Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Nissan Leaf
EQE 350+ vs S+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQE 308 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $64,950
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQE 32 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Nissan Leaf $5,500 vs $4,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
308 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 356 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
5.8 s vs 7.2 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQE | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EQE 350+ | S+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,950 | $29,990 (better) |
| Range | 308 mi (better) | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 356 Wh/mi • 2.81 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 90.6 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| DC max | 170 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72 (better) | 68.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 84 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 211 $/mi | 99 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s (better) | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,150 lb (better) |
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.8 vs 7.2 seconds.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $64,950 to start, $34,960 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,300 vs $5,500 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Nissan Leaf
| Charging mix | Mercedes-Benz EQE | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 356 Wh/mi | 278 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,050 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,500 | $4,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,400 | $8,900 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 209 mi | 206 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 183 mi | 180 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CHAdeMO |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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