Mercedes-Benz EQS
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz Group
Model codeX296
Production2022–present
Model years2023–present
Assembly
DesignerLukas Haag,[1] Slavche Tanevski
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformMercedes-Benz EVA platform
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanently excited synchronous motor
Power output
  • 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) (EQS 450)
  • 400 kW (544 PS; 536 hp) (EQS 580 4MATIC)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery107.8 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range660 km (410 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • Three-phase 9.6 kW (AC)
  • 200 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Length5,125 mm (201.8 in)
Width1,959 mm (77.1 in)
Height1,718 mm (67.6 in)
Curb weight2,480–2,735 kg (5,467–6,030 lb)

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. As SUV counterpart of the EQS liftback, it is positioned as the battery electric version of the GLS. It is the third model built on the dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture, following the EQS and the EQE sedan. The model also offers optional third-row seating.

Overview

The vehicle was unveiled on 19 April 2022.[2][3] Three versions are offered, which are EQS 450, EQS 450 4MATIC, and EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 450's motor has a peak power output of 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) and produces 568 N⋅m (57.9 kp⋅m; 419 lb⋅ft) of peak torque (800 N⋅m (81.6 kp⋅m; 590 lb⋅ft) for the 4MATIC version), while the EQS 580 SUV is powered by more powerful dual motors which produce a combined power of up to 400 kW (544 PS; 536 hp) and deliver a peak torque of 858 N⋅m (87.5 kp⋅m; 633 lb⋅ft).[4][5]

The vehicle received a large 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen system that includes the instrument cluster, infotainment screen, and passenger display that runs across the car's dashboard.[6] The headroom in the first and second row of seats with sliding sunroof is 1,034 mm (40.7 in).[7]

Maybach EQS680

In April 2023, Mercedes unveiled the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, an ultra-luxury variant of the EQS SUV under the Maybach sub-brand.[8]

Models

The specifications include:[4][5][9]

Model Years Power Torque Battery Capacity

full/usable [kWh]

Drivetrain 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Top speed Max. Range (WLTP) Range (EPA)
EQS 450+ SUV 2022– 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) 568 N⋅m
(419 lb⋅ft) 		120/107.8 RWD 6.7 s 210 km/h (130 mph) 660 km
(410 mi) 		305 mi
(491 km)
EQS 450 4MATIC SUV 800 N⋅m
(590 lb⋅ft) 		4WD 6 s 613 km
(381 mi) 		285 mi
(459 km)
EQS 580 4MATIC SUV 400 kW (544 PS; 536 hp) 858 N⋅m
(633 lb⋅ft) 		4.6 s
EQS 680 Maybach 4MATIC SUV 2023– 491 kW (668 PS; 658 hp) 950 N⋅m
(701 lb⋅ft) 		4.4 s 600 km
(373 mi)

References

  1. ^ "EQS SUV design sketch". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  2. ^ "2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV revealed, confirmed for Oz". CarExpert. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ "This is the new seven-seat Mercedes EQS SUV". Top Gear. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV First Look: Three-Row EV Luxury". Motor1.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Arrives With Seven Seats, Up To 410 Miles WLTP Range". InsideEVs. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  6. ^ Apr 20, Thinking this thing on; Pm, 2022 at 12:28 (20 April 2022). "Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV debuts – 3-row EV with up to 660 km range, 544 PS, 858 Nm; MBUX Hyperscreen - paultan.org".((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Seta, Abhinav (19 April 2022). "Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Unveiled". TopGear India. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. ^ "2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV Is One Glamorous Electric SUV". Car and Driver. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  9. ^ "2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EQS 680 (658 Hp) 4MATIC". Auto-Data.net. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

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