Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Range Rover
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Mercedes-Benz EQS

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Range Rover

$129,990 - $278,888

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Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS

2023 Range Rover

By Tom White

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Twin Turbo V8, 4.4L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

587 km

11.8L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

23.0 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

107.80 kWh

Seating

Likes

Tech extravaganza
Astounding performance
Superb range and fast charging

Cavernous, practical, luxurious cabin
Easy and smooth to drive
530 horsepower V8!

Dislikes

Interior might be too much for some
Controversial styling
Rear seats could be more luxe

Heavy rear doors hard to open for little kids
Retractable door handles
Centre touchscreen looks aftermarket

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Summary

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a car faced with multiple momentous responsibilities.

Not only is it the latest purely electric offering from Mercedes-Benz, but it also has to represent the future of the historic S-Class limousine, and in the AMG-spiced 53 trim we’re reviewing, it has to represent the future of the brand’s driving experience, too.

So can this oddly-shaped EV really take it all on and succeed? Read on to find out.

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2023 Range Rover Summary

Land Rover was making SUVs before they were even called SUVs.

Range Rovers were ferrying families around in prestigious four-wheel drive comfort decades before Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz even thought of doing it, too.

So, even with all its rivals these days, how well does a Range Rover do modern family duties?

Well the Range Rover Autobiography came to live with my little family of four for a week. We had the seven-seater long-wheelbase version with the twin-turbo petrol V8 engine, and this is what we discovered…

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

It’s unquestionably fast, certainly luxurious, but I’ll be honest, I don’t think the EQS is going to be for everyone. The styling will be challenging for some and the glittery interior tech offering might be a bit much, even for the more rusted-on Benz traditionalists.

Then again, shouldn't an electrified flagship be all about challenging the status quo, trying new ideas, and bringing new fans to the brand? If anything, I think that might be what the EQS does best.

Verdict

The Range Rover Autobiography long wheelbase is an outstanding SUV that is not just beautiful to drive but makes family practicality a priority, too,

The price is reasonable relative to the competition, the features list is long and complementary servicing offers peace of mind.

If you don’t need the third row, I’d consider the standard wheelbase Autobiography even if it does reduce legroom, there’s still plenty of space.

My son stopped short of giving the Range Rover Autobiography full marks "because there are no massaging seats in the second row".

Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Range Rover What's the difference?

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Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Range Rover
What's the difference?