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

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) has a starting price of €200634, while the Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) is not sold in Europe.

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 Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Large (2025-...) is limited to 11.5 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 100 km/h.

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-…).