Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Subaru WRX

How does the Mercedes-Benz EQS stack up against the Subaru WRX? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Mercedes-Benz EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
vs
Subaru WRXSubaru WRX
SpecMercedes-Benz EQSSubaru WRX
Horsepower (max)658 hp271 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s5.5 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Variants33
Body styleElectric flagship sedan / SUVRally-bred performance sedan
GenerationV297 / X296VB
Production2021 – present2022 – present
Length5,216 mm4,670 mm
Width1,926 mm1,825 mm
Height1,512 mm1,465 mm
Wheelbase3,210 mm2,675 mm

Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Subaru WRX: common questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Subaru WRX faster?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.9s versus the Subaru WRX's 5.2s (0-100 km/h in 4.1s vs 5.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Subaru WRX?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS makes more power: 658 hp (491 kW) versus 271 hp (202 kW) for the Subaru WRX.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Subaru WRX faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the Subaru WRX?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a electric flagship sedan / suv, while the Subaru WRX is a rally-bred performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.