Video Summary
Here is the YouTube video review summary.- Mercedes AMG EQS 53 has a range of 357 miles on a full charge.
- The trip computer has a max range of 347 miles but a pessimistic range of 237 miles.
- BMW i7 is supposed to be able to do 385 miles on a full charge.
- BMW i7 trip computer is saying it has 224 miles of range.
- The EQS 53 has two electric motors with 658 hp and 950 Nm of torque.
- An optional performance upgrade for the EQS 53 adds 100 hp, totaling 761 hp.
- The performance upgrade also boosts torque to 1,020 Nm.
- 0-60 mph as claimed is 3.4 s with the performance upgrade, and 3.8 s as standard.
- EQS 53 has a 107.8 kWh battery pack and weighs almost 2.6 tons, but it still drives really well.
- The steering on the i7 is overly light, but the brake feel is smooth and progressive.
- For longer trips with passengers, the BMW i7 is preferred for its comfortable rear seats.
- As of March 2023, EQS 53 has a starting price of £161,860 (with an optional 9,000 £ upgrade).
- As of March 2023, BMW i7 has a starting price of £110,545.
- The charging infrastructure is not ready for both cars to charge at some locations, due to being under construction.
- The EQS ran out of electricity after about 300 miles of driving, though the trip computer said there was more charge left.
- After reaching zero battery, the AMG car stopped with no warning.
- After reaching zero battery, the BMW is able to move a bit further, reaching 303.4 miles.
- This means that both cars did about 80% of their claimed range.
- Given all the data, the overall recommendation from the reviewers favors the BMW i7.
