Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. An 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.
Mercedes-Benz EQS (X296) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
Production | 2022–present |
Model years | 2023–present |
Assembly |
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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 |
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Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
Battery | 107.8 kWh lithium-ion |
Electric range | 660 km (410 mi) (WLTP) |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,210 mm (126.4 in) |
Length | 5,125 mm (201.8 in) |
Width | 1,959 mm (77.1 in) |
Height | 1,718 mm (67.6 in) |
Curb weight | 2,480–2,735 kg (5,467–6,030 lb) |
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]
- Rear view
- Interior
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]
- Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV
- Rear view
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) |
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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) |
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References
- "EQS SUV design sketch". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- "2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV revealed, confirmed for Oz". CarExpert. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "This is the new seven-seat Mercedes EQS SUV". Top Gear. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV First Look: Three-Row EV Luxury". Motor1.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Arrives With Seven Seats, Up To 410 Miles WLTP Range". InsideEVs. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- 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".
- Seta, Abhinav (19 April 2022). "Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Unveiled". TopGear India. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- "2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV Is One Glamorous Electric SUV". Car and Driver. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- "2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EQS 680 (658 Hp) 4MATIC". Auto-Data.net. Retrieved 1 August 2023.