740d xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Car A

740d xDrive

The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

A long-range, high-power electric AWD 5-seater, the EQS 580 4MATIC focuses on premium comfort and road-trip ease. It delivers serious performance and useful cargo space, but it won’t suit budget-first or city-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety523 hpAWDElectric

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 57

City 31 / 26

Budget / value 42 / 5

Road trip 68 / 91

Performance 38 / 44

Cargo 28 / 34

Practical 46 / 25

Premium 67 / 76

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = 740d xDrive · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740d xDrive Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

740d xDrive

AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

770 km claimed range supports long-distance travel.
523 hp and 4.1 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing.
AWD traction is reassuring in winter conditions.
610 L cargo space and 5 seats work well for family trips.
Price of 103,300 targets luxury shoppers, not value seekers.
Combined consumption figure is not provided for easy efficiency comparison.
Two-row, five-seat layout only; no third-row option.
More capability than needed for short, urban commutes.

Verdict

Pick 740d xDrive if…

Lower entry price

740d xDrive starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC puts out 523 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740d xDrive

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Verdict

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