Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 Sedan (2021)

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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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

AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ AMG DYNAMIC PLUSEQS 350EQS 450+EQS 580 4MATIC

Capacity

Cargo Capacity610 L / 21.5 cu-ft ~ 1770 L / 62.5 cu-ft
Passengers5
Payload620 kg / 1367 lbs620 kg / 1367 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 415x33 mmVentilated discs, 415x33 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 378x22 mmVentilated discs, 378x22 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Chassis TypeUnibody
Offroad | Approach Angle13.0 deg13.0 deg13.4 deg13.4 deg13.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle10.0 deg10.0 deg9.6 deg9.6 deg9.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle15.3 deg15.3 deg15.1 deg15.1 deg15.1 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size275/40 R21, 275/35 R22275/40 R21, 275/35 R22235/55 R19, 255/45 R20, 265/40 R21, 265/35 R22235/55 R19, 255/45 R20, 265/40 R21, 265/35 R22235/55 R19, 255/45 R20, 265/40 R21, 265/35 R22
Turning Circle11.5 m / 37.7 ft11.5 m / 37.7 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity120.0 kWh (gross) | 107.8 kWh (net)120.0 kWh (gross) | 107.8 kWh (net)100.0 kWh (gross) | 90.6 kWh (net)120.0 kWh (gross) | 107.8 kWh (net)120.0 kWh (gross) | 107.8 kWh (net)
Battery | TypeLithium-ion
Battery | Voltage400.0 V
Body Style5-door battery-electric Sedan
PlatformMercedes MEA

Dimensions

Ground Clearance139 mm / 5.5 in139 mm / 5.5 in134 mm / 5.3 in134 mm / 5.3 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height1518 mm / 59.8 in1518 mm / 59.8 in1512 mm / 59.5 in1512 mm / 59.5 in1512 mm / 59.5 in
Size | Length5223 mm / 205.6 in5223 mm / 205.6 in5216 mm / 205.4 in5216 mm / 205.4 in5216 mm / 205.4 in
Size | Width1926 mm / 75.8 in | 2125 mm / 83.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1660.0 mm / 65.4 in1660.0 mm / 65.4 in1667.0 mm / 65.6 in1667.0 mm / 65.6 in1667.0 mm / 65.6 in
Track Width | Rear1653.0 mm / 65.1 in1653.0 mm / 65.1 in1682.0 mm / 66.2 in1682.0 mm / 66.2 in1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
Weight2605.0 kg / 5743.0 lbs2605.0 kg / 5743.0 lbs2315.0 kg / 5103.7 lbs2405.0 kg / 5302.1 lbs2510.0 kg / 5533.6 lbs
Wheel Size10J x 21, 10J x 2210J x 21, 10J x 228J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.5J x 21, 9.5J x 228J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.5J x 21, 9.5J x 228J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.5J x 21, 9.5J x 22
Wheelbase3210 mm / 126.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.8 sec3.4 sec6.6 sec6.2 sec4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.6 sec3.2 sec6.3 sec5.9 sec4.1 sec
Charging TimeDC Fast Charge: 31 min, 15 minutes for 300kmDC Fast Charge: 31 min, 15 minutes for 280km
Coefficient Of Drag0.230.230.200.200.20
Electric Range529.0 km / 328.7 mi529.0 km / 328.7 mi529.0 km / 328.7 mi700.0 km / 435.0 mi627.0 km / 389.6 mi
Fuel Economy20.4-15.7 kWh/100km WLTP / 19.1-16.0 kWh/100km NEDC21.8-17.4 kWh/100km WLTP / 20.0-16.9 kWh/100km NEDC
Top Speed220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveRear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Engine | Power245 kW385 kW292 hp / 217.7 kW333 hp / 248.3 kW190 hp / 141.7 kW
Engine | Torque568 Nm855 Nm
Engine | TypePermanently excited synchronous motor (PSM)
Transmission | Gears1-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2021
Debut2021-04-15 (Auto Shanghai 2021)
Made InGermany

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
, 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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful electric motor
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Powerful four-wheel drive system
Cons
  • Brake feels inconsistent
  • Brake feel is inconsistent

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 87%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The EQS is Mercedes-Benz's first all-in, no-holds-barred EV. It has prodigious pace, even in this lower-powered form, delivers impressive poise and control. It's also impressively agile, with rear-wheel steering boosting its manoeuvrability at low speed and stability at higher speeds. In these respects, it's immersively and seductively luxurious.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, luxurious design
  • Impressive range
  • Superb handling
Cons
  • Lack of dynamic range

autocar[3]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The EQS is a big and heavy car, yet its responses are more like those of a sports saloon than a limo. The steering is lightly weighted, but there’s still sufficient tactility to the variable-ratio system to ensure you feel involved. Airmatic air suspension with standard variable damping control is superbly compliant, endowing the EQS with great composure and truly impressive comfort.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Punchy handling
  • Impressive handling
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • A bit floaty over undulating roads

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful electric motor
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good ride quality
Cons
  • Lack of natural brake pedal feel

autoexpress[5]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
It's surprisingly agile given its size and weight, while performance is strong. Adaptive air suspension removes the bad elements, yet still offers a degree of connection between driver and machine. The steering is light, but for a 5.2-metre-long car the EQS is surprisingly nimble, too.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb refinement
  • Lots of driver-assistance systems
Cons
  • Quite high headroom

autoexpress[6]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The EQS 53 is a strong first effort from AMG when it comes to series production all-electric machines. Performance takes another step on compared with the standard EQS, but it's actually the car’s ride and handling that are more impressive than the straight-line shove. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in 3.8 seconds (or 3.4 for the Dynamic Plus model)
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engines
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Kerbweight isn’t the strongest

carmagazine[7]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic acceleration
  • Impressive ride quality
  • Superb infotainment system
Cons
  • No Sport Plus drive mode

digitaltrends[8]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, luxurious interior
  • Impressive range
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of standard equipment

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References

  1. ^ Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-amg/eqs-53. 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  2. ^ Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/eqs/first-drives/mercedes-benz-eqs-450-2021-uk-review. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. ^ Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic 2021 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/eqs/first-drives/mercedes-benz-eqs-580-4matic-2021-review. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  4. ^ New Mercedes EQS 2021 review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eqs/354694/new-mercedes-eqs-2021-review. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  5. ^ New Mercedes EQS prototype review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eqs/354694/new-mercedes-eqs-prototype-review. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  6. ^ New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 2022 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eqs/356936/new-mercedes-amg-eqs-53-2022-review. 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  7. ^ Mercedes EQS (2021) prototype review: electric luxury starts here. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/eqs-saloon/. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  8. ^ Mercedes-Benz EQS first drive review: Plush enough to make Tesla owners jealous. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-review/. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-10.

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