Mercedes Benz EQS – The 2022 EQS has broken Mercedes record as the first model from the all-electric Mercedes-EQ sub-brand. In comparison, the EQS is equivalent to the gas-powered S-Class sedan, which has set the luxury standard for decades. The EQS comes with all of Mercedes’ latest luxury features, in-car tech, and advanced driver aids.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS features a massive single glass dashboard panel that runs from door to door. Dubbed the Hyperscreen, it houses the instrument panel, central infotainment touchscreen, and an optional third touchscreen for the front passenger. This is perfection in display by a brand that has all it takes to revolutionize the industry. It MBUX infotainment system features large virtual buttons and logical menus for easy operation.
Two versions of the EQS are offered by Mercedes to start and they are 450+, which comes with a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, and the 580 4Matic, which has an additional motor and all-wheel drive. The range on a full charge is excellent. The EPA estimates the base EQS 450+ has 350 miles of range. Below are other features of the EQS you need to know.
Mercedes-Benz EQS Models
The 2022 EQS comes in two main versions: 450+ and 580 4Matic. The 450+ launches first and the 580 4Matic follows later in the model year.
For the 450+, power is sent to the rear wheels through a single electric motor that produces 329 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. The 580 4Matic boasts a dual motor and an all-wheel drive that combine to produce 516 hp and 631 lb-ft. A 108-kWh battery pack is behind the performance of both models.
Interestingly, the 450+ is capable of going as far as 350 miles on a fully charged battery, a performance that cannot go on notice. We are still expecting the EPA estimate for the 580 4Matic as it is not available at the time of this review’s publication.
The Interior Design
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The EQS offers a remarkable experience interior-wise as this large Benz front seat comes with a wide range of adjustments and a good blend of firm. Don’t worry about outside noise onboard the EQS as the car is one of the quietest with minimal outside noise making its way into the cabin.
The climate control is almost all touchscreen-based but is easier to use than most touchscreen interfaces. There’s a screen that provides real-time air quality inside and outside of the cabin, which we found very cool. Both the seat heat and ventilation functions are very effective, and the optional massaging feature is helpful to keep the blood flowing on longer drives. Disappointingly, the EQS 450+’s rear seats don’t have any controls or separate settings unless you opt for the top Pinnacle trim. The surround-view camera system takes all the guesswork out of avoiding objects when parking.
Mercedes remains a leader with its MBUX infotainment system. The voice-controlled virtual assistant is particularly helpful for adjusting controls or bringing up information without having to take your eyes off the road. The Burmester audio system sounds great, and the integrated navigation system is useful for routing to nearby charging stations.
Onboard the EQS is a total of eight USB ports, which feels a bit like overkill in a cabin that seats five at the most. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard and a nice convenience to have when it’s working.
Take nothing away from the EQS for not having a front trunk like the Tesla Model S, this is arguably but it doesn’t need one. For a car with a rear cargo hatch huge enough to accommodate 22 cubic feet of stuff behind the rear seats. And if you need more space, the seats fold flat in the 40/20/40-split configuration. Certainly, we don’t miss the front trunk in the ESQ as storage for small items in the cabin is equally impressive, with an assortment of generously sized bins with cleverly organized compartments.
How Efficient is the EQS
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The EQS 450+ equipped with the standard 20-inch wheels will hit an EPA-estimated range of 350 miles and a consumption rate of 35 kWh’s worth of electricity for every 100 miles of driving.
According to edmunds.com, that range estimate is great by itself, and we found the EQS can go even farther. We drove the EQS 450+ 422 miles on a single max battery charge in our real-world range test. It was also more efficient than the EPA’s estimate, using only 29.5 kWh/100 miles. For comparison, a 2022 Audi e-Tron GT we tested went only 273 miles on a full charge and used 41 kWh/100 miles.
Safety Features
Safety has always been the brand’s ideology, as its advanced driving aids work great and are among the best in the business. We wouldn’t call their operation faultless, but overall the adaptive cruise, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and 360-degree cameras make driving considerably easier and safer.
There’s a good amount of space for installing child safety seats in the back. However, the angled bottom rear seat cushion can make it a little tricky to securely strap a seat down. The lower Isofix anchors and the rear top tethers are pretty easy to access.
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