Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 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. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, 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 EQS SUV offers nappa 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 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 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 3.7s 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, 230mm 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 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 610L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 EQS SUV's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 12.4 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 EQS SUV about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $225,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 645L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 183kW).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV scores higher, 62 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV scores 62 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 27 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

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