Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzEQS Saloon | Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2021 | December 2022 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 362–577 bhp (better) | 355–536 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.1–6.2 s (better) | 4.8–6.2 s |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Engine or motors | EQS 400: 270 kW (367 hp); EQS 450+: 300 kW (408 hp); EQS 580 4MATIC: 430 kW (585 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | EQS 450 4MATIC: 265 kW (360 hp); EQS 580 4MATIC: 400 kW (544 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 505 Nm (EQS 400, EQS 450+), 800 Nm (EQS 580 4MATIC) | 800 Nm (EQS 450 4MATIC), 858 Nm (EQS 580 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | – | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (EQS 400, EQS 450+); all-wheel drive (EQS 580 4MATIC) | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 490–542 miles (better) | 400 miles |
| Battery | 112–122 kWh (better) | 118 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 330–350 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Range detail | 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 | WLTP range 377–400 miles (EQS 450 4MATIC) or 376–400 miles (EQS 580 4MATIC), depending on specification |
| 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 | 118 kWh battery (usable, per Mercedes Germany); DC up to 200 kW, 10–80% in 31 minutes; 22 kW AC on-board charger, 0–100% in 6 hours 15 minutes (18 hours 30 minutes at 7.4 kW) |
| 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 | 211–224 Wh/km WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 610 litres (better) | 245 litres |
| Length | 5,225 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Weight | From 2,607 kg | From 3,001 kg |
| Boot | 610 litres | 245 litres with seven seats in use, 2,020 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 1,600 kg (rear-wheel drive) or 1,700 kg (EQS 580 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked | 1,800 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked on the 4MATIC models (Mercedes Germany technical data) |
| 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) | 5,125 mm long, 1,959 mm wide without mirrors (2,157 mm with), 1,742 mm high (Mercedes Germany technical data); 11.9 m turning circle; kerb weight 3,001–3,028 kg (UK brochure, including a 75 kg driver) |
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