Ford F-150 Lightning vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on 10–80% charge. The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space.
Pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
63/100#60 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#20 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
F-150 LightningFord F-150 LightningEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 23%
- Cargo space- best on this row+30 cu ft· 132%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 8%
- AC charging- best on this row+2 kW· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: extended-range 131kWh battery | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: extended-range 123kWh battery | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford F-150 LightningMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
8290Charging
2645Performance
no data74Practicality
8989
How much is each in the US?
Ford F-150 Lightning
No US price yet
- 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 (EPA)
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Ford F-150 Lightning vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources
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