Tesla Model S 85 vs Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) for as low as $9500, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) is a Liftback, whereas the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is a SUV.

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Years of Production 2012-2016 2019-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany, China
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $9500 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.3 6.3

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023).

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Range (EPA) 265 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 268 mi
Range (GCC) 243 mi 226 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 80 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33.3 kWh/100 mi 35.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.01 mi/kWh 2.83 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 5.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) maxes out at 112 kW.

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Max Charging Power (AC) 10 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 112 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.1 5.9

Performance

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type IM IM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 278 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 373 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 325 lb-ft 561 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.4 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 140 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 5.4 5.7

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) is longer and wider, but the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is taller.

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Length 195.7 in 187.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 82.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.3 in 74.2 in
Height 56.9 in 63.9 in
Wheelbase 116.5 in 113.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S 85 (2012-2016), but the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Tesla Model S 85 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 4630 lb 5500 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 26.3 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.1 ft3 51.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 7
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