Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.4 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ has the higher listed output at 292 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 63 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ at 565 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ carries the longer listed range at 590 km, against 570 km for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ is listed at 16.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 170 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 7 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ carries the higher towing rating at 1,800 kg, while 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is listed at 1,600 kg. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ is 148 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $44,900, compared with $78,650 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.