Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 vs Bentley Bentayga
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Mercedes-Benz Eqs450

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Bentley Bentayga

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Summary

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450

2024 Bentley Bentayga

By Andrew Chesterton

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

592 km

12.8L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

20.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

107.80 kWh

Seating

Likes

Sleek, stylish looks
Ample power for this application
Whisper-quiet cabin

Practical and spacious
Remarkable dynamics for its size and weight
Twin-turbo V8 is no W12 but still awesome

Dislikes

Not the most exciting drive
Price might be a sticking point
Tighter third row than expected

Not great value for money, but that's not the point
Awkward looking to my eyes
Interior could be more special

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 Summary

The EV revolution is bringing plenty of firsts, and this big electric behemoth is yet another one. Meet the EQS450, which Mercedes describes as its first "electric luxury full-size SUV with seven seats".

That is a bit of a mouthful though, right? So let’s shortcut that a bit, shall we?

What you really need to know is that this is one of the few proper seven-seat electric SUVs on sale in Australia, so it will — a little surprisingly — end up being compared with the increasingly premium Kia and its EV9 when it launches in November.

So what does this electric answer to a high-riding S-Class bring to the table? Well, lots of luxury, of course.

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2024 Bentley Bentayga Summary

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV.

The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range.

Comfort is important and we'll cover the Bentayga's lavish details in time, but our mission first and foremost is to find out if the Bentayga makes a good family SUV.

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Verdict

Does electrification enhance the seven-seat SUV experience? In the case of the EQS450, the answer is yes. Smoother, quieter and with plenty of easy-flowing power, the brand's family-focused luxury electric SUV behaves exactly as you might expect.

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Verdict

The Bentley Bentayga Azure may look a bit awkward and it surely isn't great value for money, but it is a true Bentley and a very good family SUV that not only provides terrific practicality but superb performance and comfort.

Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 vs Bentley Bentayga What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 vs Bentley Bentayga
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