Segment: Upper Premium
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The electric-car frenzy caught the big German carmaker and introduced an electric luxury vehicle on the market in 2021: the EQS.
With more and more carmakers joining the electric revolution, Mercedes-Benz couldn’t just sit and wait to see what will go next, and it developed a completely new car in its lineup: the EQS. It started with a blank sheet of paper and moved forward until it made one of the most luxurious electric cars on the market.
With a drag resistance of just 0.20, it was the most aerodynamic production car in the world to that date. Despite its size and height, it could cut through the air seamlessly. At the front, the car featured a closed upper grille and a lower grille with shutters needed to cool the batteries and the electrical system. A pair of side-scoops adorned with horizontal slats completed the elegant yet aggressive look of the front fascia. The extended greenhouse connected the A-pillars to the D-pillars with an arch towards the rear taillights. Strangely though, the EQS featured physical rear-view mirrors while other carmakers already replaced them with rear-view cameras.
Inside, the main attraction was the dashboard fitted with three large screens: one in front of the driver, one in front of the front passenger, and the third one filling the center stack. In addition, the driver has a new steering wheel with buttons incorporated on the rim instead of the spokes. Thanks to the big wheelbase, the rear passengers could enjoy plenty of legroom and enough headroom due to the extended roof.
The powertrain offered a rear motor (eATS) for the base model or dual motors for the 4Matic version.
ENGINE SPECS - 450+ 245 KW RWD (333 HP) | |
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Electrical motor power: | 245 kw (333 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 418.9 lb-ft (568 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Electric |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top speed (electrical): | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 1-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Ventilated discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205.4 in (5217 mm) |
Width: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Height: | 59.5 in (1511 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.6/66.2 in (1,666/1,681 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126.4 in (3211 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.5 cuFT (609 L) |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.51 m2 |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.2 |
Turning circle: | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5467 lbs (2480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6272 lbs (2845 kg) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 107.8 kWh |
Range: | 460.4 miles (740.9 km) |
Notes |
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Recuperation capacity max: 186 KW Rated voltage: 396 volts On-board charger (standard/option): 11/12 KW AC charging time, three-phase (11/22 KW): 10/5 h DC charging capacity, max. : 200 KW DC charging time at fast charging station: 31 min DC charging: range after 15 minutes (WLTP): Up to 300 Km Combined consumption (WLTP): 19.8 KWh/100 Km Combined consumption (NEDC): 18.9 KWh/100 Km |
ENGINE SPECS - 580 4MATIC 385 KW AWD (523 HP) | |
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Total maximum power: | 384.7 kw (523 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 630.6 lb-ft (855 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Electric |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top speed (electrical): | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 1-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Ventilated discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205.4 in (5217 mm) |
Width: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Height: | 59.5 in (1511 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.6/66.2 in (1,666/1,681 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126.4 in (3211 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.5 cuFT (609 L) |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.51 m2 |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.2 |
Turning circle: | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5699 lbs (2585 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6746 lbs (3060 kg) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 107.8 kWh |
Range: | 420 miles (675.9 km) |
Notes |
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Recuperation capacity max: 290 KW Rated voltage: 396 volts On-board charger (standard/option): 11/12 KW AC charging time, three-phase (11/22 KW): 10/5 h DC charging capacity, max. : 200 KW DC charging time at fast charging station: 31 min DC charging: range after 15 minutes (WLTP): Up to 260 Km Combined consumption (WLTP): 21.4 KWh/100 Km Combined consumption (NEDC): 19.6 KWh/100 Km |