Mercedes EQS 350

Overview

The 2022 Mercedes EQS 350 was your ticket into the brand's ground-breaking electric flagship limo experience, offering a slice of that S-Class level luxury and cutting-edge tech without quite reaching the heady prices of its bigger-batteried siblings. While production only ran until 2022, making it a bit of a rare bird, it packed a serious punch in refinement and futuristic appeal. On the used market in Europe, you might snag one for around €55,888. It was the sensible, yet still properly posh, entry to the EQS dream, perfect for cruising in silent opulence.

What's New for 2022?

The EQS 350 variant itself was the big news, rolling out in late 2021 for the 2022 model year as the new entry point to the stunning EQS family. This made Merc's electric flagship more accessible, bringing its revolutionary 'one-bow' design and luxury EV credentials to a wider audience in Europe. While it had a shorter production stint ending in 2022, it delivered the core EQS experience, focusing on sophisticated electric motoring. Any broader EQS line updates for 2022, like MBUX software tweaks or minor trim adjustments, would also have featured.

Design & Exterior

Phwoar, what a looker! The EQS 350 shares that super-slippery 'one-bow' silhouette with the rest of the range, making it one of the most aerodynamic cars on the planet. It’s a big beast, stretching 5216 mm in length, 1926 mm wide, and standing 1512 mm tall. Flush door handles and the signature (optional) black panel front grille give it a properly futuristic vibe. While it might not have all the aggressive AMG bits, its sleek lines and standard stylish alloys screamed sophisticated, modern luxury on European roads.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the EQS 350 and you're greeted by a cabin that’s pure S-Class ambition, dripping with quality materials and an airy, spacious feel for five. While the jaw-dropping Hyperscreen was often an option, the standard setup with a large central portrait display and crisp digital driver’s screen is still a tech-fest, running the slick MBUX system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Luggage? A whopping 610 litres in the boot, expanding to a van-like 1770 litres with seats down! No frunk here, but who's complaining with that much rear space?

Performance & Driving Experience

Don't let 'entry-level' fool you; the EQS 350 still packs a punch! Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor sends a healthy 215 kW and 565 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, wafting you from 0-100 km/h in a brisk 6.6 seconds. Top speed is a very respectable 210 km/h. The driving experience is all about serene progress and cossetting comfort, gliding silently over bumps. Regenerative braking is super smooth with multiple levels, allowing for easy one-pedal driving if that’s your jam. It’s a proper luxury cruiser, this one.

Range, Battery & Charging

Juice for your journey comes from a 90.6 kWh usable battery pack, good for a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of around 509 km – plenty for most trips! Efficiency is a decent 5.62 km/kWh. For charging, you’ve got a standard 11 kW AC on-board charger (a 22 kW version was optional), meaning a home top-up is an overnight affair. Find a spicy DC fast charger, and the EQS 350 can sup electrons at up to 173 kW via its CCS Type 2 port, zapping the battery from 10-80% in about 30 minutes. Sweet!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is paramount in a Merc, and the EQS 350 doesn't disappoint, boasting a stellar 5-star Euro NCAP rating. You get a raft of standard assistance systems like Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring to keep you on the straight and narrow. For the full robot chauffeur experience, Mercedes’ excellent Driving Assistance Package Plus, with its super-smooth adaptive cruise control and active steering assist, was often available as an option. It's like having a very attentive co-pilot, making long journeys a doddle.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Mercedes typically offers a 2-year new vehicle warranty with unlimited kilometres in Europe. The crucial high-voltage battery in the EQS 350 is often covered by a more generous certificate, commonly for 10 years or 250,000 km, guaranteeing a minimum level of capacity, which is top-notch peace of mind! Powertrain components are usually well covered too. Being electric, maintenance is generally less hassle than a combustion car, meaning fewer trips to the dealer and more time enjoying that silent, luxurious glide. Reliability is generally strong for these flagship EVs.