Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $42,600 vs $74,900
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq 5 8.8 vs 1.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
300 Wh/mi vs 360 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
86.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $74,900 |
| Range | 318 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 360 Wh/mi • 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 74 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Sedan |
| DC max | 168 kW | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 17 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 71.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 152 mi | 83 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 308 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the stronger weighted profile (8.8 vs 1.2).
Hyundai Ioniq 58.8 Mercedes-Benz EQE1.2 168 kW17 min 170 kW32 min
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