Video Summary
The Mercedes EQS is intended to be a Tesla Model S rival.Features include pop-out door handles, but no big bonnet or normal grill due to the lack of a big engine.
There is a full-length light bar at the back.
Two-tone paint schemes are available.
Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches.
"Comfort doors" can be optioned, which open automatically when the driver approaches.
The interior has nice man-made materials.
There is lots of storage space with USB-C ports and wireless charging.
Front frameless windows look cool.
The EQS has an interior "hyperscreen" consisting of three seamless screens, which dominates the cabin.
Digital driver's display is clear.
The touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons are a little fiddly, but better than Volkswagen's.
Rear passengers enjoy lots of knee room.
The top speed and settings can be limited in Beginner mode and all settings can be disabled in Valet mode.
The EQS is very quiet, featuring double glazing, wheel arch sound deadening, and a noise-canceling audio system.
The car has 108 kWh battery pack which gives a range of 478 miles.
Charging can be done at up to 200 kW, which adds 186 miles of range in 15 minutes.
11 or 22 kW home charger options can be selected.
Rear wheel steering improves high-speed stability and maneuvering. It rotates 10 degrees if the option is selected, otherwise only 4.5 degrees.
This EQS knows where the speed bumps are and slacks off the air suspension as you pass over them to improve ride.
Prices for the 450+ start around 80,000 pounds. Dual-motor 580 is 100,000 pounds. Expect those numbers to climb if you start adding options.
The drag coefficient is .20 CD.
