Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Nissan ARIYA

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

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses a Electric producing 265kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a 1 spd auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 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 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 609km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 530mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 179L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.5 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $182 a year less for the Nissan ARIYA.

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

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $225,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($888 a year against $1,070).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 62

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 31 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 30 points), energy efficiency (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $182 less (18.5 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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