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EQS 450+ vs Explorer

Mercedes-Benz · Ford

1/4 Mile winner
EQS 450+
Beats the Explorer by 0.16s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the EQS 450+ beats the Explorer comfortably, finishing 0.16 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the EQS 450+ thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
355 hp
350 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
6s
Top speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
Electric
2.3L EcoBoost / 3.0L V6
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
568 Nm
420 - 500 Nm
Price
$105,000
$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance
EQS 450+
Explorer
100 m
6.228s
6.253s
1/8 mile
9.265s
9.327s
1/4 mile
14.062s
14.217s
1 km
25.723s
26.238s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Explorer is $45,000 vs $105,000 for the EQS 450+ — a $60,000 gap. Top speed: EQS 450+ runs to 210 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Explorer. Drivetrain: EQS 450+ is electric; Explorer runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the EQS 450+ or the Explorer?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the EQS 450+ is faster, beating the Explorer by 0.16 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the EQS 450+ vs the Explorer?

The EQS 450+ hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Explorer does it in 6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The EQS 450+ produces 355 hp; the Explorer produces 350 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The EQS 450+ tops out at 210 km/h, and the Explorer reaches 200 km/h.

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