Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $74,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQE 40 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 5.2 vs 4.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
32 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 360 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $74,900 |
| Range | 317 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 360 Wh/mi • 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 170 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 71.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 83 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 308 mi).
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Cadillac Optiq5.2 Mercedes-Benz EQE4.8 150 kW40 min 170 kW32 min
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