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Mercedes EQS 2026
- Drive Type: RWD, AWD
- Type: 5 door liftback, 5 seats
- Self Driving: Level 3 autonomous driving (Drive Pilot – market dependent) Level 4 automated valet parking (Intelligent Park Pilot)
- Airbags: Full Suite
PROS
- At 0.20 drag coefficient, the EQS is more aerodynamic than a Tesla Model S
- The 800V architecture and steer-by-wire system make the 2026 EQS the first German series-production vehicle
- Regenerative braking recuperation reaches up to 385 kW — a one-third increase over the previous generation
CONS
- The steer-by-wire system and yoke steering wheel will not be available at launch
- The exterior retains the same egg-like shape as the original EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a full-size luxury liftback sedan — essentially the electric answer to the S-Class — sitting at the top of Mercedes’ EQ lineup. Unveiled on 14 April 2026, this second facelift is far more than a styling refresh: over a quarter of the vehicle’s components have been updated, with changes spanning the platform, powertrain, software, and interior.
The range-leading EQS 450+ carries a 122 kWh battery with silicon oxide-graphite cell chemistry, delivering a claimed WLTP range of 926 km (575 miles) — a 13% improvement over the outgoing model. On the charging side, the move to an 800-volt architecture enables peak DC fast charging of up to 350 kW, adding 320 km of range in roughly 10 minutes. At standard 400V stations, the battery intelligently splits into two virtual halves, each accepting up to 175 kW — a practical workaround that keeps charge times competitive on legacy infrastructure.
The entry-level EQS 400 opens at €79,330 net in Germany (approximately €94,403 with VAT), positioning it against the BMW i7, which starts at $107,250 with a considerably shorter EPA-rated range. The EQS targets buyers who want S-Class levels of refinement and long-haul capability without a combustion engine. Within the Mercedes EV family, it sits above the EQE sedan (a mid-size alternative) and the EQS SUV (the wagon-body variant of the same platform). Cross-brand alternatives include the BMW i7 and the Lucid Air — with Lucid still holding the edge on raw EPA-rated range, though the EQS pulls ahead on charging speed and software depth.
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Full Specifications
MODEL
| Models |
Mercedes EQS 400 Mercedes EQS 450+ Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, April 14 |
| Status | Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q3 |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Base Price |
€ 94,400 - Mercedes EQS 400 € 108,600 - Mercedes EQS 450+ € 123,300 - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC € 134,700 - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
RWD 367 hp (270 kW) - Mercedes EQS 400 RWD 408 hp (300 kW) - Mercedes EQS 450+ AWD 476 hp (350 kW) - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC AWD 585 hp (430 kW) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Torque |
505 Nm (372 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 400 505 Nm (372 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 450+ 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Acceleration 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. |
6.2 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 400 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 450+ 4.5 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 4.1 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Max Speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
| transmission | 2-speed automatic |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
112 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 400 122 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 450+ 122 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 122 kWh usable - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V |
| Range |
508 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 400 575 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 450+ 544 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 544 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Consumption |
253 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 400 248 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 450+ 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC |
| Recuperation | 5 modes, via shift paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW (22 kW optional) |
| DC Charging |
CCS 175 kW max at 400V CCS 350 kW max at 800V |
| Others |
V2h (Vehicle to home) V2G (Vehicle to grid) |
BODY
| Type | 5 door liftback, 5 seats |
| Platform | EVA |
| Dimensions | 5216 x 1926 x 1512 mm (205.4 x 75.8 x 59.5 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.2 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm (126.4 in) |
| Clearance | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Suspension | Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚) |
| Wheels | R19, R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 520 l, 1770 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 17.7" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 12.3" |
| Head-Up | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Others |
12.3" passenger display (MBUX Hyperscreen) 13.1" Rear seat entertainment displays (optional) Rear tablet for comfort/entertainment control |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated and cooled outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats front and rear |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Others |
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 |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats |
| Driving Aids | 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 |
| Self Driving |
Level 3 autonomous driving (Drive Pilot – market dependent) Level 4 automated valet parking (Intelligent Park Pilot) |
| Crash Tests | NCAP 2021: 5 stars |
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