Geely EX5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV responds with a Electric making 265kW and 800Nm, paired to a 1 spd auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 609km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 510mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at 5,125mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 343L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.6 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.4 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $302 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $225,900), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,070).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 62

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 42 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 37 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $302 less (16 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

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