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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Rivian R1S

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on 0⁠–⁠60 mph.

SUV

2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV

1 of 8 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

76/100#20 of 80 · Everyday
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday

Rivian R1S is cheaper by $14,050

Who's ahead - and by how much?

EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUVR1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    22.8 cu ft - best on this row
    17.6 cu ft
    +5.2 cu ft· 29%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    5.9 s
    - best on this row
    2.5 s faster· 42%
  • Battery warranty
    10 years - best on this row
    8 years
    +2 years· 25%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    EPA
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
    2.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 7%
  • AC charging
    9.6 kW
    - best on this row
    +2 kW· 20%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecMercedes-Benz EQS SUVRivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Efficiency lower is betterEPA40.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
Battery108.4 / 118 kWhversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)no dataversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peak200 kWversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is better31 minversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better14 h - best on this row15 h
AC charging9.6 kW - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better5.9 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better5.9 s - best on this row
Power265 / 400 kW
Torque590 lb-ftversion not named
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space22.8 cu ft - best on this row17.6 cu ft
Front trunkno data
Seats57
Length201.8 in200.8 in
Width84.9 in82 in
Height67.6 in
Wheelbase126.4 in121.1 in
Ground clearance
Weight6,305 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years - best on this row8 years
Cell chemistryno data
Equipment
Heat pump
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVRivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

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

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

assets.rivian.com
Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
EPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
31 min
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Fast-charge peak

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
200 kW
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

Rivian R1SR1S

Price (from, new)

Leader
Rivian R1S
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$14,050

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources

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rivian.comOEM, reviewprimary12Nov 4, 2026
mbusa.comOEM, reviewprimary5Sep 18, 2026
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media.mbusa.comOEMprimary1Jun 3, 2026
open.canada.caregulatorprimary1Aug 13, 2026
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