TheMercedes-Benz EQS (V297)is a battery electricfull-sizeluxuryliftback carproduced by German automobile manufacturerMercedes-Benz Group.It was released in September 2021 in Germany and the fourth quarter of 2021 in the United States.[7]As abattery-electric vehicle,it is part of theMercedes-Benz EQfamily.[8]
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
| Model code | V297 |
| Production | May 2021 – present[1] |
| Model years | 2022–present |
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| Designer | Robert Lešnik,Lukas Haag, Mark Fetherston, Gabriel Nemeth, Balázs Filczer[5] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car(F) |
| Body style | 5-doorliftback |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz EVA platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet AC synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | Direct-drive automatic |
| Battery | 108kWh400V NCM 811lithium-ion |
| Electric range | WLTP: 108.4 kWh 2wd: 785 km (488 mi)[6] 107.8 kWh 4wd: 676 km (420 mi) 90 kWh 2wd: 640 km (398 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | 22 kW 3-phase on board, 200 kW DC, bidirectional (Japan only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm (126.4 in) |
| Length | 5,216–5,265 mm (205.4–207.3 in) |
| Width | 1,926 mm (75.8 in) |
| Height | 1,512–1,513 mm (59.5–59.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,480–2,655 kg (5,467–5,853 lb) |
Presentation
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The EQS was presented at the2019 International Motor Show Germany(IAA) as the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS and foreshadows the future Mercedes-Benz series luxury electricsedan carsannounced for 2021. The production model debuted on 15 April 2021. The EQS 450+ variant with a 245 kW motor costs €106,374, while the all-wheel-drive model EQS 580 4MATIC is listed at €135,529. The EQS went on sale in the UK in September 2021, with prices starting from £99,995 for the EQS 450+ AMG Line. In December 2021, Mercedes-Benz unveiled and priced the EQS in China. Scheduled for April 2022, four versions of the EQS would be available in China starting at ¥1.08 million, which is just under €150,000 or $170,000.[7]
Technical details
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The EQS is the first EQ model that is based on the technical platform specific to the electric models, called the MEA.[9][10]Itsautomobile drag coefficientis as low as 0.20, making it the most aerodynamic car in production at the time of its introduction.[11][12]
The car is powered by a water-cooledpermanent magnet synchronous motorfrom Valeo Siemens in the EQS 450+ model, and by two of these motors in the EQS 580 4MATIC model. The torque is sent from the motor(s) to the wheels through a single-speed reduction gearbox. In the single-motor EQS 450+ model, the motor has a rated power of 245 kW (329 hp), and a braking power of 186 kW (249 hp), allowing a deceleration of 5 m·s−2.German motor journalistAlexander BlochfromAuto Motor und Sportfound the energy consumption to be 150...160 W·h/km at 130 km/h (81 mph), and the average energy consumption to be 158 W·h/km. With the 107.8 kW·h secondary cell, the car has a range of more than 638 km. The average recharging power is 163 kW with a peak of >200 kW, allowing the car to reach a 79% state of charge in about half an hour.[13]
The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ was presented at the Munich Motor Show in September 2021 and is the first all-electric AMG car. It has two electric motors producing 560 kW (751 hp) of power and delivering 1,020 N⋅m (752 lbf⋅ft) of torque. Its handling characteristics as well as its cooling system have been upgraded to match the motors' higher power output.[14]
Equipment
editAluxury car,the EQS comes withrear-wheel steering,over-the-air updates,wireless phone charging,360-degree camera system, keyless entry, and can optionally be equipped with seats with massage,head-up displaywithaugmented reality,automatically opening and closing doors, integrated toll payment system, gesture controls,HEPAair filter, heat, noise, and infrared rays insulated glass and heated windshield.[15]
MBUX Hyperscreen
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The high-end versions of Mercedes-Benz EQS feature two separate OLED screens and an LCD instrument cluster that covers nearly the full extension of the dashboard.[16]The whole infotainment system is powered by eight CPU cores and 24 gigabytes of RAM.[17]The multi-purpose digital dashboard has been well received by consumers.[18]
Safety and automated features
editThe car has several safety and automated features, includingadaptive cruise control,lane centering,automatic lane changing,automated emergency braking,avoidance assist (for pedestrians and bicycles),blind spot monitoringincluding rear seat exit warning, cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition,automatic parkingassist, andadaptive headlights.[15]
The car can optionally include alevel 3 autonomous drivingfeature named Drive Pilot, allowing the driver to take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road in heavy traffic up to a 60 km/h (37 mph) speed on 13,191 kilometres (8,197 mi) ofGerman motorways.The system is a world first and works by usinglidarcameras, microphones, and various sensors. It is planned to also become available in other countries.[19][20][21]The car is the first that can include a level 4 automated valet parking system named Intelligent Park Pilot.[21][22]
Models
editThe specifications include:[23][24][25]
| Model | Years | Power | Torque | Battery capacity full/usable [kWh] |
Drivetrain | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Max.range (WLTP) | Range (EPA)[26] |
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| EQS 350 | 2022– | 215 kW (292 PS; 288 hp) |
565 N⋅m (417 lb⋅ft) |
100/90.6 | RWD | 6.6 s | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
638 km (396 mi) |
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| EQS 450+ | 2021– | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 hp) |
568 N⋅m (419 lb⋅ft) |
120/107.8 | 6.2 s | 785 km (488 mi) |
350 mi (563 km) | ||
| EQS 450 4MATIC |
2022– | 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp) |
800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) |
4WD | 5.6 s | 685 km (426 mi) |
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| EQS 500 4MATIC |
330 kW (449 PS; 443 hp) |
855 N⋅m (631 lb⋅ft) |
4.8 s | ||||||
| EQS 580 4MATIC |
2021– | 385 kW (523 PS; 516 hp) |
4.3 s | 676 km (420 mi) |
340 mi (547 km) | ||||
| AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ |
2022– | 484–560 kW (658–761 PS; 649–751 hp) |
949 N⋅m (700 lb⋅ft) |
3.4–3.8 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
586 km (364 mi) |
277 mi (446 km)[27] |
Reviews and reception
editIn December 2022,Bloomberg Newslisted the EQS as a "terrific" (great) alternative option to theTesla Model Sfor auto owners angered byElon Musk.[28]
References
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- ^"Mercedes launches EQS 580, first 'Made in India' luxury electric car".Hindustan Times.1 October 2022.Retrieved24 May2023.
- ^Cnoe, MoO (23 July 2021)."Mercedes-EQS rt̄hynt̒ fịf̂ā 100% prakxb thịy peid tạw ch̀wng t̂n pī 2022 p̄hæn thạ̀w lok prạb pĕn fịf̂ā l̂wn thuk rùn nı 9 pī"Mercedes-EQS รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100% ประกอบไทย เปิดตัวช่วงต้นปี 2022 แผนทั่วโลกปรับเป็นไฟฟ้าล้วนทุกรุ่นใน 9 ปี[Mercedes-EQS, a 100% electric car assembled in Thailand, launched in early 2022, with a global plan to switch to all electric models in 9 years].HeadLight Magazine(in Thai).Retrieved24 May2023.
- ^Lim, Anthony (15 February 2023)."Mercedes-Benz EQS500 4Matic CKD in Malaysia – 696 km EV range; faster; RM50k less than CBU; RM649k".Paul Tan's Automotive News.Retrieved23 June2023.
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- ^Patrick Lang:Das wirklich beste Elektroauto der Welt!in auto motor und sport, 27 June 2021, retrieved 15 July 2021 (in German)
- ^Mercedes-AMG EQS53 4Matic+ revealed – brand’s first performance EV receives up to 761 PS and 1,020 NmGerard Lye / 6 September 2021
- ^abGolson, Daniel."2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan: Design, specs and all the details".Roadshow.
- ^"The Mercedes EQS has this vast all-digital dashboard".Top Gear.7 January 2021.Retrieved10 January2021.
- ^"Mercedes-Benz MBUX Hyperscreen is a vast digital dash for the 2022 EQS electric sedan".SlashGear.7 January 2021.Retrieved10 January2021.
- ^Golson, Daniel."Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener on the EQS' Hyperscreen: 'Bigger the better'".Roadshow.Retrieved10 January2021.
- ^"Mercedes: première validation pour une voiture autonome".Auto Journal(in French). 10 December 2021.
- ^"Mercedes Gets International Approval For Level 3 Autonomous Tech".Motor1.Retrieved19 May2022.
- ^abMercedes-Benz Group (6 April 2022)."Mercedes-Benz – the front runner in automated driving and safety technologies".Mercedes-Benz Group.Retrieved19 May2022.
- ^Dieter (23 July 2019)."Mercedes is first OEM to offer level 4 automated valet parking".Global Fleet.Retrieved19 May2022.
- ^McCann, John (15 April 2021)."Mercedes EQS release date, range, performance and features".TechRadar.Retrieved17 July2021.
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External links
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- Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQSDaimler AG. 5 September 2021
- Premiere of the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS5 September 2021