Li Auto i6 (理想i6) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Li Auto i6 (理想i6) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on power.
SUV
i6 2025 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ir.lixiang.com
90/100#6 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row16 min faster· 60%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 16%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 40%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
- Top speed- best on this row+18 mph· 16%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i6 (理想i6) | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | version: EQS 450+ | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 580 4MATIC |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i6 (理想i6) if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10074Performance
66no dataPracticality
8989
How much is each in the US?
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)i6 (理想i6)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 16 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 25 sources
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