Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Renault Megane E-Tech
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 62
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Renault Megane E-Tech
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$50,000
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 440L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 62
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$225,900RRP
- with the Renault Megane E-Tech's standard kit: $225,900 (nothing to add)
$50,000est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
$225,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno
$50,000
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$54,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
About $231 a week in repayments ($54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Renault Megane E-Tech currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Finance
≈$231/wk(≈$1,002/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Megane E-Tech at $54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 7 on the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
None open on our record
Renault Megane E-Tech
None open 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.
How long to charge
108.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
55kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Megane E-Tech gets a 9-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, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets nappa leather upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 2-zone in the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Renault Megane E-Tech responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 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 1.3s 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 60kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech), giving WLTP ranges of 609km and 454km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 925mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm 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 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 205L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,100kg 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 Renault Megane E-Tech'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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $302 a year less for the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 900kg).
The Renault Megane E-Tech: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,070).
The Verdict
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 62
The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 42 points), value (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 33 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 28 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech costs about $302 less (16 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Ways to buy
For the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Finance
≈$231/wk(≈$1,002/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Megane E-Tech at $54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Renault Megane E-Tech?
The Renault Megane E-Tech is the cheapest at $50,000 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by $175,900.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the most range at 698km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV accepts the highest DC charging at up to 200kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Renault Megane E-Tech holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). We hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the largest boot at 645L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV makes the most power at 265kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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