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Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Drive Type: RWD, AWD
- Type: 5 door liftback, 5 seats
- Self Driving: No
- Airbags: Yes
PROS
- Long driving range in most variants
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Advanced infotainment and display system
CONS
- High purchase price
- Large size limits maneuverability in tight spaces
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a full-size battery electric luxury sedan. It sits at the top of the Mercedes-Benz EV lineup. The car focuses on comfort, technology, and long-distance driving.
The EQS uses a large battery pack, typically around 108 kWh depending on variant. Range figures reach roughly 600 to 780 km under WLTP testing. Real-world results vary with speed and climate. DC fast charging supports rates up to about 200 kW. Under ideal conditions, the battery charges from 10 percent to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes.
The EQS sits in the premium price bracket. It targets buyers who want a high-end electric sedan with strong range and advanced cabin features. Within the brand, buyers often compare it with the Mercedes EQE or the Mercedes EQS SUV. Cross-shopping frequently includes the Tesla Model S and the BMW i7. Against the Tesla Model S, the EQS prioritizes ride comfort and interior design over outright acceleration.
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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Mercedes EQS 350 Mercedes EQS 450+ Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2021, December - Mercedes EQS 350 2021, April - Mercedes EQS 450+ 2022, April - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 2022, April - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 2021, April - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 2021, September - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 2021, September - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2021, December - Mercedes EQS 350 Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Mercedes EQS 450+ Available to order. Released 2022, April - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC Available to order. Released 2022, April - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC Available to order. Released 2022, April - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ Available to order. Released 2022, April - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 97,810 - Mercedes EQS 350 $ 102,310 € 106,370 £ 99,990 - Mercedes EQS 450+ € 113,050 - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC € 124,400 - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC $ 119,110 € 140,100 - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC $ 147,500 € 152,550 - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ € 157,300 - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
90.6 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 350 107.8 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 450+ 107.8 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 108.4 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 107.8 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 107.8 kWh usable - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 107.8 kWh usable - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Battery Chemistry | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
389 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 350 454 mi WLTP (350 mi EPA) - Mercedes EQS 450+ 425 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 421 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 423 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 363 mi WLTP - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 363 mi WLTP - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Energy Consumption |
270 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 350 274 Wh/mi WLTP (350 Wh/mi EPA) -Mercedes EQS 450+ 290 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 293 Wh/mi WLTP -Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 291 Wh/mi WLTP -Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 341 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 341 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | 5 modes, via shift paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 8 hours - Mercedes EQS 350 Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours - Mercedes EQS 450+ Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours -Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 hours - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5 hours |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 32 min - Mercedes EQS 350 CCS 200 kW max, 10-100% in 31 min - Mercedes EQS 450+ CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC CCS 200 kW max, 10-100% in 31 min - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
RWD 292 hp (215 kW) - Mercedes EQS 350 RWD 329 hp (245 kW) - Mercedes EQS 450+ AWD 360 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC AWD 449 hp (330 kW) - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC AWD 523 hp (385 kW) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC AWD 656 hp (484 kW) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ AWD 761 hp (560 kW) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Torque (Nm) |
565 Nm (417 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 350 568 Nm (406 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 450+ 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 855 Nm (611 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 950 Nm (701 lb-ft) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 1020 Nm (752 lb-ft) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 350 5.5 sec 0-60 mph (6.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS 450+ 5.6 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 4.8 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 4.1 sec 0-60 mph (4.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 3.8 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 3.4 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes EQS 350 130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes EQS 450+ 130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC 130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC 137 mph (220 km/h) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ 155 mph (250 km/h) - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door liftback, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | EVA |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 5216 x 1926 x 1512 mm (205.4 x 75.8 x 59.5 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.2 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3210 mm (126.4 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 2390 kg unladen, 2910 kg gross - Mercedes EQS 350 EU: 2480 kg unladen, 2945 kg gross - Mercedes EQS 450+ EU: 2585 kg unladen, 3060 kg gross - Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC EU: 2585 kg unladen, 3060 kg gross - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC EU: 2585 kg unladen, 3060 kg gross - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC EU: 2655 kg unladen, 3225 kg gross - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ EU: 2655 kg unladen, 3225 kg gross - Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ DYNAMIC PLUS |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚) |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19, R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | EU: 610 l, 1770 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | No |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function |
| Crash Test Ratings | NCAP 2021: 5 stars |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats |
| Roof Type | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Additional Notes |
Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close THERMOTRONIC automatic air conditioning with 4 climate zones |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Additional Notes |
12.3" passenger display 11.6" rear passenger display Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet |
LIGHTING
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY
OWNERSHIP
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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