Rivian R1S Quad-Motor 2025 vs Mercedes-AMG EV SUV

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thumb image Rivian R1S Quad-Motor 2025 US$ 92,000
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thumb image Mercedes-AMG EV SUV US$ 97,400

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Mercedes-AMG
Model R1S Quad-Motor 2025 AMG EQE SUV (EQE 43 / EQE 53 4MATIC+)
Vehicle Type Electric All-electric performance midsize SUV (4-door)
Trims Standard, Large, Performance, and Quad-Motor AMG EQE 43; AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (Dynamic Plus option available)
Release Date November 2024 2024 (available since 2024 model year)
Status Available In production / on sale (U.S. order availability paused in some cases post-Sept 2025)
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA Manufactured in Mercedes-Benz global facilities (market-dependent)
Body Type Crew Cab SUV / crossover (wagon-like)
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles Standard Mercedes warranty (varies by market); electrical components / HV battery: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Colors Launch Green, Glacier White, Rivian Blue, Limestone, El Cap Granite, Midnight Black, Forest Green, Red Canyon (some may cost extra) Multiple factory color options (market dependent)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Four independent motors Dual electric motors (permanent-magnet synchronous; AMG dual-motor AWD)
Horsepower 835 hp 617 hp (varies by market/boost mode)
Torque 908 lb-ft 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) nominal
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds EQE 53 ~3.1 s (manufacturer/test figures vary)
Top Speed 115 mph 149 mph (240 km/h) with AMG performance options
Range 400 miles 282 miles (454 km NEDC) for AMG EQE SUV
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) AMG Performance AWD (4MATIC+)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery (400 V architecture)
Battery Capacity 149 kWh 90.6 kWh usable
Power Consumption 2.5 mi/kWh 23.0–25.6 kWh/100 km (claimed/test values)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 175,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (electrical components / HV battery)
Home Charging Speed (0-100%): 14 hours (11.5 kW) AC onboard charger up to 9.6–11 kW
Supercharging Speed 10-80% in 40 mins (peak 220 kW) N/A (Mercedes uses CCS/DC fast networks)
DC Fast Charging Speed 220 kW (10-80% in 30-40 mins) Up to 170 kW peak (manufacturer-stated)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 23 miles/hour TBD (depends on charger kW
Charging Time 14 hours TBD (typical 10–80% depends on charger
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) CCS (North America/Europe standard)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V): Included portable charger (3 miles/hour). Level 2 (240V): 11.5 kW wall charger (25 miles/hour). Rivian Wall Charger: Up to 11.5 kW (sold separately). Wallbox / public AC chargers
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 9.6 kW (source lists 9.6 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 217.1 inches (18.1 ft) 192.1 in (~4,880 mm)
Width 79.3 inches 76.4 in (~1,940 mm)
Height 72.6 inches 65.8 in (~1,672 mm)
Wheelbase 135.8 inches 119.3 in (~3,030 mm)

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