I’ve already examined how a lot cargo area is behind the EQS SUV’s third-row seat, and nicely, it was laughable. Seems there’s nothing laughable in regards to the EQS sedan cargo space: It’s huge and distinctive.
In accordance with Mercedes specs, there’s 22 cubic ft of area again there, which is gigantic for a sedan. Sure, the EQS is technically a hatchback, however there’s not that a lot area up there. In the end I would uncover that the quantity of trunk area within the EQS sedan is mainly the identical because the EQS SUV should you solely loaded that to the rear seat peak degree. That may most likely clarify why Mercedes studies the SUV has having 22.7 cubic ft of cargo area: it solely measures to the again seat peak, not like most SUV makers, which report primarily based on floor-to-roof.
OK, let’s check out the sedan.
That is simply an extremely lengthy area. I can barely attain the seatback and I am 6-foot-3.
This is not the tip of the story.
There’s a sizable underfloor storage space, admittedly stuffed right here with the tire repair equipment and cost wire. Should you’re the playing kind, you possibly can depart these at dwelling and achieve some area.
Particularly, a considerably squashed fancy bag (see dimensions beneath) or a bunch of wine and orange juice standing upright. That makes it a terrifically helpful hooch bin.
First up, the EQS has a cargo cowl, which could be related to the hatchback to routinely raise out of the best way. It is a good piece. Usually, I’d check with and with out the cargo cowl in place, however as you will note, that basically wasn’t obligatory.
OK, let’s get to the baggage. As in each baggage check I do, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that may must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 vast, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
One of many greatest baggage suits simply tremendous beneath the cargo cowl, not like in most SUVs. That is motive No. 1 that I did not want to check with and with out the duvet.
Here is motive No. 2: Every thing match beneath it! Loading was simple and there is a great deal of room left over. Possibly if I eliminated the cargo cowl I may’ve match some additional gadgets like a 38-quart Coleman cooler, however I simply did not view that as obligatory.
I did mess around a bit, nevertheless.
I eliminated the largest bag (the grey one) from its unique place, which I then saved free of baggage. I then put that greatest bag the place the flowery bag was. It nonetheless match. As such, you possibly can match three of my largest baggage within the EQS and nonetheless have room left over for a soft-sided duffle (most likely not the extra inflexible fancy bag) and a bunch of hooch beneath the ground.
Severely, that is spectacular. The EQS additionally completely obliterates the S-Class.
The S-Class, proven above, may match all the baggage, however solely barely with the flowery bag smooshed.
So whereas the S-Class might have the benefit by way of again seat area and luxury (and plenty of would argue design), the EQS is much and away the higher alternative for hauling stuff.