Mercedes-Benz EQS V297
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Product Overview
Mercedes-Benz EQS is a fully electric full-size luxury sedan envisioned as the electrified version of the legendary Mercedes S-Class. It features an unconventional design that combines gorgeous and futuristic interior with an exterior that may be an acquired taste.
This design is driven by the desire to build the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Mercedes has achieve a coefficient of drag of just 0.2 for the EQS, significantly improving the vehicle's high-speed efficiency. Mercedes touts an electric range of up to 770km.
Another noteworthy aspect of the EQS is its batteries with higher energy density. With DC fast charging at 200kW, the EQS can be be recharged in just over half an hour, with up to 300km of range added in 15 minutes.
Rear-axle steering now comes standard. The default rear-axle turning angle is up to 4.5 degrees, while an OTA upgrade can activate the 10-degree mode.
Other gadgetries include optional automatic comfort doors that opens automatically, extensive use of touch screens, including OLED displays, and a suite of Mercedes' latest driver-aid technologies.
Enthusiasts may be relieved in knowing that at least a sensible RWD model is available. At launch, the EQS are available with two drivetrain options, the RWD EQS 450+ and the AWD EQS 580 4MATIC. Mercedes also expects a high-performance model to arrive later in the model's lifecycle.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 82%
Pros
- Great performance
- Up to extraordinary 700km electric range
- Great comfort
- Excellent 0.20 drag coefficient
Cons
- Extremely ugly
- Too many electronic gimmicks
What external reviewers found
External score 80%
Pros
- Superb handling
- Superb infotainment system
- Good ride quality
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
- Lack of dynamic range
- Lack of natural brake pedal feel
- Brake feels inconsistent
- No Sport Plus drive mode
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Specifications
Variants shown:
AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+
AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ AMG DYNAMIC PLUS
EQS 350
EQS 450+
EQS 580 4MATIC
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac), the highest of which claimed to harvest up to 300kW, pulling it up very smartly when you lift. As with the driveline, AMG has tweaked the EQS’s air suspension. Changes include a model-specific adaptive dampers similar to those used by the GT 4-Door Coupé. Less distinguished is the ride quality. The air-sprung underpinnings are quite firm, even in Comfort mode.
Pros
- Powerful electric motor
- Excellent ride quality
- Powerful four-wheel drive system
Cons
- Brake feels inconsistent
- Brake feel is inconsistent
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)At low speeds the EQS is genuinely near silent, with just a little wind whistle appearing around the A-pillars as you approach or exceed the motorway limit. The driving experience, on the whole, is very pleasant, with unrivalled refinement an undisputable benchmark for this car's team of talented engineers. But despite costing similar money, the Mercedes cannot challenge a Porsche Taycan in the corners.
Pros
- Powerful electric motor
- Comfortable to drive
- Good ride quality
Cons
- Lack of natural brake pedal feel
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)vers around the 2.5-tonne mark, the flagship's 0-62mph acceleration time is a brisk 4.3sec, with top speed limited to 131mph. Shod with 21-inch summer tyres all-round (22-inch wheels are optional), our pre-production specimen was not quite as compliant and cossetting as expected. Even minor vagaries were promptly telegraphed to the steering-wheel, the seat and the floorpan.
Pros
- Fantastic acceleration
- Impressive ride quality
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- No Sport Plus drive mode
digitaltrends[4]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)Standard air suspension gives the EQS the smooth, pothole-erasing ride you should expect from a big luxury sedan. Mercedes devised some sound effects that would make George Lucas proud. The EQS gets the same four-year, 50,000-mile, new-vehicle warranty as other Mercedes models.
Pros
- Sleek, luxurious interior
- Impressive range
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
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