Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Volvo EX30
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 62
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 24 Jun 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
Volvo EX30
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 318L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 62
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$225,900RRP
- with the Volvo EX30's standard kit: $225,900 (nothing to add)
$49,990RRP
- 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.
Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX30 starts $175,910 lower on RRP.
The Volvo EX30 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 Volvo EX30.
Finance
≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX30 at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; 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 Volvo EX30Driva 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 5 on the Volvo EX30.
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
Volvo EX30
- REC-006745 · published 19 Oct 2026The front seat head restraints may not have been manufactured to specifications.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- REC-006633 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, some of the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006551 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
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
49kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 153kW 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 Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with Harman Kardon 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 Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.
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 Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 0.8s 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 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 609km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV measures 5,125mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 892mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm 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 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 327L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg 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 Volvo EX30's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $273 a year less for the Volvo EX30.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 318L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,600kg).
The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $225,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $1,070).
The Verdict
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 62
The Volvo EX30 scores 76 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 (Volvo EX30 ahead by 38 points), value (Volvo EX30 ahead by 33 points), safety (Volvo EX30 ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $273 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, 318L in the Volvo EX30.
Ways to buy
For the Volvo EX30.
Finance
≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX30 at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; 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 Volvo EX30Driva 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 Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by $175,910.
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?
Volvo EX30 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). 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 Volvo EX30 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.3s.
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