Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) vs EQE 350+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq6 $42,800 vs $64,950
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 32 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,000 vs $5,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 356 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
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 | Hyundai Ioniq6 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,800 (better) | $64,950 |
| Range | 342 mi (better) | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) | 356 Wh/mi • 2.81 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 74 kWh | 90.6 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 233 kW (better) | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.2 (better) | 72 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 166 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 125 $/mi (better) | 211 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s | 5.8 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 131 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 15 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 3,307 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…
- You want the lower price: $42,800 vs $64,950 to start, $22,150 less.
- You drive long days: 342 vs 308 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 32 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $5,500 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.8 vs 7.2 seconds.
Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq6 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 260 Wh/mi | 356 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,950 | $4,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,000 | $5,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,300 | $11,400 |
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
| Hyundai Ioniq6 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 233 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 203 mi | 183 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
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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