| Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz Group |
| Model Code: | X296 |
| Production: | 2022–present |
| Model Years: | 2023–present |
| Class: | Full-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Platform: | Mercedes-Benz EVA platform |
| Motor: | Permanently excited synchronous motor |
| Transmission: | 1-speed direct-drive |
| Battery: | 107.8 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric Range: | 6600NaN0 (WLTP) |
| Wheelbase: | 32101NaN1 |
| Length: | 51251NaN1 |
| Width: | 19591NaN1 |
| Height: | 17181NaN1 |
| Weight: | 2480- |
| Designer: | Lukas Haag,[1] Slavche Tanevski |
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. Part of the EQ range and the 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.
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 rear-wheel drive EQS 450+'s motor has a peak power output of 265abbr=onNaNabbr=on and produces of peak torque, which increases to for the dual-motor all-wheel drive 450 4MATIC. The EQS 580 SUV is powered by more powerful dual motors which produce a combined power of up to 4000NaN0 and deliver a peak torque of .[4] [5]
The vehicle features a 56-inch wide glass dashboard with an array of displays, marketed as the MBUX Hyperscreen. It consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 17.7-inch OLED infotainment screen, and 12.3-inch OLED passenger entertainment display.[6] The headroom in the first and second row of seats with sliding sunroof is .[7]
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]
The specifications include:[9]
| Model | Years | Power | Torque | Battery Capacityfull/usable [<nowiki/>[[Kilowatt-hour|kWh]]] | Drivetrain | NaN0NaN0 | Top speed | Range (WLTP) | Range (EPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 450+ SUV | 2022– | 265abbr=onNaNabbr=on | 568Nm | 120/107.8 | RWD | 6.7 s | 660km (410miles) | 305miles | |
| EQS 450 4MATIC SUV | 800Nm | 4WD | 6 s | 613km (381miles) | 285miles | ||||
| EQS 580 4MATIC SUV | 4000NaN0 | 858Nm | 4.6 s | ||||||
| EQS 680 Maybach 4MATIC SUV | 2023– | 491abbr=onNaNabbr=on | 950Nm | 4.4 s | 600km (400miles) | NaNmiles | |||