Mercedes-Benz EQS
Introduced last year, the Mercedes-Benz EQS was the German automaker’s first electric car to be sold in North America. In 580 4MATIC trim, it uses dual motors that generate a combined 516 horsepower and 631 lb-ft. of torque, drawing energy from a 107.8kWh high-voltage battery and delivering 0-100 km/h sprints in 4.1 seconds. Four-wheel steering is available. Other EQS models will join the lineup in the near future.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$136,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,560/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 355 hp |
| Combined torque | 590 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 120.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 396 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Electric, Full-size luxury sedan |
| Assembly | Sindelfingen, DE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 20.7 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 19.9 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 20.3 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 547 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45R20 |
| Rear tires | P255/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,265 mm (207″) |
| Width | 1,926 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,513 mm (60″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm (126″) |
| Weight | 2,615 kg (5,765 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 610 l and 1,770 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 81%(view ratings) |