USA EV Comparison: Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large vs Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) has a starting price of $88900, compared to the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…), which starts at $179900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 220 kW, while the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…).

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...), but the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…).