Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz has invested massively in the development of its full-size luxury electric sedan. Unfortunately, the EQS has underachieved in terms of sales. Sure, the interior is undeniably refined and attractive, and the driving range remains quite impressive, reaching 591 km with the 450 4MATIC model and 597 km with the 580 4MATIC model (both featuring all-wheel drive). However, the overall driving experience falls short of expectations and the car’s alarming depreciation tarnishes its image.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$136,000 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$3,995 |
| 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 | 118.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| 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 | 23.1 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 22.4 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 22.8 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 591 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| 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 |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical 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 | 5,223 mm (206″) |
| Width | 1,926 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,512 mm (60″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm (126″) |
| Weight | 2,655 kg (5,853 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 620 l and 1,785 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 66%(view ratings) |