Lucid Air vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Lucid Air leads on 10–80% charge and power.
Sedan
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
97/100#1 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
Lucid Air is cheaper by $33,550
Who's ahead - and by how much?
AirLucid AirEQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 41%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+130 kW· 43%
- Power- best on this row+261 kW· 75%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s faster· 30%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lucid Air | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | |
| Battery (gross) | version: Sapphire | no data |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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+ | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: 580 4MATIC | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lucid Air if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if
Score by category
out of 100
Lucid AirMercedes-Benz EQS
Range
100100Charging
10074Performance
100no dataPracticality
8789
How much is each in the US?
Lucid Air
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- Pure
- $70,900
- 2027 Touring
- $79,900
- Grand Touring
- $114,900
- Sapphire
- $249,000
- 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 (EPA)
- Lucid Air
- 512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
Which charges faster?
Lucid AirAir
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Air
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Lucid Air
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 130 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Lucid AirAir
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Air
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $33,550
Where next
Compare with others
Lucid Air vs
Mercedes-Benz EQS vs
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- Score
- 87
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Xiaomi SU7Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 3 higher
- Score
- 87
- Price
- from CN¥299,900
- Volkswagen ID.7Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 6 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from €54,505
- XPeng P7+Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 7 higher
- Score
- 83
- Price
- from 55,990 Currency not stated
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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