Archive
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
SUV · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAiways U5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 720 km*
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- DC charging
- 190 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
Sedan · RWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Aiways U5
60
/100
Smart Score verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQS leads
38-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Mercedes-Benz EQS
98
/100
| Score category | A · U5 | B · EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 44/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 59/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 89/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 79/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 86/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 80/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Aiways U5 | B Reference model Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 315 km | 720 km Better |
| Useable battery | 60 kWh | 122 kWh |
| Efficiency | 190 Wh/km | 169 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 313 km | 842 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 7 kW | 22 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 190 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 34.0 min | 27.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | Yes Better |
| Battery preconditioning | No | Yes Better |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 432 L | 610 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,795 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 5.9 s Better |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 1,600 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | Yes Better |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Archive | Current |
| Available from | October 2020 | April 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 3 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Aiways U5 | B Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | Not listed | From €94,403 |
| Country Netherlands | Not listed | From €101,307 |
| Country United Kingdom | Not listed | From £91,765 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Aiways U5 trims
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2022
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
Mercedes-Benz EQS trims
-
EQS 450+ (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 720 km*
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS 500 4MATIC (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 680 km*
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 580 4MATIC (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 670 km*
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 400 (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 670 km*
- Battery
- 112 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS SUV 450+
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 540 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 530 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 530 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 530 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV Maybach 680
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 490 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 450+
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 685 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS 450 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 655 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 580 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 640 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 500 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 640 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 450+
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 635 km*
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS 450+
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 635 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS 450 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 610 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 450 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 605 km*
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 500 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 580 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 580 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 500 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 585 km*
- Battery
- 118 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS 350
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 570 km*
- Battery
- 96 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS 350
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 540 km*
- Battery
- 90.6 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 540 km*
- Battery
- 107.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 535 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV 450+
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 500 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 490 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 490 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 108.4 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
U5 vs EQS — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Mercedes-Benz EQS has 720 km. That gives Mercedes-Benz EQS a 405 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Mercedes-Benz EQS at 190 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Mercedes-Benz EQS leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 38 points: 60/100 versus 98/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Mercedes-Benz EQS?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.