The all-electric Mercedes EQS car has been officially unveiled after months of trailers and feature announcements. We've already gotten a good look inside the new Mercedes EQS, but when it launched on April 15, 2021, the German automaker finally stripped the camouflage of the exterior to reveal its next EV in all its glory. The luxury sedan has a whole range of technology, including the 56-inch hyperscreen, as well as supreme alignment and unprecedented design. It sits at the top of Mercedes' all-electric lineup, with EQA and EQC offering more affordable alternatives and going up against models like the Tesla Model S, Audi e-tron GT, and Porsche Taycan.
Come to the point
- What is it? The latest and most premium electric car from Mercedes to date
- When did it come out? EQS will be available later this year
- How much will it cost? Probably a lot, but EQS pricing is yet to be confirmed.
Mercedes EQS: release date and price
There is no firm release date for the Mercedes EQS yet, all we know is that it will be available later in 2021, while the order is not yet open for this top-of-the-range electric car. What also remains a mystery is the price of the Mercedes EQS. The firm said the EQS is on a similar level to the S-Class sedan, which starts at €94,250 / €78,730 (around AU$120,000), which can give us a rough idea of the cost of this electric vehicle. In terms of availability, the UK will get the EQS 450+ with RWD (rear-wheel drive), 245 kW of power and 108 kW of battery. Other markets will also have the option of the more powerful EQS 580, although it may arrive in the UK at a later date.
Mercedes EQS: autonomy and recharging
- Mercedes EQS range of up to 770 km (approx. 480 miles)
- 300 km / 180 miles in 15 minutes with a 200 kW fast charge
Thanks to record-breaking aerodynamics, the Mercedes EQS offers a staggering 770 km (around 480 miles) of range in particular configurations, giving you far more range on a single charge than most other electric cars available today. . The EQS will be available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options, the batteries will be 90 kWh and 107,8 kWh with support for 200 kW fast charging (300 km / 180 miles in 15 minutes) and its speed. limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).
- EQS 450+: RWD, 245 kW, 0-100 km / h in 6.2 seconds
- EQS 580 4Matic: all-wheel drive, 385 kW, 0-100 km / h in 4,3 seconds.
(Image credit: Mercedes) There's plenty of power inside the Mercedes EQS. The entry-level rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+ model can produce 245 kW of power, with a 0-62 mph (0-62 mph) time of 6.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 210 km/h (approximately 130 km/h). . h). mph). If you opt for the more powerful all-wheel drive EQS 580 4Matic, power increases to 385 kW and 0-100 km/h time drops to 4,3 seconds, while top speed remains the same. A high-performance version of the Mercedes EQS is also in the works, which the firm says will have a power output of 560 kW, which could provide a 0-100 km/h time of 3 seconds or more. The Mercedes EQS is a long car, but it comes standard with rear-axle steering, which can see the rear wheels turn up to 4.5 degrees, improving handling and offering a turning radius of 11,9 meters. There will be the option to upgrade (either at point of purchase or via a live update) the rear axle steering to 10 degrees of movement, reducing the turning radius of this vehicle by five meters, further to 10.9 meters.
Mercedes EQS: Model Breakdown
EQS 450 + EQS 580 4MATICD at 280km
Mercedes EQS: Hyperscreen
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(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz) The Mercedes EQS is the first model from the firm to have the option of the new Hyperscreen. We've known about the Mercedes MBUX Hyperscreen for several months now, after the company initially rolled out the on-board display setup earlier this year at CES 2021, and then more recently took a closer look inside the Mercedes. EQS. The huge 56-inch Hyperscreen, which will be an option you can add to your new EQS for an additional cost, currently unconfirmed, spans the full width of the EQS, incorporating two turbine-shaped air vents and three separate screens. There is a 17,7-inch main center screen, a 12,3-inch passenger screen, and a 12,3-inch dash screen. The system runs the new MBUX interface and is powered by an octa-core processor with 24 GB of RAM. Below the touch screen are 12 actuators that provide haptic feedback during operation. This creates a sensation similar to pressing a physical button when your finger touches the screen, ensuring that your input has been registered. Mercedes claims it's the smartest display ever fitted to a car, with an intelligent voice assistant that supports 27 different languages, as well as compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mercedes EQS: sound
Mercedes has also developed a trio of different "sound worlds" for the EQS. Since electric cars are so much quieter than their combustion engine counterparts, manufacturers are looking for new ways to provide audible feedback to drivers. The answer that Mercedes offers are three different sound worlds; Silver Waves (which is clear, plain and simple, according to Merc), Vivid Flux (seemingly aimed at techies), and Roaring Pulse (for those with strong associations with powerful machines). These sounds are played through 15 speakers located throughout the cabin to create a 3D world and respond to the driving mode you are in and the current situation. If you drive in Comfort mode at low speed in the city, the sounds will be minimal, but switch to Sport mode and put your foot down and things become much more audible. There's no switch for the volume of these sound worlds, so you'll have to make do with whatever dynamic volume the EQS chooses, but the good news for those who might be put off by all this is that you can turn the worlds off. .sound. completely if you prefer silence. The Mercedes EQS will get more sound experiences in the future, and the company confirms that it will add more in live updates.
Mercedes EQS: design
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(Image credit: Mercedes) As the name suggests, the EQS is a close relative of the S-Class sedan, and the two share similar body shapes and design features. The Mercedes EQS is a high-end sedan with a long, low profile, measuring 5,2 meters long and almost two meters wide, as it tips the scales at 2,5 tonnes. Part of the reason the EQS can achieve such exceptional range is the fact that it holds a world record for aerodynamics, as the world's first automotive production car with a Cd value starting at 0.20. Depending on the model and range of EQS you choose, you'll get 19-inch or 20-inch wheels and a variety of equipment. Convenience power doors, which see all door handles (which are flush with the doors) extend as you approach the vehicle, and as you approach, the driver's doors automatically unlock. Once inside the vehicle, the driver can automatically open the rear doors of the EQS via the MBUX interface. There's more interior space than any other electric luxury sedan currently on the market (albeit a small market at the moment).