Mercedes EQS 450+ Real Range Test v Tesla Model S Long Range! 100% charge, long drive, review.
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- Опубліковано 9 сер 2022
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The Mercedes EQS has a huge 120kwh battery and promises big range but what will it do under real-world conditions? Often the range isn’t as much as manufacturers claim or WLTP testing so I’m keen to cover some miles and see what it will really do!
The Tesla Model S Long Range Raven has always been the king of the long distances so will the Merc trump it this time? Will it’s crown be taken?
We drive these cars side-by-side in convoy in real-world conditions including plenty of traffic jams so we can directly compare their efficiency and range.
Plus along the way I will tell you about all the key things I like and also DONT like about the EQS.
I hope you enjoy the video.
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He absolutely hates the EQS. He’s a huge Tesla fan you could notice right away
Biased comparison. The EQS is more efficient. The Tesla have 19 inch wheels while the EQS have 22 inch wheels. The EQS would have done over 400 miles with 19 inch wheels in pure comfort. The Tesla should be compared with the EQE which a similar size car. I own a model S pre Raven. I’m getting 340 kWh per mile on average. Right ow in the winter I’m getting around 220-240 miles. Would be nice to see someone whom is not Biased compare these cars. I’m hoping to get an EQS next year, if i keep my model S I may do a honest comparison
I’d want the Tesla Model S exterior with a Mercedes EQS interior
Always bang on the reality button .... I never get bored watching you lot, doing the things that matter in the EV world, top job , as always lads !
Thank you! 🤗
Appropriately balanced reviewing benefit/detriment of greater/lesser mentionables. Bravo.
Many thanks for your amazingly informative views on your videos.
Doing a great job reviewing electric vehicles.
I still prefer my new 2022 tesla model y long range.
There is no better channel for EV reviews than this one imo. Been a fan for a while now, keep up the good work guys 👌🏻.
Thank you! 🤗
I like the channel but has he given you a car?
It's a great one but I think this one is even better: ua-cam.com/users/bjornnyland
EQS on 22-inch wheels gives you 50 miles less range compared to the 19-inch which I believe the Tesla had. So actually apples to apples the EQS is more efficient even though it's heavier and uses more energy to properly cool the cabin etc. Impressive car. BTW, if you prefer a more normal screen layout then save some money and don't get the hyperscreen.
apples to apples would be AWD to AWD as well
@@noproblem386 True, by my calculations based on these results (not going to go through them here), the EQS RWD VS Model S LR Dual Motor are evenly matched efficiency-wise if driven on the same size tires, however, as you mention, one is AWD and one RWD, so the Tesla still wins the efficiency race. The EQS goes further though, because of the larger sized battery. In that aspect it can be a little less efficient and still "get away with it".
If your main concern is getting from A to B, Teslas are hard to beat. But they certainly can't measure up to alot of other EVs when it comes to comfort and "luxury". That's the price of efficiency i guess :)
The Mercedes’ also has things like all wheel steering, proper massage…… that adds considerably weight
Yeh comparing to a 3 year old car with 50,000 miles then recounters that. You will never get a direct comparison as there will always be something different.
Tesla's in general in most circumstances will be more efficient. Other manufacturer's have used larger battery packs to counter that so the full range won't be very different.
@@stinger15au lol…… different manufacturers different features and options…. Also many manufacturers are still on their first ev so don’t conclude too quickly.
I found this comment from Motortrend to be telling - "The insides of the Mercedes EQS and Tesla Model S are worlds apart. You can think of the EQS's interior as the quiet student who knows more than the professor and the Model S's as the extrovert that always wants attention."
Quite introvert with all the flashy ledstrips ;)
love RSEV videos. Has to be best EV channel
Great video. Thanks, guys :)
LOVE the seagull calls in your videos 😀
Great test, I love your comparrisons
Oh my goodness, Richard - you and your team sure do put the hours in to making these fabulously informative videos, don't you...?
7 hours' driving...!! 😳
I, for one, do appreciate your commitment, dude - as, I'm sure, the rest of your loyal subscribers do, too.
Big love for your work, fella...❤
Thank you!🤝🤗
Great video, please add EQS to the self-parking test!
The braking thing is totally down to habit - when I got my EQS after being used to an MS and Polestar 2, that happened to me too probably because those two cars are a little less refined. I did get used to it and can stop without the jolt now.
thanks for the video and all information provided.
One of my favourite UA-camr now
Thank you! 🤗
Awesome job Richard. This was a facinating comparison and had my attention like a blockbuster thriller.
I had to keep leaving it due to real life interventions, I even ended up lying in bed musing over the end result. This morning I managed to finish watching it.
Your honesty and frank approach are great strengths to this sort of video.
You can tell your ingrained admiration for Tesla products, but you still give competitors appropriate praise where due.
You even avoided some of the Tesla's major strengths (performance, continuous updates, MCU) as you were focussing on the videos aims.
As well as informing and entertaining us all, you engender great trust through your honesty.
As I have said before, if/when I need stuff done to my S I will be calling you first!
Amazing video; 👏 seeing such videos makes me appreciate how good the Lucid Air tech is in comparison ....The Lucid Air range achieves a lot more range with dual motors and over 900 hp @ 4.3 miles per kw !! And offers more space than both and is definitely luxurious...
Yeah, those 22" tires make a huuge difference
beautiful looking car the Mercedes. thanks for the kWh per 100km at the end Richard, I spent most of the video trying to work out the maths! 😉
Great video. Love the real world range tests, especially when you show the wounderful english landscape. However, how comfortale is the drive with the wide cars on narrower A- or B-Routes?
Started watching when I was on the market for my Model 3 Performance. Now I just love Richard and the crew and watch everything they put out. You guys are real and honest in every video, and entertaining.
Thanks you!
Another cracking vide mate
After following EVs for 30 years I never thought id see the day when we could can the energy needed to make electric cars travel and perform but here we are doing a back to back testing of the bleeding edge of incredible two machines.
BTW been running a Tesal P85 since 2014, now 125,000 uk miles so Im already an EV convert, my 2012 my Tesla still knocks spots off almost everything else.........thats nuts. If Tesla wanted an outcome to their mission they got it. Were going sustainable........and its fun!
Thanks for another great video blog.
The Mercedes is a stunner, no two ways about it.
On a side note, are the duel motor Tesla's not quite as economical as the single motor ones?
Another excellent video.
I'd sacrifice the Tesla efficiency for the Merc cabin and comfort. Can't wait for Lucid to get the the UK and see its efficiency on our roads.
The EQS massage seats are exceptionally good. Different intensity options and many types of massages alongside. Really good.
Great informative video. Love the look of the EQS now just gotta win the lottery to get one.
Those wheels makes a huge difference.. 🙄 Cool that you do these side-by-side comparisons!
sure they do, so if you do stupid choices, you win stupid prices
Just a quick comment on drag. The actual amount of drag experienced is the product of the coefficient of drag for a particular speed and the projected frontal area. Yes, the lower the Cd the better but it doesn’t tell the whole story. From the pictures, it looks like the EQS has a larger frontal area than the Model S so the actual amount of drag encountered may be higher than on the Tesla.
In Winter the range will drop drastically on the EQS, but only slightly on the new Teslas due to their efficient heat pump system.
It would be great to see a similar test run in cold conditions.
I also wonder if you can spec the Merc with smaller wheels to eek out those extra few miles - interesting stuff.
Cheers as always for the vid 😃👍
Nonsense 🤦♂️
You think Mercedes has never heard of a heat pump?
Where are your facts, didn't happen in low temperature EQS tests in Norway.
@@MyMednas The EQS is designed for all conditions, including very extreme weather where heat pumps stop providing heat.
I think the EQS is better on higher Speed. On a german Autobahn at 160 km/h the EQS perhaps will beat the Model S. And less noise.
I am now considering the EQS 450+ as my first EV it ticks all the EV boxes since it will be launching in SA in next coming weeks.
The EQS is on another planet in terms of comfort. I have driven both Tesla and the EQS. The mercedes is like floating on a cloud compared to the Tesla’s hard suspension. The tesla is a very basic car compared to the EQS thats have tons of features to give the passengers the best experience, the tesla is minimalistic so they can maximise profits which is good for them but not so much for the customer. Even the driving assistant/auto pilot in they Mercedes’ is a lot smoother. Most people tend to think that only teslas can self drive. For the price Tesla charge, they need make a better quality product.
I was checking out these two cars, and I ended up with the EQS 450+. Mercedes gave a better deal for a lease. Maybe down the road, after Tesla does some updates in the S, I will consider the S because of the speed, range, and sound system. So far, I am getting a good range on the Mercedes, and it is more comfortable. I prefer the sound system of Tesla. Mercedes is weak the bass.
Really great video
You know, the look of the EQS is starting to grow on me! The Model S is really starting to look dated at this point.
I think if I were to buy one (which I wouldn't!), I'd probably go with the Mercedes. By the time you're spending that amount, you either go big or go home.
The Tesla may be the quicker car, but how often are you really going to use that power. You're going to spend most of your time at a constant speed on the motorway, or doing stuck in traffic around town. I'd rather go for the more comfortable, better quality interior as that will have a bigger impact on the ownership experience than the *channels JC* SPEED and POWEEER
You’re right there. You don’t buy a luxury model to race the ‘hot hatchbacks’.
You need sufficient acceleration and speed to overtake comfortably so as to resume your journey at your intended speed.
I find the EQS 450+ to be more than adequate in this way. There are other EQS models if you want more acceleration but I find the 450+ to be very, very good.
The Model S was a sexy looking EV (or any car for that matter) but it is starting to look old AF.
Excellent test! Someone recently said the wouldn’t buy a Tesla because they are, predominately, a “software” company which doesn’t “understand” cars! Clearly, it’s the legacy manufacturers that don’t understand electric cars! My Fiat, though I love it (!) doesn’t come close to the model 3s efficiency…
It’s fascinating… but the best rear seat to sit on, is the Model Y.
Even my (six foot five inch) stepson can stretch out fully. The room under the front seats is quite extraordinary
If the Merc stops itself, assuming it has adaptive cruise that does that’s, does it still stop with the sharp stop?
The weight of the Mercedes’ actually has a big impact on its range. From the all wheel steering to all the better materials…. It does add weight
The weight of an EV was tested by Bjørn Nyland by running a car empty, then filling with an additional 400kg (max gross weight) and there was statistically no difference (in fact is was very slightly more efficient when loaded). We have all grown up in ICE cars where weight is important as you did not recover the additional energy on braking required to accelerate more mass up to speed, but with an EV you get most of (about 90%) of that energy back on braking. Yes, there is an increase due to rolling resistance, but this is small, but the round trip of energy on acceleration and regen is probably has more losses.
So, no, the mass of the car probably does not have much difference, and it is probably a difference on the way Cd is calculated based on frontal error along with a much better power train design in Tesla cars. Obviously the new Tesla cars have reluctance motors that are significantly more efficient, but I don't believe this Raven has these motors.
So it probably comes down to a better power train overall in the Tesla due to their experience in the EV field.
@@tomooo2637 lol…….. on an overall run it might me no difference but going uphill you see where the additional weight impacts on consumption and range, there are many circumstances you don’t always drive downhill or in cities with regenerative all the time lol…
@@alanmay7929 if you go up hill, you must eventually come down, maybe you should look at the evidence.
Love to see the new Plaid and LR models S models when they're here.
I'll wait for the A6 E-tron. Never been a Merc fan..
For the EQS the 22 inch setup is estimated to be 10% less efficient vs 19 inch. Big difference.
4wd vs 2wd negates that
@@TheSteinbitt what about the size difference?
Looking forward to the new MS to come over!
Remember when it comes to charging speeds. The raven tesla can charge over 200kw, but its limited by the ccs adapter at v3 chargers. The new model s/x will have native ccs and charging speeds will be as it is in the us.
The late 2020 Model S called Long Range Plus has the same range as the new 2022 Model S. Around 400 miles. The 2019 as the one you have has around 370 miles EPA range.
Yes the plus has a tad more kWh available. Pretty rare to find one here
All I know is I'm jealous these are cars I'll never afford. That EQS is right up my street. Wow what a car and I'll say the same for the Tesla's too. I'd have one in a heartbeat. Fantastic tech on show here. However I'd choose the comfort of the EQS if I could 🙂👍🏻
great film again from Richard. Tesla Model S is a great looking car. Not sure the EQS is as nice.
Great informative video as always Richard. It’s interesting how far ahead of the mainstream car manufacturers Tesla are on EV efficiency.
Why does the ambient light bars change colour? And are they necessary.
Quick question…. So which would you have as an everyday car? Efficiency. We have a 19 plate model S 100D (300) miles we get 345 efficiency on your car your getting 245. Is this normal comparing the 2 models
Model S with EQS interior please 🙌🏻
The jolt at the end is because the motor rotors have to find their neutral position in the magnetic flux. Hyundai has the same problem. It's technical design issue and hard or maybe impossible to solve by software.
You could hear the Mercedes was quieter and see it had better build quality. Another great video was shocked how little electric it took to do those miles. They just need to put in a lot more EV changer around the uk.
Some info about the actual weight of each car would also have been nice. You compare a full equipped luxury car with laminated glass, large screen 20% more battery to carry around, massage chairs and the list goes on to the Tesla minimalistic none existing interior. I can only guess that the EQS must be the heaviest one.
Remember, this is the Raven model, the new 2022 model has a n improved interior (and laminated glass) and even more efficiency than this Raven. EQS is also not fully equiped as it only has one engine.
But of you want to know these figures, here they are:
the 2022 model S (105K EURO) weights 2070KG with dual motors and goes to 100 in 3.2 seconds.
The EQS (same price), weights 2480KG while having ons engine and goes to to 100 in 6.2 seconds.
The EQS dual motor (580, 140K EURO) weights 2585KG and is able to jump to 100 in 4.3 seconds.
Interesting you mentioned the braking a friend of mine who had a ICE top range Merc hated the braking he actually got rid of it because it annoyed him so much.
The total frontal area (A) comparison is an important factor…..not just CD. Lower cars have a significant advantage.
Tyre width is the other factor, not so much the diameter of the rims. 265mm. v …..?
Is that the Mercedes that you have to pay an extra subscription fee to unlock the additional power and torque?
once again a very well thought out video Richard, well done :)
The brakes on the EQC are a shocker. Completely inconsistent feel every time you touch the brakes with full regen on. Can be dangerous sometimes when you need the brakes.
Tesla Range Mode - I thought it drove in single motor except when dual motor required by road condition or Heavy Foot?
Great video - thanks Richard. I drove a 2016 Tesla MS P90DL for 6 years and 111k miles until I sold it earlier this month. I have exactly that EQS spec in that colour coming tomorrow! Can't wait to see how it compares!
Had the EQS450+ nearly two weeks now nad have done 1500 miles. Very, very impressed. It really is like a spaceship, and so much better than my 6 year old Tesla - not surprising given how much the tech has moved on. But with my right foot I get about 350 miles range from it... still about 100 miles more than my Tesla P90DL.
I would be very interested in the range test if it was done on a cold night in the rain instead of the optimum for EVs, a nice warm day. I watched one done on a Tesla and the comparison was when the test was done at night in the rain on a cold day the range dropped by a third compared to the nice warm day test.
Plz recomand me Tesla model s with most range?
EQS with 21" tyres just beat Tesla in Bjørn's 1000 km test, finishing 9h5m with 220 wh/km consumption vs M3P at 9h15m with 212 consumption. 🤷
Charged at an average 184 kW at Ionity over a 15 min period. 👍
Which would you prefer Richard out of the Mercedes eqs and the jaaaaag ipace i like the jaguar lived the inside when a friend showed me round it but not been in the eqs so wouldn't know whot be like in comparison 🤔
The EQS turns up the luxury to another level. It’s a lot more expensive of course. More “wafty” to drive
Will be interesting to see how the new model s compares…. When it eventually comes to Uk !
Mercedes wipes the floor with Tesla in so many areas aside from range.
Really dont hahaha
The little things matter with cars in this price range 😌
would be lovely if you could show kilometers as well
What about customer service?
Awesome test! Your country starts to being to small for those long range tests haha
👍excellent 👍
I had Merc in the early 90s, never again.
Many thanks. You mentioned the price of the EQS. What would the current comparable price of the Tesla be as tested?
I think the Tesla Long Range was under £80k new… so a fair bit cheaper. Not as luxury yes, but a big difference.
But the cost of the new models has not been announced here in the uk
@@RSEV Many thanks. The taxes on cars here are so high, you can spend 80k on a highly specified ID.4.
18 months ago (or thereabouts) they did quote around £85k I think for the new model S and £120k for plaid, if I remember correctly, with delivery late 2021. X was 95k. With increases in price of Y and 3 this year the base S is surely going to be 95-100k
i'd rather go 100 miles in a merc than 300 miles in a tesla.
If I had that type of budget for a car I probably wouldn't care for a few kilowatts of electricity and go for the Merc.
What sort of battery garentee do u get with these cars ??
10 years and 250k km
Great video, very good explaination. The different between Tesla and Mercedes is. the quality for the car. Mercedes has the much better quality. Tesla can not bit the high quality of Mercedes. Tesla not actally a car company, Tesla is a high tech company. Mercedes has experience to building cars over 100 years. Tesla can not bit this experience thats you can see on the quality.
Model S competitor is a EQE, not the EQS.
Ending the video saying that ‘little things matter’ in a luxury saloon review without also mentioning again in the wrap-up about interior noise levels, comfort, seating position, quality of the interior finish and overall range seems slanted as a finishing comment.
I drive an EQS 450+ and I think it’s an outstanding car.
Motorway speeds c. 120kms still deliver 368 miles in summertime.
It just does everything extremely well.
The German quality always wins over the American one. The stuff is stuck. Horsepower and acceleration are not measures of quality. You experience the quality after 15 hours behind the wheel.
One of the most underrated pieces of design is how little reflection you get on the display screen in the Model 3 and it sounds like it is the same in the Model S
it’s great that mercedes knows in which environment their customers feel the most comfortable in and made that cabin look like a red light district…
Richard prodding to open the flap.
Is it true that you can get the Plaid everywhere in Europe now except of the UK?
Rumours ordering is opening but it will still be a little while before they come…. I’d be surprised if by end of year
@@RSEV what about the new vanilla MS in the UK and Europe? Is that still looking like deep into next yr for delivery? Any news on grapevine ?
Can be ordered but no deliveries until spring 2023 at the earliest.
Mercedes was luxury in gas motor vehicles and Tesla comes out with Fancy electric cars. now mercedes wants to cone out as the big dog in regards to that being fancy. they can pull it off, hence their vehicle hx, but tesla should be proud about having such a luxury brand looking over their shoulder to up scale their designs. Tesla all day every day!
cool as always. but lets see how it works out for the new model S Plaid then. I guess that will beat EQS.
For me the Model 3 LR is still the most economic choice to get long range with plenty of power :)
Lol……..
I don't think people buying a Mercedes EQS would ever consider a Model S and they rarely consider efficiency.
I think there are much more competition between BMW and Tesla
I think a prospective purchaser test driving both an EQS and a Model S would see the EQS chosen.
Relative reliability will only become apparent over a five year period but Mercedes has the edge in comfort and interior finish.
My mom bought an EQB. Been in for service 5 times in 4 months. :P A lot of software and electrical faults. I think Mercedes has some work to do still.
It my humble option, a Tesla is one to have as the model S has shown there are built for longevity & their software gets regulate updates over the air 👍
If you need a stand in for a road trip sign me up 🤣
The range is great on both but price difference , lack of supercharger network, efficiency put the Tesla still miles a head
Why does it lack supercharger network, I thought it is compatible? 🤔
I would be really curious to see comparing apples to apples. This means same tires and same wheels size. Since you are very knowledgeable in EV's, what would your estimation be? What improvement would the EQS have with 19 inch wheels and same tires?
Tesla would probably still win the range test, but I think the difference would be much smaller. What is your opinion?
He knows what he is doing aka having competitors on bigger wheels.
Would that make the test realistic? I doubt normal people changes wheels more than twice a year
@@casperhansen826You did not understand my post. Bigger wheels / tires consume more energy. So if someone does a range comparison, they should compare same wheels / tires to have both cars on same level in this respect.
Great video, but wish EV manufacturers would agree on a standard way of measuring consumption - I understand miles per kWh, whatt hours per mile means absolutely nothing to me :(
Now, that depends. Are you used to miles per gallon or liters per 100 km?
I find it easier to calculate cost per mile when using Wh/mile.
@@espencapable As all my life cars' consuption was compared in l/100 km, I am used to have it different. But for electric I agree that it might make more sense mil-km per kW as there is a much more variable consumption (speed, temperature, climbing or not etc.) than we have for ICE cars and it makes it easy to know your range.
@@FlorinArjocu miles per gallon .. so miles per kWh makes perfect sense to me :)
@@espencapable but you pay for electricity in kWh.. so if I’m paying 30p per kWh, and I’m doing 3 miles per kWh it’s an easy calculation
Margins for Tesla are the highest in the industry.
Mercedes have made such a complex, hard to mass manufacture car they probably lose money on every one they sell.
Sorry to be a downer RS but you and others need to start talking about how much it’s going to cost us to charge a car when in the UK most will be paying £0.50-60p/kw of electricity. Public chargers may be closer to a £1/kWh. Come Q1 of 2023
Meanwhile you can still sign up to Octopus Go for a year at 7.5p /kWh and currently charge at Tesco for free. Most EV drivers wont be paying 60p /kWh this winter.
@@MyMednas yep I’m at Tesco free charging now, but will that be the same in March if I use more electric then I spent on the meal deal. I also had a free overnight charge at a hotel on Tuesday, will that still be free if it costs the hotel £20? I’m trying to point out people may be making decisions on buying and leasing deals now for vehicles that they can’t afford to run when they are delivered next year. The government may need some new incentives if they want the mass adoption to continue and accelerate, as it must if we’re to make an environmental difference.
Mercedes definitely looks better on the inside. But Tesla hands down in terms of performance
Model 3 on the m62 westbound today around 18:45?
???
I think I saw him 👍
Sorry not me 💁♂️
@@RSEV one day Richard! 😂
@@yastech7183 👀
A big battery is a lazy solution to range. More weight, cost, raw materials leading to diminishing returns. Mercedes will get there in a few years