The S-Class Reimagined | 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 

Yeeeeeeeah. Interior is really nice, but their exterior designer looks like he got hired over from Honda.

Hooray - the first HONEST assessment of the rear head room! Thankyou. Other reviewers don't actually rest their head back on the head rest.

This explains the chip shortage LoL

345 miles while running the heater at 72 (really warm) is absolutely amazing. Drop it to 68 and boom another 20 miles easy.

Model S now costs $95k and Quality issues + Software issues (Phantom braking on Autopilot) are still ongoing. I have Model 3 LR, but I would pick this over Model S anytime. Model S simply is not a $100k car.

WOW, Mercedes went all out with their interior screens. Impressive.

Tesla, Lucid, Mercedes, and even Rivian are really stepping up the range game in the world of EVs. Only downside I see for these manufacturers are affordability. I understand why the start ups are so high, but when they start making affordable $25,000 - $35,000, they will sacrifice style and performance and so many will be disappointed. These guys are making some marvels of engineering though. I still give them kudos.

Uuuuuugggg. I fear that touch capacitive EVERYTHING (and zero actual buttons) is going to be the new direction.

Base Model S starts at $94,990, not $88,740. Plaid starts at $130,000, not $122,740. Looks like you're using the price Tesla shows by default, the price after savings, with California selected as your state. No, that's not confusing at all Tesla... I've actually seen quite a few car reviewers misstate the price because of that. Your EQS prices didn't include the $7500 tax credit either.

My very first electric sedan! Nice job Alex.

I've always thought that Tesla was going to have issues once the likes of Mercedes and Porsche started to develop electric cars. No one can deny that Tesla has changed the industry, and their tech is second to none. You also can't argue their build quality and quantity control are terrible. If my Lotto ticket cones in I'll likely be at the Mercedes dealer pretty damn quick.

Always enjoyed your non-bias review, thx

Love the fact that the taillights are all red but give you an Amber turn signal. Why can't automakers do that instead of those unsafe red turn signals

One of my dream cars 😍♥️

EQS is the one I would buy/lease. The hatchback version is incredible, checks all the boxes. Alex, I think you need to focus a little more attention on aftermarket support. While folks generally love the Tesla buying experience (except when they double bill you, and don't return your money for months on end), Tesla owners don't like the experience when they have a repair, or get into an accident and need to get their car fixed at a body shop. For ease of repairs, I would buy the MB, you have the nationwide dealer support, and for accidents, your local bodyshop can get you back on the road quickly and efficiently. I recall when TFL had to repair their Tesla and it literally took half a year. If I had to buy a BEV today, and price were of no concern, I would buy an EQS 580. One final though on the DTC BEV brands like Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, what will happen when there is a nationwide recall, how will they handle it (and I don't mean a software/firmware issue, I mean a mechanical issue)

First one of your reviews that I have watched. Outstanding! You give tons of information, objectively, leaving it to your viewers to use their personal views (e.g., regarding design) and priorities (e.g., luxury vs. performance) to form a POV regarding the vehicle. Thank you.

Very comprehensive ,like it useful.

Thank You for all the info. I went and bought one last week. I love it. Mine is the 450+.

👏👏👏 Absolutely excellent review and aside from motortrend, the only full review of the 580 as of yet in the US press. Thankfully, also a very neutral point of view as usual, kudos Alex. Just one question, I think there is an additional regen mode, auto regen, which varies the regen from full to none depending on nav data, however, that may be an european only feature. Again thanks for the very finest review on the net. I'm waiting for my selenite magno 580 exclusive to arrive.I was lucky to pull the trigger a few weeks ago and find an allocation at my local dealer. I have no idea when it will be delivered but hoping early next year. At this time they are very hard to oder if you can find one to order at all. Ill be sad to see my E43 go but Ive been looking for an EV that I can use in my corner of the world without range anxiety and from a manufacturer that truly knows how to make a car and the EQS finally fit the ticket.

Brilliant ad placement

Alex - As thorough of a review as you’ve ever shared. Left me scratching my head about the Taycan and S-class comparison and pricing. Loved the interior & tech.

The downsides to the Mercedes are the dealerships that charge thousands over MSRP, availability, reliability, and the unreliable charging network. That said, I’m looking forward to seeing one in person. Great review!

The EQS shape looks funky, but it may grow on me overtime. It is impressive to see other manufactures to compete with Tesla with all these new offerings. It is like ten years ago when the Model S first came out. Surprisingly, Tesla refuses to offer a new generation of the S but instead invest in new products like the Cybertruck.

I agree with your assessment I love the EQS. Only drawback is it available charging at work and also I found the brake pedal to be very squishy. To the point where I wasn’t sure if it was going to stop. If I had the money I would think I would’ve bought the EQS. Dad I said old for the Tesla model Y performance

You need to emphasize the importance of rear seat tire space and tight support. It looks like this car does an excellent job in those areas.

I'm still disappointed by the S-class redesign, so the new EQS looks very attractive to me in comparison. Thank you Alex for another awesome vehicle introduction/review. ✔

Best looking new Mercedes in a generation! Great review!

Brilliant!

I have been waiting for this review for sooo long.. As always, wonderful review... with that said, on one hand, I'm thrilled that you love it... on the other hand, I'm not as I have one on pre-order and was hoping to find an easy reason not to spend over $100k for a car... I suppose you only live once... :)

Mercedes and BMW lost any luster they had in the 80s-90s. Now they're all lease vehicles / rental vehicles and everyone with a Louis Vuitton purse, Gucci sunglasses, and massive credit card debt has one.

I *REALLY* wish 1) the steering weren't as numb as has been reported even in the AMG model, and 2) I'd live with that IF it incorporated the predictive suspension as the Audi S8 does, but it doesn't. OH and the back seat comfort is beneath the cachet of an S-Class. BTW it IS possible to open the "bonnet" you have to look a bit under the driver-side dash.

Loved your review!! What is up with MBUX & Apple Car Play??

Alex can you do a video on charging at home? like if you have issues or the rate isnt charging like it says. I live in the country and i am getting my ducks in a row before i upgrade my electric to charge a car.. I thinking about a VW ID4 for my first electric car.

Nice Civic. The Lucid schooled them from the get go.

This vehicle is pretty cool. Definitely will take sales away from those cross shopping a Tesla model S/X.

Can't open the hood, wow.

All of those screens look awesome but I imagine there would be quite a bit of glare from the sun at certain angles. First thing I'd do is black out that gigantic star in the grill. =P If money was no object I'd definitely go for the Taycan, I love the design etc.

I prefer the Taycan's interior feel but its almost impossible for me to get in and out of. I'm quite broad shouldered and long bodied so its like trying to post myself between the seat and roof. I'm off to the Mercedes dealer as soon as they get one of these in and we'll see if they can dust the cobwebs off my wallet.

Looking forward to the e-class equivalent

Glad you compare it to the Taycan....I love the drive of my Taycan but hating the interior on how inconsistent is the connection between my phone and the car. Often my car play just does not work, typical Porsche. I think I might have to switch to Benz

As a typical buyer of used cars all my life, I wouldn't go near that screen once it's out of warranty!

Let me get this right. The Mercedes is a luxury vehicle and the Porsche is a sports car? Thanks for clearing that up! Sorry for the sarcasm, couldn’t help myself. Enjoyable review as always.

Defiantly buying one in the future

Mercedes makes the best interiors

Summary: Design looks ...... unmercedes-like

Looking at the Kia ev6 or the Genesis version GV60 when they are available.

Beautiful.

So if there is no heat pump can you talk more about how Mercedes uses their Thermal Battery Management System to augment what a heat pump would otherwise perform? Advantages versus disadvantages? Thanks

I bought one and love it .. I highly recommend it it ….

Nice !

Actually like the front design of the EQS. The Lucid Air is gorgeous and can't wait to see more of the car. Tesla proved EV technology and awoke interest but they have boring design elements. The newer EV's from other companies are matching or exceeding the aerodynamics and range with better build quality.

Yes EQS is the EV I would buy also, if unlimited funds were available - it is THE ONE.

What about interior dimensions for luxury? What criteria are you using? I like the scale used for the luxury exterior dimensions...

The exterior is truly abhorrent - like a bar of Irish Spring and a gen 2 Prius had a baby.

I would say that Lucid has outdone it

9:05 Is the E-Tron GT smaller than this or does it have a normal trunk? Anyway the Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo exist so they will likely be the most practical in that segment.

actually i believe that the center and passenger screens are OLED and only the driver's is LCD. i think this is due to viewing angle limitations of LCD screens. unfortunately OLED has brightness limitation which makes reflections a big problem.

Another great review Alex! I’m with you the EQS would be my choice as well. I currently have seven great cars including seven series, M3, X5 and even A Chrysler Pacifica hybrid on your recommendation and a favor driving the Pacifica with it’s all electric mode much of the time. I’ve been waiting for a Mercedes EV for a long time and feel it would be my choice as well. Now all Mercedes needs is the full self driving tesla has (I’ve heard from German engineers saying they have the software and capability, just not enabled yet).

1:46. Yes you can. Just unscrew the cover under the steering wheel and the hood pop is in the usual spot.

definitely the best ev... in the mercedes line up!... Lucid all day!

Are these the batteries made in collaboration with Hydro-Québec (partnership between Mercedes Benz and Hydro-Québec) Alex?

great review alex but I'm not sure anything about the exterior could be considered "sexy".. interior looks great but everything about the exterior looks weird, disproportioned and with no frunk less functional! the cab forward design does not work here..

Nice 👍😊 Show

The range on this is really amazing.

Is the battery size referenced the size of the pack or usable capacity? Did not mention rear steering, do all US models get the 10 degree rear steering? The 450 range is higher than the 580.

I thought it was ugly until i went to the dealer sat in it and i was impressed.

Yes!!! Amber indicators! Finally.

Might be better if you create a Playlist just for evs!!

Great interior, exterior not so much.

Judging by the low roof over rear seats, I take this is not intended to be a chauffeured vehicle.

I would go for the EQS. Less money and more modern than an S Class. The Porsche and the Tesla are fun cars for a thrill but this is the best daily driver.

So.. how do we add washer fluid?

I love the Mercedes eqs! Can you review the all electric Chevy Silverado when it comes out? I have cerebral palsy I use a walker and wheelchair, I love all electric cars

I too love Avi Kaplan.

Nice presentation. You mentioned that you would buy EQS , I ordered it since a month already. Some people are not happy with the exterior design. I think it is Ok for an EV and the interior is the place to stay, I am more interested in myself comfort and not in the opinion of those from the street. Compared with Tesla EQS is however a car taking the tradition into the future and I love cars more than computers. I think it is better to build the new technologies around a car than around a computer acting as a car. Here is the strength of Mercedes approach based on solid background in the car industry. There are many people loving Tesla and Tesla stories and always will be such people. But clearly the competition will take a good slice of the market because the people are very different. For exemple for me the Tesla tablet and software were not enough to compensate the design, quality and modest interior. Surely there are others like me and this is visible in the number of EQS sold in only a few months. Probably for the next 4 years EQS will still be a valid proposal. After, we shall see.

I still get the Porsche, the sporty looks and handling is compelling.

I'll be the first one to give Tesla a loud ovation for their pushing the industry into EVs but I'll also be the first one to question the value proposition. Tesla's fit and finish, software reliability and phantom braking , are simply unacceptable for the price of their cars. Tesla reminds me of typical Silicon Valley computer companies, shove the product out the door in the name of first to market and for gadget marketing purposes but don't put customer's frustrations into consideration. I still remember the 80s and 90s when American cars' fit and finish and reliability put them into existential threat and were chewed out but Tesla is getting a lot of benefits of doubts with their problems.

Is there self driving option? I drive Tesla Y now and self driving future is great

Is that "Hyperscreen" standard in all models in the US? In Germany it used to be a 8000+ € Option on all but the 580 (we have 350 as well) and is now no longer available, due to "chip shortage".

In "no regen" mode, do you get blended braking?

Yet Another Great A\A Review. I love the styling. Will you have to drop the front sub-frame to service the AC etc?

I would definitely buy EQS

It’s so hilarious to me when Alex closes the trunk deck on himself! Lmao it’s a great expression of humanity & humor in a very “low” priced and slightly intimidating, electrified German cruiser! Thanks Alex! This is cool but 5x my budget. Hahhahahahaa

I drove the EQS 450 and EQS 580. Front driver space is too small compared to my W222 S-class. Interior of the W223 would be nicer with the Hyperscreen. The Hyperscreen is what sells the EQS. Otherwise, The EQS is exactly what the market wants: a big EV. Unfortunately it’s $100,000+

The only thing lacking is my budget!

If money were no object, I would choose either the EQS or the iX.

R class should looking good as an EV. Really hope they can make a EQR but very unlikely...

As long as you lease it and maintenance is someone else's headache then sure :)

Good lord that thing has a huge battery.

eqs all the way, it might be worth it to buy the dash from the dealer and install it on my computer desk

That interior just blows the Tesla away

L:a question du freinage automatique du véhicule dans le trafique est absente ,,, est-ce une option?

I would buy the EQS.

The interior blows anything Tesla and quite frankly what most other high end EVs have to offer out of the water. Although the UI looks a bit dated to me, hopefully they can fix that. Exterior could use work too.

Aerodynamics are important for any vehicle that goes on the highway.

Definitely the EQS.

Amazing car, but very expensive and heavy! One little annoying thing is those two blinking lights in the instrument panel, think they are for face detection, but very annoying! 😁

I had an S550 & the dealer told me that when the warranty was close to expiration to trade it in or sell it. Any repair beyond warranty would be prohibitive. I hope they have changed their longevity philosophy.

The Taycan Cross Turismo S with 21s in Frozen Blue, please

IF Money is no object... Definitely the EQS ALL The Way.... I may be one of the few who actually LIKES the distinctive exterior shape of the EQS, but then I do subscribe to the concept of "Form Follows Function" free of unecessary so called "styling features". The Mercedes Benz EQS drag co-efficient of just 0.020 (the lowest of any successful mass produced vehicle) bears testimony to this....