Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 180kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 32mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 735L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 12.3 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/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.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $134,900), more power (183kW against 180kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Ineos Grenadier.

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores 70 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 39 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

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