Mercedes-Benz EQS

This article is about the liftback. For the SUV model, see Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) is a battery electric full-size luxury liftback car produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. It was released in September 2021 in Germany and the fourth quarter of 2021 in the United States.^[7] As a battery-electric vehicle, it is part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ family.^[8]

Mercedes-Benz EQS
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Group
Model code	V297
Production	May 2021 – present[1]
Model years	2022–present
Assembly	Germany: Sindelfingen India: Pune (MBI)[2] Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP)[3] Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM)[4]
Designer	Robert Lešnik, Lukas Haag, Mark Fetherston, Gabriel Nemeth, Balázs Filczer[5]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	5-door liftback
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (4Matic)
Platform	Mercedes-Benz EVA platform
Related	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Mercedes-Benz EQE Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet AC synchronous
Power output	215 kW (288 hp) (EQS 350) 245 kW (329 hp) (EQS 450+) 2 with total 265 kW (355 hp) (450 4MATIC) 2 with total 330 kW (440 hp) (500 4MATIC) 2 with total 385 kW (516 hp) (580 4MATIC) 2 with total 484–560 kW (649–751 hp) (EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+)
Transmission	Direct-drive automatic
Battery	108 kWh 400V NCM 811 lithium-ion
Electric range	WLTP: 108.4 kWh 2wd: 785 km (488 mi)[6] 107.8 kWh 4wd: 676 km (420 mi) 90 kWh 2wd: 640 km (398 mi)
Plug-in charging	22 kW 3-phase on board, 200 kW DC, bidirectional (Japan only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Length	5,216–5,265 mm (205.4–207.3 in)
Width	1,926 mm (75.8 in)
Height	1,512–1,513 mm (59.5–59.6 in)
Curb weight	2,480–2,655 kg (5,467–5,853 lb)

Presentation

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS concept at the 2019 IAA

The EQS was presented at the 2019 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) as the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS and foreshadows the future Mercedes-Benz series luxury electric sedan cars announced for 2021. The production model debuted on 15 April 2021.^[9]

Technical details

The EQS is the first EQ model that is based on the technical platform specific to the electric models, called the MEA.^[10][11] Its automobile drag coefficient is as low as 0.20, making it the most aerodynamic car in production at the time of its introduction.^[12][13]

The car is powered by a water-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motor from Valeo Siemens in the EQS 450+ model, and by two of these motors in the EQS 580 4MATIC model. The torque is sent from the motor(s) to the wheels through a single-speed reduction gearbox. In the single-motor EQS 450+ model, the motor has a rated power of 245 kW (329 hp), and a braking power of 186 kW (249 hp), allowing a deceleration of 5 m·s⁻². German motor journalist Alexander Bloch from Auto Motor und Sport found the energy consumption to be 150...160 W·h/km at 130 km/h (81 mph), and the average energy consumption to be 158 W·h/km. With the 107.8 kW·h secondary cell, the car has a range of more than 638 km. The average recharging power is 163 kW with a peak of >200 kW, allowing the car to reach a 79% state of charge in about half an hour.^[14]

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ was presented at the Munich Motor Show in September 2021 and is the first all-electric AMG car. It has two electric motors producing 560 kW (751 hp) of power and delivering 1,020 N⋅m (752 lbf⋅ft) of torque. Its handling characteristics as well as its cooling system have been upgraded to match the motors' higher power output.^[15]

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  Rear view
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  Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+

Equipment

As a luxury car, the EQS comes with rear-wheel steering, over-the-air updates, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera system, keyless entry, and can optionally be equipped with seats with massage, head-up display with augmented reality, automatically opening and closing doors, integrated toll payment system, gesture controls, HEPA air filter, heat, noise, and infrared rays insulated glass and heated windshield.^[16]

MBUX Hyperscreen

Interior

The high-end versions of Mercedes-Benz EQS feature two separate OLED screens and an LCD instrument cluster that covers nearly the full extension of the dashboard.^[17] The whole infotainment system is powered by eight CPU cores and 24 gigabytes of RAM.^[18] The multi-purpose digital dashboard has been well received by consumers.^[19]

Safety and automated features

The car has several safety and automated features, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic lane changing, automated emergency braking, avoidance assist (for pedestrians and bicycles), blind spot monitoring including rear seat exit warning, cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, automatic parking assist, and adaptive headlights.^[16]

The car can optionally include a level 3 autonomous driving feature named Drive Pilot, allowing the driver to take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road in heavy traffic up to a 60 km/h (37 mph) speed on 13,191 kilometres (8,197 mi) of German motorways. The system is a world first and works by using lidar cameras, microphones, and various sensors. It is planned to also become available in other countries.^[20][21][22] The car is the first that can include a level 4 automated valet parking system named Intelligent Park Pilot.^[22][23]

Euro NCAP test results
Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ 4x2 AMG Line (LHD) (2021)^[24]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	36.6	96%
Child occupant:	45	91%
Pedestrian:	41.3	76%
Safety assist:	12.9	80%

Models

The specifications include:^[25][26][27]

Model	Years	Power	Torque	Battery capacity full/usable [kWh]	Drivetrain	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	Top speed	Max. range (WLTP)	Range (EPA)[28]
EQS 350	2022–	215 kW (292 PS; 288 hp)	565 N⋅m (417 lb⋅ft)	100/90.6	RWD	6.6 s	210 km/h (130 mph)	638 km (396 mi)
EQS 450+	2021–	245 kW (333 PS; 329 hp)	568 N⋅m (419 lb⋅ft)	120/107.8		6.2 s		785 km (488 mi)	350 mi (563 km)
EQS 450 4MATIC	2022–	265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp)	800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft)		4WD	5.6 s		685 km (426 mi)
EQS 500 4MATIC		330 kW (449 PS; 443 hp)	855 N⋅m (631 lb⋅ft)			4.8 s
EQS 580 4MATIC	2021–	385 kW (523 PS; 516 hp)				4.3 s		676 km (420 mi)	340 mi (547 km)
AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+	2022–	484–560 kW (658–761 PS; 649–751 hp)	949 N⋅m (700 lb⋅ft)			3.4–3.8 s	220 km/h (137 mph)	586 km (364 mi)	277 mi (446 km)[29]

2024 facelift

Mercedes-Benz released the facelifted model of the EQS on 10 April 2024.^[30] Changes includes the addition of a free-standing hood ornament, an updated front fascia with a faux grille and horizontal chrome slats, the interior received minor changes with chrome accents on the B-pillar air vents and the rear seat pillows features contrast stitching and Nappa leather piping, and increased battery capacity for model variants.

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  EQS 450+ (facelift)

Reviews and reception

In December 2022, Bloomberg News listed the EQS as a "terrific" (great) alternative option to the Tesla Model S for auto owners angered by Elon Musk.^[31]