The Mercedes-EQ EQS is the flagship electric sedan in the growing Mercedes-EQ lineup of EVs. It’s not just an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The EQS is its own distinct model with sleek, aerodynamic styling, and futuristic tech features like the Hyperscreen. It also boasts absolutely stunning performance in the form of the AMG model. However, it’s still a full-size luxury sedan, which means a first-class experience for the rear-seat passengers. A few welcome upgrades for the 2024 model make a good EV even better.
The Mercedes-EQ EQS is in a competitive class of electric luxury sedans with the likes of the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, BMW i7, and Audi e-Tron GT. If you like the idea of the EQS as an SUV rather than a sedan, that’s also available.
What’s New:
The 2024 model year brings many new standard features to the EQS. A few favorites: the dash-spanning MBUX Hyperscreen, heated and power-adjustable rear seats, a rear wireless charging pad, and a heat pump for improved range in cold weather. The braking has been reworked for a better brake feel, and the motors are tweaked for extra power and torque. There are also new options like a rear entertainment system, new Manufaktur Signature Edition interior options, and animated logo projectors in the doors.
Our Recommendation:
We’d go for the EQS 450 4Matic. Its price bump over the EQS 450+ is only $3k, and it has the advantages of all-wheel drive and significantly more torque with a range penalty of only seven miles.
EQS 450+
Starts at $104,400 | See listings
- Electric motor with 419 lb-ft of torque
- 352-mile range
- 4-wheel steering
- DC Fast Charging
- Panoramic sunroof
- MBUX Hyperscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Navigation with augmented reality
- Burmester 3D sound system
- Driver Assistance Package
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EQS 450 4Matic
Starts at $107,400 | See listings
- Dual electric motors with 590 lb-ft of torque
- 345-mile range
- All-wheel drive
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EQS 580 4Matic
Starts at $127,350 | See listings
- Dual electric motors with 633 lb-ft of torque
- 345-mile range
- AMG Line Exterior Package
- 21-inch wheels
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Multicontour front seats with massage
- Power-adjustable rear seats
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AMG EQS
Starts at $148,000 (estimated) | See listings
- Dual electric motors with up to 752 lb-ft of torque
- 305-mile range
- AMG Performance 4Matic+ AWD system
- AMG Dynamic Select
- Race Start
- AMG Ride Control+ suspension
- Sport seats
- AMG steering wheel
- AMG Dynamic Plus Package
- Available AMG carbon ceramic brakes
- Available carbon-fiber trim
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2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+: $104,400
The base model of the Mercedes-EQ EQS is exceptionally well-equipped. The base powertrain is a single electric motor with 355 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque powering the rear wheels. The plus sign in “350+” indicates that this EQS has the best range in the EQS lineup, up to 352 miles. Mercedes says this EQS also hits 60 mph in a respectable 5.8 seconds.
Standard features in the EQS include Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping, four-wheel steering, DC Fast Charging, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, and front and rear wireless charging pads.
The high-tech MBUX Hyperscreen now comes standard in the EQS. This is one massive display that spans the entire dash, housing three screens: a digital gauge cluster, a central infotainment screen, and a front passenger screen. Other standard infotainment features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, navigation with augmented reality, and a Burmester 3D 15-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
The Driver Assistance Package comes standard, which bundles features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic sign assist. Additional standard safety features include automatic high beams and the Parking Package with a surround-view camera system and parking sensors.
Where to begin with the options? There are seemingly countless color combinations and colors from which to choose, plus Nappa leather seats ($1,370), a microfiber headliner, and multiple woods for the interior trim.
The Exclusive trim level ($2,150) adds the MBUX Interior Assistant, four-zone climate control, the Air Balance Package, and massaging front seats. The more luxurious Pinnacle trim level ($2,500) builds on the Exclusive trim with rapid heating front seats and requires adding Nappa leather upholstery. There are AMG Line Exterior ($3,000) and AMG Line Interior ($2,100) packages to bring a sportier look and feel to the EQS.
The Executive Rear Seat Package ($3,950) is only available with the Pinnacle trim. It upgrades the rear seats with ventilation, massaging, rapid heating, and neck and shoulder heating. It also adds an MBUX tablet, adaptive rear reading lights, and rear-seat functionality for the MBUX Interior Assistant.
Wherever you see the name “Manufaktur” on the options list, that means an even higher grade of quality and style. The Manufaktur Interior Package ($4,750) unlocks more upscale interior upholstery options, plus illuminated seatbelt buckles. The Manufaktur Signature Interior Package ($9,400) upgrades more than just the seats by adding Manufaktur door sill panels with a Mercedes star pattern, a two-tone steering wheel, high-pile floormats with unique embroidery, and microfiber headrest cushions. Manufaktur premium paint options range from $1,750 to $6,500.
Individual options include a heated steering wheel ($250), a head-up display ($1,100 or $2,000 if you want augmented reality), a rear entertainment system ($2,990), a dashcam ($200), massaging front seats ($1,100), and animated logo projectors in the doors ($150 for the front doors, $300 for all four).
With the $1,150 destination fee, the 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ costs $105,550. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,992. See 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ models for sale near you
2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ includes:
352-mile range — The EQS 450+ has the best driving range in the EQS lineup. It also has DC Fast Charging, which allows an 80% charge in about a half hour.
MBUX Hyperscreen — This high-tech display spans the entire dash, housing a digital gauge cluster, a central touchscreen, and a passenger screen. It comes with navigation with augmented reality, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a Burmester premium audio system.
Driver Assistance Package — Standard safety tech features in the EQS include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign assist, and much more.
2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4Matic: $107,400
The EQS 450 4Matic adds all-wheel drive to the EQS, making it more suitable for snowy climates. In addition to AWD, it has a performance upgrade. While the EQS 450 4Matic has the same horsepower rating as the EQS 450+, the 4Matic model has 590 lb-ft of torque (versus 419 in the base. This means the EQS 450 4Matic hits 60 mph in only 5.3 seconds, and the range drops only a bit to 345 miles.
Other than the powertrain, the standard and optional features in the EQS 450 4Matic are the same as those of the EQS 450+.
With the $1,150 destination fee, the 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4Matic costs $108,550. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $2,048. See 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4Matic models for sale near you
2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450 4Matic includes:
Dual-motor powertrain — The electric powertrain in the EQS 450 4Matic, with more torque, provides better acceleration.
4Matic AWD system — The 4Matic AWD system gives the EQS better traction on slippery roads and better handling on dry pavement.
2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic: $127,350
The 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic comes provides a more substantial performance upgrade. Its dual-motor powertrain produces 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque, which is good for a 0-60 mph time of just 4.1 seconds. Max range: 345 miles.
The EQS 580 has a sporty look to complement its performance; the AMG Line Exterior Package with 21-inch wheels comes standard. Other features that are optional in the 450 models but standard in the EQS 580 include Nappa leather upholstery, multicontour massaging front seats, and power-adjustable rear seats.
Because of the extra standard features, some option packages are more affordable on the EQS 580 than on the lower trims. The Pinnacle trim levels cost $1,250, the Manufaktur Interior Package costs $3,400, and the Manufaktur Signature Interior Package is $8,000.
With the $1,150 destination fee, the 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic costs $128,500. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $2,425. See 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic models for sale near you
2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4Matic includes:
633 lb-ft of torque — The dual-motor powertrain in the EQS 580 delivers exciting performance with a quick 0-60 mph time of only 4.1 seconds.
AMG Line Exterior Package — The EQS 580 looks sporty with its AMG appearance package and 21-inch wheels.
Massaging Nappa leather seats — Standard Nappa leather upholstery with massaging front seats enhances the luxury of this electric Mercedes.
2024 Mercedes-AMG EQS: $148,000 (estimated)
The AMG EQS is the high-performance variant of this electric luxury sedan. It uses a unique dual-motor powertrain with an output of 649 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. When you activate the Race Start feature, those specs are temporarily cranked up to 751 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. With Race Start engaged, the AMG EQS boasts supercar acceleration, hitting 60 mph in only 3.4 seconds.
Additional performance upgrades of the AMG EQS include AMG Performance 4Matic+ AWD, AMG Ride Control+ suspension, AMG Dynamic Select with unique drive modes, sport seats, and an AMG steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather. The standard AMG Dynamic Plus Package adds AMG-unique graphics to the Hyperscreen and a sporty soundscape to add more emotion to the drive.
The AMG model has a unique appearance package, special wheels, and sportier seats. Other than those details, though, it has many of the same options as the lower trims of the EQS. It has the Executive Rear Seat Package Plus ($3,950), the Manufaktur Signature Interior Package ($9,400), the Exclusive and Pinnacle trims (both $1,350; the Pinnacle trim requires the Executive Rear Seat Package), and some individual options like the rear entertainment system ($2,990) and dash cam ($200).
A few unique features include AMG carbon-ceramic brakes with bronze calipers ($5,450), carbon-fiber interior trim (at no extra charge), a microfiber/carbon-fiber steering wheel ($900), and your choice of silver or red brake calipers with the standard brakes.
With the $1,150 destination fee, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQS costs $149,150, based on our estimate. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the estimated monthly payment comes to $2,815. See 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQS models for sale near you
2024 Mercedes-AMG EQS includes:
Phenomenal acceleration — With Race Start engaged (unleashing 751 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque), the AMG EQS hits 60 mph in only 3.4 seconds.
AMG Ride Control+ suspension — This sport-tuned air suspension responds within milliseconds to road-surface and driving conditions for the optimal balance of comfort and performance at all times.
AMG Performance 4Matic+ — This unique all-wheel drive system calculates and adjusts the torque split between the wheels 10,000 times per minute.
