Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Mercedes EQS 450

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 6 by Billy G.

Lucid Air Grand Touring
Mercedes EQS 450
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: Lucid Air Grand Touring outperforms with 819 hp and 512 miles range per grounded facts while Mercedes EQS 450 undercuts price by $12000 and offers RWD/AWD options. Lucid wins on performance metrics but Mercedes provides better entry pricing. The 3.0s 0-60 and 512-mile range give Lucid clear advantages in acceleration and distance.

Lucid Air Grand Touring lists at $114,900 while Mercedes EQS 450 lists at $102,900 — Mercedes EQS 450 undercuts Lucid Air Grand Touring by $12,000 (12%).

Winner: Lucid Air Grand Touring

Lucid Air Grand Touring: 9/10

Mercedes EQS 450: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Lucid Air Grand TouringMercedes EQS 450
Horsepower819 hp355 hp
EPA Range512 miles—
0-60 mph3.0 seconds—
MSRP$114900$102900

Lucid Air Grand Touring

What works

  • 819 hp powertrain delivers superior acceleration
  • 512 miles EPA estimated range exceeds most EVs
  • 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds for strong performance

What doesn't

  • Higher MSRP at $114900
  • Limited service network compared to Mercedes

Mercedes EQS 450

What works

  • Lower MSRP at $102900
  • 118 kWh battery for solid capacity
  • Available in RWD or AWD configurations

What doesn't

  • Lower 355 hp output limits performance
  • Released 2025-01-09 with shorter track record

Bottom line

Our pick: Lucid Air Grand Touring.

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