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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on cargo space.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

SUV

2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD

1 of 47 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026

74/100#30 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

Hyundai Ioniq 5 is cheaper by $54,950

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Ioniq 5Hyundai Ioniq 5EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Range (EPA)
    318 mi - best on this row
    +6 mi· 2%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    30 min - best on this row
    31 min
    1 min faster· 3%
  • Fast-charge peak
    220 kW - best on this row
    200 kW
    +20 kW· 10%
  • Cargo space
    18.4 cu ft
    22.8 cu ft - best on this row
    +4.4 cu ft· 24%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    EPA - best on this row
    EPA
    13 kWh/100 mi faster· 30%
  • Full charge at 240 Vlower is better
    7 h - best on this row
    14 h
    7 h faster· 50%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecHyundai Ioniq 5Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)318 mi - best on this row
Range (WLTP)354 mino data
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this rowEPA
Battery84 kWh108.4 / 118 kWh
Battery (gross)63 kWhversion not namedno data
Charging
Fast-charge peak220 kW - best on this row200 kW
10–80% charge lower is better30 min - best on this row31 min
Full charge at 240 V lower is better7 h - best on this row14 h
AC charging11 kWversion not named9.6 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is betterversion: Limited RWD (MY2024)5.9 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data5.9 s
Power168 kW265 / 400 kW
Torque258 lb-ft590 lb-ftversion not named
Top speed115 mphversion not namedno data
DriveRWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space18.4 cu ft22.8 cu ft - best on this row
Front trunk2 cu ftno data
Seats55
Length183.3 in201.8 in
Width74.4 in84.9 in
Height63.2 in67.6 in
Wheelbase118.1 in126.4 in
Ground clearance
Weightversion: Elite6,305 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years10 years
Cell chemistryLi-ionno data
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)3.6 kWversion not namedno data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Hyundai Ioniq 5Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date

hyundaiusa.com
SE Standard Range
$35,000
SEL
$39,800
2025 SE RWD Standard Range
$42,500
Limited
$45,075
+8 more trims
Prices in 4 markets

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

mbusa.com
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
$89,950
EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
$89,950
EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
$112,450
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5

Range (EPA)

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 miEPA
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
EPA
Ahead by
6 mi

Which charges faster?

Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5

10–80% charge

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5
30 min
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
31 min
Ahead by
1 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5
220 kW
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
200 kW
Ahead by
20 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Hyundai Ioniq 5
version: Limited RWD (MY2024)
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
5.9 scontested: sources disagree

Which is cheaper to buy?

Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5

Price (from, new)

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Ahead by
$54,950

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