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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Starting at $103.360
Highs A vast and truly awe-inspiring interior, more range than German EV rivals, a showcase of Mercedes's latest technology.
Lows Less range than Lucid and Tesla models, Hyperscreen is prone to reflections in sunlight, floaty suspension on undulating roads.
Verdict The all-electric EQS sedan combines Mercedes's luxury bona fides with noteworthy EV credentials and dazzling tech.
Overview
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan is the flagship of the brand's electrified future and one of the fanciest EVs ever. We even named it to our 2022 Editors' Choice list. Its curvaceous body effortlessly slips through the air for maximum efficiency, and its palatial cabin boasts luxurious appointments and state-of-the-art features for the all-important wow factor. That's made most obvious by the optional glass-covered Hyperscreen dashboard. The sizable EV sedan is offered with a 329-hp, rear-drive powertrain (EQS450+) or a 516-hp, all-wheel-drive setup (EQS580 4Matic). Both utilize a large 107.8-kWh battery that's rated at up to 350 miles of range. While calling the 2022 EQS an electrifying luxury car is an easy pun, it's also entirely accurate.
What's New for 2022?
The all-new 2022 EQS is the first Mercedes to utilize a platform exclusively designed for EV models. It's also the first fully electric vehicle from the company's EQ subbrand to be offered to the U.S. market. It's expected to be followed by a fleet of new electrified models that include the squat EQA and boxy EQB subcompact crossovers as well as the EQE entry-luxury sedan.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
EQS450+ Premium: $103,360
EQS450+ Exclusive: $106,750
EQS450+ Pinnacle: $109,560
EQS580 Exclusive: $123,560
EQS580 Pinnacle: $126,360
EQS580 Premium: $126,895
EQS AMG: $148,495
The 2022 EQS is available in three different trim levels and two different powertrains, and we'd recommend the top Pinnacle trim in the rear-wheel drive EQS450+ guise. Going with the most luxurious trim level delivers niceties such as heated-and-ventilated front and rear seats, massage for the front seat passengers, four-zone automatic climate control, a head-up display, and more. While it only makes 329 horsepower, the entry-level powertrain is plenty punchy and we think most drivers won't miss the performance of the all-wheel-drive EQS580 model.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
The EQS450+ features an electric motor mounted on its rear axle that generates 329 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The EQS580 4Matic has an electric motor on each axle, which translates to all-wheel drive and a total system output of 516 horsepower and 611 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes estimates the rear-drive variant will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Opting for the more powerful all-wheel-drive model is said to drop the zero-to-60-mph time to 4.1 seconds. Every EQS rides on an adaptive air suspension and rolls on rims that range in size between 19 and 21 inches. A Standard rear-axle-steering system can angle the rear wheels up to 4.5 degrees, and there's an optional upgrade that can turn them 10 degrees. This technology is intended to both make the 205.4-inch-long sedan easier to maneuver in tight spots and increase its stability at high speeds. Based on our time behind the wheel, the EQS exhibits a quiet cabin and silken ride quality.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Both EQS models feature a lithium-ion battery pack with a usable capacity of 107.8 kWh. The EPA rates the EQS450+ at 350 miles of range and the EQS580 at 340 miles. Along with the ability to charge the battery from 10 to 100 percent in approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, the EQS can supposedly replenish 70 percent of its battery-from 10 to 80 percent-in about 35 minutes using a DC fast charger.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
According to the EPA, the most efficient EQS model is the EQS450+, which earned ratings of 97 MPGe city, 97 MPGe highway, and 97 MPGe combined. Going with the EQS580 drops the city figure to 92 MPGe city but increases the highway estimate to 99 MPGe, for a combined rating of 95 MPGe. Once we can test an EQS on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, we can evaluate its real-world efficiency and driving range. For more information about the EQS's efficiency, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the EQS is lined with beautiful, high-quality materials and outfitted with countless luxury amenities.
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27 май 2022
