Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric saloon (V297), a large liftback sold in the UK as the EQS 400 and EQS 450+ with rear-wheel drive and the EQS 580 4MATIC, suited to buyers who want the longest range and a luxury cabin.
Reviewers agree the EQS is very refined, with a long real-world range, effortless performance and a spacious, high-tech cabin. The common criticism is that it falls short of an S-Class, or the BMW i7, for rear-seat comfort, ride and interior quality; Autocar found the rapid charging slow for the money, and Auto Express thought it doesn't feel as expensive as it is.
WLTP range 490 miles (EQS 400), 542 miles (EQS 450+), 526 miles (EQS 580 4MATIC); 255–325 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging
Charging
Usable battery 112 kWh (EQS 400) or 122 kWh; DC up to 330 kW (10–80% in 25 minutes) or 350 kW (27 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 11.5 or 13.5 hours
Efficiency
16.4 kWh/100 km (EQS 400), 16.5 kWh/100 km (EQS 450+), 16.8 kWh/100 km (EQS 580 4MATIC), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions
0 g/km
Practicality
Body
Saloon
Seats
5
Boot
610 litres
Length
5,225 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Weight
From 2,607 kg
Boot
610 litres
Towing
1,600 kg (rear-wheel drive) or 1,700 kg (EQS 580 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked
Size
5,225 mm long, 1,926 mm wide without mirrors (2,138 mm with), 1,510 mm high; 11.9 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,607 kg (EQS 400, EQS 450+), 2,717 kg (EQS 580 4MATIC)
Pros and cons
Pros
+WLTP range of up to 542 miles (EQS 450+)
+DC charging up to 350 kW (EQS 450+ and 580 4MATIC)
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