Video Summary
The reviewer discusses a Mercedes EQS 450+ and shares his findings about it.- The EQS 450+ is Mercedes' most luxurious sedan.
- It is 5.2 meters long and weighs 2.4 tons.
- The 450+ version offers the longest range.
- The car has 360 horsepower and 568 Newton meters of torque.
- The car goes from 0 to 100 in 6.1 seconds.
- Driving is on rear wheels only.
- The test car has optional 20" wheels instead of the standard 19" wheels; the wheels have a special design covered between the aluminum spokes, increasing range.
- It has optional rear-axle steering at 4.5 degrees; you can also get a 10-degree steering option.
- The drag coefficient is very low at 0.2, improving mileage.
- Range with 19" wheels is 739 km (WLTP), but is less with 20" wheels.
- The battery capacity is 120 kWh gross and 108.4 kWh net.
- DC charging is at 200kW.
- AC charging (home charging) is at 22 kW.
- Trunk capacity is 620 liters, without a frunk.
- The car has a power liftgate and foldable 40/20/40 split seats.
- The back seat is comfortable but not like an S-class; it is better to compare the space to an E-class car.
- On the front there are two cup holders, removable QI charger, and 2 USB-C ports in the midconsole; and two USB-C ports and a QI charger in the floating compartment.
- It has good-quality interior materials, but some trim could have been nicer.
- The car has a Burmester 3D surround sound system with 15 speakers and 710W that sounds very good with mids and highs.
- The tested suspension is comfortable, and reduces sidewall motion.
- Regarding the performance on different drive modes, ECO seems constrained compared to normal, whereas Sport seemed stiff. The reviewer recommends setting the individual customization.
- On gravel roads, the EQS suspension feels well done, and the cabin is mostly silent.
- This car costs 1.5 million SEK or 130,000 EUR with this specification.
- The starting price is 1.3 million SEK or 110,000 EUR.
It may be a perfect car if you value comfort, quality, and range.
