Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is an electric full-size luxury liftback built by the German carmaker Daimler. In September 2021 was released in Germany and in the U.S. in the fourth quarter. It is part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ line, a range that will grow to include 10 models by 2022.

The EQS is available in two trim levels. The EQS 450+ is the standard rear-wheel-drive model, with its single electric motor delivering 329 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. The second trim, the EQS 580 4Matic adds a front motor to provide all-wheel drive. Output rises to a robust 516 hp and 631 lb-ft. Both models employ a 107.8-kWh battery pack located beneath the floor that's rated at up to 350 miles of range.

The EQS is capable of DC fast charging from 10% capacity to 80% in 31 minutes and it can expect it to take just over 11 hours to fill from 10% to full. 

Mercedes-Benz EQS known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mercedes-Benz EQS are:

• The shape
• The rear seat is not as large as the S-Class 
• The front trunk doesn't open sometimes

Mercedes-Benz EQS PDF owner manual

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