Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC vs Tesla Model Y Performance

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) has a starting price of €99841, compared to the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), which starts at €62970.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) 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 Y Performance (2025-...), but the Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Mercedes EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).