Head to head
Lucid Air vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Lucid Air Touring and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ are two of the most cross-shopped electric sedan choices on the market. The Air Touring (2025) starts at $107,700 with 373 mi of range and a 96 kWh pack; the EQS 450+ (2024) starts at $138,554 with 426 mi and a 118 kWh pack.
The price gap of $30,854 is the single biggest practical difference between them. On range, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ holds a 14% advantage. The comparison below is generated from Eldrivo's verified specification database and updates whenever the underlying figures change — price in USD, EPA-style range, battery capacity, DC charging peak, 0–60 mph acceleration and Euro NCAP safety scores, side by side.
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Who wins where
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ travels 426 mi against 373 mi for Lucid Air Touring — roughly 14% further per charge.
Lucid Air Touring starts at $107,700, undercutting Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ at $138,554 by $30,854.
Lucid Air Touring reaches 60 mph in 3.6s versus 6.2s for Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, helped by 628 hp.
Lucid Air Touring peaks at 250 kW on a DC fast charger against 200 kW for Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, adding 10–80% in about 27 minutes.
Lucid Air Touring uses 160 Wh per mile compared with 172 Wh for Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, which translates directly into lower charging costs.
Technical data
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Lucid Air Touring | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $107,700 | $138,554 |
| Range | 373 mi | 426 mi |
| Battery | 96 kWh | 118 kWh |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s | 6.2s |
| Power | 628 hp | 360 hp |
| DC charging peak | 250 kW | 200 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 27 min | 31 min |
| Efficiency | 160 Wh/mi | 172 Wh/mi |
| Body type | sedan | sedan |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Towing | N/A | 750 lbs |
| Euro NCAP | Not tested | Not tested |
The short answer
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Lucid Air Touring if…
- you want the lower entry price
- you prioritise straight-line performance
- fast road-trip charging is a priority
- you want the lowest running cost per mile
Common questions
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