Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Sedan · Electric · FWD
vs
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Car A
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ blends premium comfort with strong EV performance, pairing 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s with a rated 770 km range. Pricey and front-wheel-drive only, it suits long-distance luxury and family duty more than budget-focused practicality.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyElectric
740i
Car B
740i
A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety335 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 57 / 63
City 26 / 27
Budget / value 4 / 37
Road trip 71 / 65
Performance 29 / 32
Cargo 34 / 28
Practical 25 / 43
Premium 72 / 68
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ 740i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

  • Very long rated range (up to 770 km) for stress-free road trips
  • Quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) for confident passing
  • Large 610-liter trunk and 5 seats fit growing families
  • Notable safety ranking signal

740i

  • Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
  • Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
  • 335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
  • Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick 740i if…
More power
740i puts out 335 hp vs 333 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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