPRA Born
- 170 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- CUPRA Born
- 5.6 s
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 32 sources
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