# Mercedes-Benz EQS

> The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a battery-electric full-size luxury liftback sedan that serves as the flagship of Mercedes-Benz's EQ family. Built on the dedicated EVA electric architecture, it combines S-class opulence with zero-emission performance, featuring a world-class interior anchored by the optional MBUX Hyperscreen - a 56-inch curved glass dashboard spanning nearly the entire width of the cabin. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.20, rear-axle steering, and available Level 3 autonomous driving, the EQS represents Mercedes-Benz's most advanced technological statement in the electric era.

- **Created by:** Mercedes-Benz
- **Launched:** 2021
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** paid - the 2025 EQS 450 4MATIC started around $108,550; Mercedes lowered pricing for 2026. The rear-drive EQS 450+ offers the lowest entry price and longest range. Trims include Exclusive and Pinnacle, with the latter adding massaging rear seats and additional luxury features.
- **Key features:** MBUX Hyperscreen, Industry-Leading Aerodynamics, Rear-Axle Steering, Drive Pilot, Intelligent Park Pilot

## Features

- **MBUX Hyperscreen** — An optional 56-inch curved glass dashboard spanning nearly the full width of the cabin, combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 17.7-inch central OLED touchscreen, and 12.3-inch passenger display. Powered by eight CPU cores and 24 GB of RAM.
- **Industry-Leading Aerodynamics** — Drag coefficient as low as 0.20 Cd at launch - making it the world's most aerodynamic production car at the time of introduction. This directly translates to improved efficiency and range.
- **Rear-Axle Steering** — Standard rear-wheel steering up to 10 degrees, giving the full-size sedan a turning circle tighter than many compact cars and improving high-speed stability.
- **Drive Pilot** — Optional Level 3 autonomous driving system approved for use on 13,191 km of German motorways at speeds up to 60 km/h in heavy traffic. Uses LiDAR, cameras, microphones, and multiple sensors.
- **Intelligent Park Pilot** — Level 4 automated valet parking capability in compatible parking structures - the first such system offered by a production vehicle manufacturer.
- **800-Volt Architecture** — Introduced with the 2026 facelift, enabling DC fast charging up to 350 kW and adding approximately 198 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
- **Over-the-Air Updates** — Full software update capability via wireless connection, allowing Mercedes to add features and improve performance after purchase.
- **Burmester 3D Surround Sound** — Optional 15-speaker premium audio system delivering concert-hall acoustics within the whisper-quiet electric cabin.

## Achievements

- World's most aerodynamic production car at launch with 0.20 drag coefficient
- First production vehicle certified for Level 3 autonomous driving in Germany
- First all-electric Mercedes-AMG performance model (AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+)
- 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating with 96% adult occupant protection score
- 2026 facelift achieves up to 575 miles (926 km) WLTP range - among the longest of any production EV
- Named by Bloomberg News as a 'terrific' alternative to Tesla Model S for buyers seeking luxury EV options

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Second facelift unveiled with 800V architecture, 112/122 kWh battery options, 350 kW DC fast charging, up to 575 miles WLTP range, optional yoke steering wheel, heated seatbelts, and illuminated grille with 3-pointed stars.
- **2024-04** — First facelift added a free-standing hood ornament, updated front fascia with faux grille and horizontal chrome slats, interior chrome accents, increased battery capacity, and revised trim details.
- **2022-09** — Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ launched as the brand's first all-electric AMG, producing up to 751 hp and 1,020 Nm of torque.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/eqs
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercedes-benz/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mercedesbenz
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mercedesbenz
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedesbenz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercedesBenz/

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