2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS Photos, engines & full specs

After creating a SUV version for its electric EQS, namely the EQS SUV, the German automaker transformed the high-rider vehicle into its most luxurious electric car in its inventory, the Maybach EQS 680 SUV.

Mercedes-Maybach was not only the first luxury SUV built under its badge but also the first EV in its class. It targeted other vehicles produced by Bentley or Rolls-Royce, which didn't have any full-electric cars in their lineups. But since the three-pointed-star brand had already experienced the power of the electrons on several vehicles, it took a leap of faith and stepped in with this high-rider luxobarge.

Since it was based on the same platform and bodywork as the EQS SUV, the new contender in the luxury car market came with a similar shape. Yet, at the front, it sported a different design for the grille that sported thinner and more vertical slats than its Mercedes-Benz sibling. Even though these were just design elements, since they were not needed to cool the engine, it was an imposing image. In addition, the lower side scoops were adorned with Maybach's triangular logo and were surrounded on their outer and upper edges by a satin-chromed trim. To differentiate this luxury version more from the regular EQS SUV built under Mercedes-Benz's badge, the Maybach version got new, unique 21" alloy wheels, with an option for a set of 22" ones.

Inside, the carmaker installed the three-screen layout design on the dashboard, also known as the Hyperscreen, as a standard feature. While the hardware looked similar to the one fitted in the MB's EQS SUV, here it had a different layout and new animations to enchant its customers. But, since it was a luxury vehicle, the rear seats were the most important ones from vehicle. For their occupants, the automaker installed a set of 11.6" screens mounted on the back of the front seats. In addition, instead of the split-folding bench from its three-pointed-star sibling was replaced by two individual reclining seats separated by a tall center console.

Power came from two electric motors, which, combined, provided 658 hp and over 700 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque.