Compare the2025 Mercedes EQE SUVVS 2025 Cadillac Optiq

The EQE SUV’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Optiq doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

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

Both the EQE SUV and the Optiq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. With 8 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Mercedes higher than Cadillac.

The EQE SUV 350+’s standard electric motor produces 63 lbs.-ft. more torque (417 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The EQE SUV 350’s standard electric motors produces 210 lbs.-ft. more torque (564 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The EQE SUV 500’s standard electric motors produces 102 more horsepower (402 vs. 300) and 279 lbs.-ft. more torque (633 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+’s standard electric motors produces 377 more horsepower (677 vs. 300) and 384 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors.

The EQE SUV has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Optiq doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The EQE SUV 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 Optiq doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the EQE SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Optiq:

The EQE SUV 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 Optiq doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the EQE SUV has larger standard tires than the Optiq (255/45R20 vs. 245/50R20).

The EQE SUV’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Optiq’s standard 50 series tires. The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Optiq’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Optiq’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The EQE SUV offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Optiq’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The EQE SUV has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The EQE SUV’s 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 Optiq doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EQE SUV’s 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 Optiq doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQE SUV’s wheelbase is 3 inches longer than on the Optiq (119.3 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EQE SUV is 1.1 inches wider in the front and 65.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Optiq.

For better maneuverability, the EQE SUV with rear wheel steering’s turning circle is 5.3 feet tighter than the Optiq’s (34.5 feet vs. 39.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ has a 1.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Optiq (7.6 vs. 6 inches), allowing the EQE SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The EQE SUV has 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom, 2.8 inches more rear legroom and 1 inch more rear shoulder room than the Optiq.

Maximum trailer towing in the Cadillac Optiq is limited to 1500 pounds. The EQE SUV offers up to a 4000 lbs. towing capacity.

An ASSYST PLUS is standard on the EQE SUV to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for tire rotation and brake pad replacement based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Cadillac doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Optiq.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the EQE SUV to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Optiq doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EQE SUV has a standard rear wiper. The Optiq doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Optiq’s optional cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The EQE SUV’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The EQE SUV is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Optiq doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.