Cadillac LYRIQ vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Cadillac LYRIQ. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with ventilated seats and AKG audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Drivetrain

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV responds with a Electric making 180kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 180kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 586km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).

Space & Comfort

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 142mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 273L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Cadillac LYRIQ's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 12.1 m against 12.3 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Cadillac LYRIQ costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV about $859 a year (17.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $111 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Capped-price servicing: no data (Cadillac LYRIQ), 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).

Where each one leads

The Cadillac LYRIQ: the lower starting price ($90,000 against $134,900), more power (388kW against 180kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 520L).

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($859 a year against $970).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 67

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores 70 to the Cadillac LYRIQ's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 31 points), practicality (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 17 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs about $111 less (17.9 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

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