The CarWOW channel on YouTube has treated us to this fine video putting together four expensive battery cars to see which one’s fastest.
The new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is heavier and less powerful than its competition while costing more: its sole electric motor only generates 333 PS (328 hp / 245 kW) and takes it 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.2 seconds. There is a dual-engine specification in Europe, but the test was conducted in the UK where it is still not available.
The remaining three EVs – the Audi e‑tron GT, the Porsche Taycan 4S and the Tesla Model S 100D – all feature dual motors and AWD.
Watch the video yourself or read on for spoilers!
The first race was won by the Porsche Taycan, while the e-tron GT and the Model S competed hard for the second place. The North American EV might have more power on paper, but it ended up coming third. The EQS was predictably last – but the driver praised its excellent noise proofing.
The Tesla then proceeded to win a rolling start from 50 km/h (31 mph) thanks to having a single-speed transmission instead of two-range reduction gear.
The EQS proved better than the Model S at braking, but Audi and Porsche still came ahead thanks to their lower curb weight and sportier chassis settings.