Compare the2026 Mercedes EQS SUVVS 2026 Cadillac Vistiq

The EQS SUV’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Vistiq doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The EQS SUV has a standard Post Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Vistiq doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EQS SUV’s standard Downhill Speed Regulation allows you to creep down safely. The Vistiq doesn’t offer Downhill Speed Regulation.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The EQS SUV has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Vistiq doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the EQS SUV and the Vistiq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Maybach EQS 680’s standard electric motors produces 34 more horsepower (649 vs. 615) and 50 lbs.-ft. more torque (700 vs. 650) than the Vistiq’s electric motors.

The EQS SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the Vistiq on a full charge:

The EQS SUV has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Vistiq doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the EQS SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Vistiq:

The front and rear suspension of the EQS SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Vistiq, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The EQS SUV’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Vistiq doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQS SUV’s wheelbase is 4.6 inches longer than on the Vistiq (126.4 inches vs. 121.8 inches).

The EQS SUV handles at .86 G’s, while the Vistiq Sport pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The EQS SUV executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Vistiq Sport (26 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 26.6 seconds @ .71 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Maybach EQS 680’s turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum’s (36 feet vs. 38.2 feet). The EQS SUV’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the Vistiq’s (39 feet vs. 41 feet).

For greater off-road capability the EQS SUV has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Vistiq (7.3 vs. 7.2 inches), allowing the EQS SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The EQS SUV 550 4MATIC’s minimum ground clearance is .6 inch higher than on the Vistiq (7.8 vs. 7.2 inches).

The EQS SUV is 3.8 inches shorter than the Vistiq, making the EQS SUV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EQS SUV has a much larger cargo volume than the Vistiq with its rear seat up (22.7 vs. 15.2 cubic feet).

Heated windshield washer fluid is optional on the EQS SUV to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The Vistiq doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

The Vistiq’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The EQS SUV’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the EQS SUV Maybach has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The Vistiq doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the EQS SUV to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Vistiq doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The EQS SUV has standard heated front and middle row seats and optional heated third row seats, which keep the driver and passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Cadillac doesn’t offer heated seats in the third row of the Vistiq.

The EQS SUV has standard front air conditioned seats and the EQS SUV Maybach also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Vistiq doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

Both the EQS SUV and the Vistiq offer available massaging front seats. The EQS SUV Maybach also has standard massaging second row seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging second row seats aren’t available in the Vistiq.

The EQS SUV’s Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Vistiq’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.