Compare the2024 Mercedes EQSVS 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes EQS have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Ford Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The EQS’ pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Mercedes EQS has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The rear seatbelts optional on the EQS inflate when a collision is detected, helping to spread crash forces over a much larger area of the body and limiting head and neck movement. This can help prevent spinal and internal injuries. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer inflatable seatbelts.

The EQS’ standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The EQS has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the EQS and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Mercedes EQS weighs 538 to 1470 pounds more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

The EQS comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are more reliable than Ford With 21 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Mercedes higher than Ford.

Engine

The EQS has more powerful engines than the Mustang Mach-E:

	Horsepower	Torque
EQS 450+ 4MATIC electric motors	335 HP	590 lbs.-ft.
EQS 450+ electric motor	355 HP	419 lbs.-ft.
EQS 580 4MATIC electric motors	536 HP	633 lbs.-ft.
AMG EQS electric motors	751 HP	752 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E electric motor	264 HP	387 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor	290 HP	387 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E eAWD electric motors	325 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors	365 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT electric motors	480 HP	600 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance/Rally electric motors	480 HP	700 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Mercedes EQS is faster than the Ford Mustang Mach-E:

	EQS 580 4MATIC	AMG EQS	Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD	Mustang Mach-E GT
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	3 sec	5.1 sec	4.3 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.8 sec	3.3 sec	5.2 sec	n/a
Quarter Mile	12.1 sec	11.4 sec	13.8 sec	13 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	114 MPH	119 MPH	101 MPH	104 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	154 MPH	114 MPH	124 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the EQS gets better mileage than the Mustang Mach-E:

			MPGe
EQS
	AWD	580 4MATIC Electric Motors	95 city/98 hwy
		4MATIC Electric Motors	93 city/98 hwy
		AMG Electric Motors	79 city/85 hwy
Mustang Mach-E
	AWD	Electric Motors	95 city/88 hwy
		ER Electric Motors	97 city/84 hwy
		GT Performance/Rally Electric Motors	88 city/75 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	95 city/85 hwy

The EQS can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

			Miles
EQS
	RWD	450+ Electric Motor	352 miles
	AWD	580 4MATIC Electric Motors	345 miles
		4MATIC Electric Motors	345 miles
		AMG Electric Motors	305 miles
Mustang Mach-E
	RWD	ER Electric Motor	320 miles
		Electric Motor	250 miles
	AWD	ER Electric Motors	300 miles
		GT Performance/Rally Electric Motors	265 miles
		Electric Motors	230 miles
		GT Electric Motors	280 miles

The EQS has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Transmission

The EQS AMG’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the EQS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang Mach-E:

	EQS	AMG EQS CCB	Mustang Mach-E	Mustang Mach-E GT/Rally
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	17.4 inches	14.2 inches	15.2 inches
Rear Rotors	14.9 inches	14.9 inches	12.4 inches	12.4 inches

The EQS’ standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

The EQS AMG offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The EQS stops much shorter than the Mustang Mach-E:

	EQS	Mustang Mach-E
70 to 0 MPH	167 feet	177 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	115 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the EQS has larger standard tires than the Mustang Mach-E (255/45R20 vs. 225/55R19). The AMG EQS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (275/40R21 vs. 245/45R20).

The EQS’ standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 55 series tires. The EQS’ optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Mustang Mach-E GT’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EQS has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E. The EQS’ optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Mustang Mach-E GT.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the EQS can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the EQS uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Mustang Mach-E, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The EQS has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The EQS’ height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EQS’ drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQS’ wheelbase is 8.9 inches longer than on the Mustang Mach-E (126.4 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EQS is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQS’ front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Mustang Mach-E’s (48.7% to 51.3%). This gives the EQS more stable handling and braking.

The EQS 580 4MATIC handles at .88 G’s, while the Mustang Mach-E pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the EQS w/10° rear-wheel steering’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the Mustang Mach-E’s (35.8 feet vs. 38.1 feet). The AMG EQS’ turning circle is .4 feet tighter than the Mustang Mach-E’s (37.7 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

Chassis

The EQS uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The EQS has 1.5 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more front shoulder room, 2.3 inches more rear legroom and 3.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Mach-E.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the EQS’ rear seats recline. The Mustang Mach-E’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The EQS has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Mustang Mach-E with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 59.7 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EQS. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the EQS’ liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Servicing Ease

An ASSYST PLUS is standard on the EQS to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Mustang Mach-E.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors optional at extra cost in the Mustang Mach-E, the EQS has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The EQS’ standard easy entry and exit feature raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQS offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The EQS’ standard Keyless-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a sensor on the cargo door. Intelligent Access is not available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/GT.

The EQS’ optional power side swing out doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the car. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a power rear door.

Heated windshield washer fluid is optional on the EQS to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the EQS has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer cornering lights. The EQS also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

When the EQS is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Mustang Mach-E’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The EQS’ standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang Mach-E has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The EQS has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The EQS also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQS has standard front air conditioned seats and offers them optionally in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The EQS offers optional massaging front and rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQS’ Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Mustang Mach-E’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.