There is no bigger news on the Mercedes-Benz front than the introduction of the all-electric 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS.
A bit smaller than the S-Class, the EQS rests on a new platform specifically tailored for electric vehicle (EV) models.
Mercedes offers it as the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) EQS 450+ and as the all-wheel drive (AWD) EQS 580 4Matic. 4Matic is AWD in Mercedes lingo.
A single 329-horsepower electric motor is astride the rear axle of the EQS 450+. Delivering a combined 516 hp, two electric motors (one on each axle) motivates the EQS 580.
Each EQS version uses a 400-volt lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 107.8 kWh. This is good for up to 350 miles of range for EQS 450+ and 340 miles for the EQS 580.
According to the Mercedes stopwatch, reaching 60 miles per hour from a standstill requires just 5.5 seconds for the EQS 450+. The EQS 580 only needs 4.1 seconds.
Mercedes separates the EQ EQS into three grades: Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle. Each is available with either powertrain.
Not to be left out, AMG is producing its own EQS. It’s the Mercedes-AMG EQS, launching later in the model year after the EQ EQS models go on sale.
Every EQS features the Mercedes “Hey Mercedes” artificial intelligence (AI) MBUX interface. It controls most of the vehicle’s systems, learning driver preferences and behaviors as it goes.
Mercedes tells us there are at least 350 sensors scattered about the EQS performing assorted tasks.
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Premium (starting at $102,310)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Premium starts at $102,310.
Premium comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry with push-button start, a power panoramic sunroof, and leather seating.
Active parking assist with a surround-view camera, 10-degree rear-wheel steering, heated-and-ventilated front seats are also included.
Other standard features are dual-zone automatic climate control, a fingerprint scanner for driver authentication, and 64-color ambient interior lighting.
A 12.3-inch driver-information display and a 12.8-inch central display are included.
Within the infotainment system are a 15-speaker Burmester surround-sound audio system, wireless phone charging, navigation, and Bluetooth.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are also standard.
Among the driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
High-beam assist is also standard.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 450+ Premium base price brings the total to $103,360. If you put no money down and financed for 60 months at 3% interest, it works out to $1,857 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Premium models for sale
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Premium includes:
- MBUX interface – Able to accept voice commands in 27 languages, the “Hey, Mercedes” AI platform controls virtually every system in the EQS.
- Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle.
- Rear-wheel steering – Able to turn the rear wheels up to 10-degrees, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction of the front wheels for speeds up to 37 mph. This reduces the turning circle. At speeds above 37 mph, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels to tighten handling and improve stability.
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Premium (starting at $119,110)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Premium starts at $119,110.
This is basically the EQS 450+ Premium with 21-inch alloy wheels, AWD, and a higher-performance powertrain.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 580 Premium base price equals $120,155. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $2,159 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Premium models for sale
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Exclusive (starting at $105,710)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Exclusive starts at $108,510.
Exclusive adds multi-contour front seats with massage function, a head-up display, and quad-zone automatic climate control.
Mercedes also includes an adaptive air suspension with adjustable damping, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert with emergency braking.
The Air Balance Package, hands-free access, and rapid-heating front seats are also included.
Mercedes also adds the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen. It’s a single curved widescreen plate of glass housing displays and other electronics by way of a magnesium substructure.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 450+ Exclusive base price totals $106,755. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $1,918 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Exclusive models for sale
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Exclusive includes:
- Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard at the base of the windshield displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
- Quad-zone automatic climate control – It separates the vehicle into four zones, one each for the front driver and passenger, as well as one each for the two second-row outboard seating positions.
- Air Balance Package – This is an air-purification technology that’s also capable of introducing fragrances into the cabin through the climate-control system.
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Exclusive (starting at $122,510)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Exclusive starts at $122,510.
Other than 21-inch alloy wheels, AWD, and a higher-performance powertrain, the EQS 580 4Matic is equipped similarly to the EQS 450+ Exclusive.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 580 Exclusive base price brings the total to $123,555. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $2,220 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Exclusive models for sale
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Pinnacle (starting at $108,510)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Pinnacle starts at $108,510.
Pinnacle adds power-adjustable rear seats with memory, a rear-center armrest with wireless phone charging, and heated-and-ventilated rear seats.
Also included are comfort rear headrests, power outboard rear seats with memory, and rear-seat USB-C ports.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 450+ Pinnacle base price totals $109,555. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $1,969 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Pinnacle models for sale
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ Pinnacle includes:
- Rear center armrest with charging – This center armrest includes wireless smartphone charging. You can charge any Qi-compatible smartphone without using a cable.
- Heated-and-ventilated rear seats – These seats have the capability to heat in colder temperatures and blow cool air in warmer temperatures.
- Power outboard rear seats – Power-adjustable outboard rear seats provide memory capability.
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Pinnacle (starting at $125,310)
The 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Pinnacle starts at $125,310.
Other than 21-inch alloy wheels, AWD, and a higher-performance powertrain, the EQS 580 4Matic is equipped similarly to the EQS 450+ Pinnacle.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the 580 Pinnacle base price equals $126,355. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $2,270 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic Pinnacle models for sale
2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS (starting at $150,000 estimated)
The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS starts at $150,000.
The AMG EQS will arrive later in the model year after the EQ EQS models.
Like the EQS 580 4Matic, the AMG EQS uses two electric motors (one on each axle) to drive all four wheels. However, AMG has goosed the performance of those motors to 649 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque.
Adding the AMG Dynamic Plus package allows you to briefly increase both horsepower and torque for quicker launches.
When using Race Start mode with boost function, the output spikes to 751 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque.
As is always the case with AMG versions, the AMG EQS will sport AMG-specific exterior and interior elements. Moreover, AMG will add its performance touch to other systems, such as suspension.
Otherwise, the AMG EQS will sport many of the same features as the EQ EQS.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the AMG EQS base price brings the total to $151,045. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $2,714 per month. See 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS models for sale
