Video Summary
- The car reviewed is Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, launched in 2021. This is the 2022 first generation variant.- It is currently the only electric model sold by Mercedes-Benz.
- The EQS 580’s ex-showroom price is ₹1 crore 55 lakh.
- Its high-performance version is AMG EQS 53 and has a price of ₹2 crore 45 lakh.
- The EQS has a V297 code name.
- It is assembled in India, Germany, and Thailand.
- The exterior design is credited to Robert Lesnik, Lucas Haag, Mark Fetherson, Gabriel Nemeth, and Bales Filsr.
- The car has permanently excited synchronous machines(PSM) with 4matic all-wheel-drive system.
- It features one-bow and Sensual Purity design language.
- EQS is built on Mercedes-Benz’s EVA platform. Other vehicles using the platform include EQS SUV and EQE.
- This car has a 0.20 drag coefficient.
- The battery comes with an 8 year/unlimited-kilometer warranty, and the car has a 3 year warranty.
- The front has sensors and chrome strips.
- There is a black panel radiator grille with Mercedes stars.
- The headlight consists of Digital Light with 3 powerful LEDs, 1.3 million micro-mirrors, a 650-meter range, and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.
- The EQS has a 5.2-meter length and a 1.5-meter height. The curb weight is 2,600 kg and towing capacity is 750 kg.
- It has an 11.9-meter turning circle.
- Other exterior features include a liftback sedan design, electrically folding/auto-dimming outside mirrors with logo projection, turn indicator, and camera. Chrome strip is also present.
- It has 20-inch 5 spoke, aerodynamic light alloy wheels with disk brakes.
- Charging is located at the rear, with 200 kilowatt charging support, along with AC/DC charging ports.
- The reviewed car is soda light blue, but is also available in Black, Grey, White, and Silver.
- The service ease maintenance package starts at ₹1 lakh.
- It has good road holding, and to increase the agility it has 4 wheel steering and a 10° steering angle adjustment.
- Also has Airmatic air suspension to raise the height by 25mm.
- It was given 5 stars out of 5 by Euro NCAP for safety.
- Features nine airbags, 360° camera, driving assistance package plus, active steering assist, pedestrian protection, and tire pressure monitoring.
- Cabin also provides special acoustic foam and low-vibration suspension for a quiet cabin.
- In the inside you can fill up the wipers from the driver side, no need to access the bonnet.
- On the inside, there are 15 speakers with 710W of a Burmester 3D surround sound system
- The interiors has frameless windows, leather finish, 56" MBUX hyper screen, zero-layer menu concept, electric art design, HEPA air filter, 7" MBUX tablet in armrest supports comfort settings, Android apps, and other Internet connectivity.
