Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group
Model code X296
Production2022–present
Model years 2023–present
Assembly
Designer Lukas Haag, [1] Slavche Tanevski
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Mercedes-Benz EVA platform
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanently excited synchronous motor
Power output
  • 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) (EQS 450)
  • 400 kW (544 PS; 536 hp) (EQS 580 4MATIC)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive
Battery 107.8 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range 660 km (410 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • Three-phase 9.6 kW (AC)
  • 200 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Length5,125 mm (201.8 in)
Width1,959 mm (77.1 in)
Height1,718 mm (67.6 in)
Curb weight 2,480–2,735 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.

Contents

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]

ModelYearsPowerTorqueBattery Capacity

full/usable [ kWh]

Drivetrain0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Top speedMax. Range (WLTP)Range (EPA)
EQS 450+ SUV2022–265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp)568 N⋅m
(419 lb⋅ft)
120/107.8RWD6.7 s210 km/h (130 mph)660 km
(410 mi)
305 mi
(491 km)
EQS 450 4MATIC SUV800 N⋅m
(590 lb⋅ft)
4WD6 s613 km
(381 mi)
285 mi
(459 km)
EQS 580 4MATIC SUV400 kW (544 PS; 536 hp)858 N⋅m
(633 lb⋅ft)
4.6 s
EQS 680 Maybach 4MATIC SUV2023–491 kW (668 PS; 658 hp)950 N⋅m
(701 lb⋅ft)
4.4 s600 km
(373 mi)

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