2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic Sedan
Class: Electrical Automobile
Miles pushed: 246
Battery capability: 120 kWh
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
CG Report Card
Room and ComfortA+
Energy and PerformanceA
Match and FinishA+
Gasoline EconomyA
ValueB
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of the whole mannequin lineup.
Huge & Tall Consolation
Huge GuyA
Tall GuyA
Huge & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Huge” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs516-horsepower
Engine TypeElectric motors
Transmission Computerized
Drive WheelsAWD
EPA-estimate MPGe: 91 metropolis/98 hwy/94 mixed
EPA-estimated driving vary: 340 miles
Shopper Information vary estimate (best circumstances): 340+ miles
Base value: $125,900 (not together with $1050 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: Cardinal Pink Metallic paint ($1750), Energizing Air Management Plus with HEPA Filter ($450), Beltbag rear seat-belt airbags ($500), MBUX augmented-reality head-up show ($2000), laminated security glass ($1010), Government Rear Seat Bundle ($1690), AMG Line Inside Bundle ($2100), Pinnacle Trim bundle($4350)
Worth as examined: $140,800
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Fast Hits
The nice: Unique-car acceleration, unruffled journey high quality, opulent cabin appointments
The nice: Spectacular vary, surprisingly simple-to-use controls
The not so good: Expensive choices, solely a technician can open the hood (actually)
Tom Appel
The flagship sedan of Mercedes-Benz electrified lineup, the EQS is the primary “EQ” mannequin to reach within the U.S., to be adopted shortly by the EQS SUV, the EQE midsize crossover, EQC compact crossover and sedan, and the EQB small crossover.
The EQS sedan is obtainable in two trim ranges for 2022: the EQS450+, and the EQS580 4Matic. The rear-wheel-drive 450+ delivers 329 horsepower, the all-wheel-drive 580 4Matic a formidable 516 hp. Each fashions are powered by way of a 108-kWh battery, which supplies an EPA estimated 350 miles of vary within the 450+ and 340 miles within the 580.
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To me, essentially the most notable characteristic of the EQS is how properly it mirrors the driving expertise of the gasoline-powered S-Class—besides the EQS is way sooner. The sedan’s a lot ballyhooed “Hyperscreen” touchscreen spans a lot of the sprint space between the driver-side door and the middle console, and it does a lot to simplify the cabin’s design. And, regardless of the virtually inexhaustible variety of options there are to manage and customise by way of the display screen, total automobile operation is surprisingly easy.
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In any other case, the EQS rides and handles as an enormous Mercedes ought to, and the cabin is sort of sinfully indulgent in trim high quality. This driver discovered the seating place slightly low relative to the door-sill top, although that could be a minor quibble.
In reasonable Chicago summer time climate I noticed vary barely in extra of the EPA estimate.
Whereas I’m reluctant to name the brand new Mercedes a price, it actually presents a whole lot of consolation, efficiency, and know-how for the cash… all for roughly the value of a loaded Tesla Mannequin S. Colour me impressed.
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John Biel
In some methods, Mercedes-Benz’s new electrical flagship is an assault on the senses—most of them at the very least. It’s fairly darn quiet, so listening to will get a break. (Additionally, we resisted the urge to lick something, in case anybody is questioning.)
In any other case, there’s quite a bit occurring in entrance of, below, and round passengers on this premium-large hatchback sedan. The inescapable, larger-than-life expertise in an EQS 580 just like the one we examined is the usual Hyperscreen, almost 4.75 toes of visible content material, the middle of which is an enormous map, or vehicle-function monitor, or any variety of different issues that the automotive is programmed to indicate you. And it’s programmed to indicate you a lot of issues. Frankly, although, it’s overwhelming. What number of house owners will really ever grasp the contents of this factor?
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The dual electrical motors within the all-wheel-drive 580 present thrust that’s instantly easy. It handles pretty straight for a automotive with a whole lot of prow to result in, aided by the rear-wheel steering, and rides serenely with customary air suspension, even in sportier “Dynamic” mode. Solely braking, with the hole sense of suggestions that manifests itself in so many electrified automobiles, appeared subpar.
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A spacious and lushly appointed cabin accords beneficiant legroom for as much as 5 grownup passengers. The listening to that’s not taxed by engine or highway noise is handled to a wonderful Burmester surround-sound audio system. A hospitable proprietor would possibly indulge passengers with the Government Rear Seat Bundle Plus choice that features massaging seats and neck and shoulder heating. If we had a quibble, it was that the driving place that felt proper for us by way of pedal attain and steering-wheel angle made it seem that the cowl was too excessive. Cargo room below the hatch is huge and expansive with the 60/40 rear seats down.
There’s no getting round the truth that it takes a heightened sense of economic well-being to assert an EQS. The one CG examined stickered for $140,800 with choices and supply. That can get the blood speeding to your head.
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