Comparing the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Tata Safari side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is available at ₹15,299,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (200 kW) | — |
| Range | 770 km - WLTP (EQS 450+) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - One-Pedal Drive | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 610 Litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 107 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2585 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 4-Zone | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Digital Light LED Adaptive Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera System | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
