Leapmotor C16 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge and efficiency.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
56/100#160 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2027 EQE 320 4MATIC SUV
1 of 9 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
60/100#63 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16EQE SUVMercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- Rangeversion: EQE 350 4matic (SUV)
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 22%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+86 kW· 102%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 44%
- Torque- best on this row+298 lb-ft· 112%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | version: EQE 350 4matic (SUV) |
| Range (WLTP) | version: AMG EQE SUV | |
| Range (CLTC) | 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 | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 53 AMG Premium 4MATIC+ (ab 06/23) | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | version: EQE 500 4MATIC SUV | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 53 AMG Premium 4MATIC+ (ab 06/23) | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 53 AMG Premium 4MATIC+ (ab 06/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Range
52- Different test cycles - not compared.70Charging
3729Performance
68no dataPracticality
9589
How much is each in the US?
Leapmotor C16
No US price yet
- EQE 320+ SUV
- $64,950
- EQE 320 4MATIC SUV
- $67,450
- AMG
- $97,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- 253 miEPAversion: EQE 350 4matic (SUV)
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- 170 kW
- Ahead by
- 86 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 30 sources
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