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Upcoming 7-seater Mercedes-Benz EQS electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz EQS eSUV – All about Mercedes-Benz EQS ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.

last updated on: 7-07-2022

Source: Drive Spark

German car maker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric SUV, the EQS. This is the company’s flagship electric SUV which has been introduced in 7-seater option. The company will initially sell this electric SUV in the markets of Europe and America. It is believed that this is the company’s most exclusive electric SUV, which has been introduced with a very powerful battery and electric powertrain. The all-new Mercedes-Benz EQS electric SUV has been officially revealed and will now be the flagship electric car in the company’s global portfolio. The EQS electric SUV is built on Mercedes-Benz’s Dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) platform, which also powers the EQS and EQE sedans. The new Mercedes-Benz EQS electric SUV will compete with electric cars like BMW iX, Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-PACE.

Additional Info Also Check: Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX Concept

Exterior Design: Mercedes-Benz EQS

Talking about the design of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, this SUV looks like a Mercedes-EQ. Even its styling elements remain the same. Up front, it gets a blacked-out grille, which is a closed unit with angular LED headlamps on the sides. The headlamps are fitted with a horizontal LED light bar. It gets a sloping silhouette, gets multi-spoke alloy wheels, flush door handles and an optional panoramic sunroof.

At the rear, the EQS electric SUV gets LED taillights, which are connected to an LED strip. Its length is 5,125 mm, width is 1,959 mm and height is 1,718 mm. Like the EQS sedan, it also gets a wheelbase of 3,210 mm. On the inside, the EQS SUV gets a Mercedes-Benz MBUX hyperscreen with three big displays.

Interiors: Mercedes-Benz EQS

On the inside, Mercedes has used the new MBUX hyperscreen in this SUV. This hyperscreen would combine three separate screens to form one giant screen. This screen spans the full width of the dashboard. The MBUX serves as both the screen, instrument cluster and entertainment system. It has a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 17.7-inch central infotainment unit and a 12.3-inch front passenger display. Seven passengers can sit in this electric SUV.

Engine & Battery Details:

Talking about the powertrain, the company has said that the EQS electric SUV is the second long range electric car by the company, which has a range of more than 500 km. Mercedes-Benz EQS will be made available in two trims – EQS 450 Plus and EQS 580. A 108.7 kWh lithium-ion battery has been used in both the trims. The EQS 450 Plus is the base variant, which gets an electric motor at the rear axle. This car is capable of generating 324 bhp power and 550 newton meter torque. The EQS 580 is the top variant which gets a 4-wheel drive system. Electric motor has been installed on both the axles of this model. This model offers 509 bhp power and 828 Newton meter peak torque. This car can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 4.1 seconds.

Electric Car engineMercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Battery Capacity108.7kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage405 voltage
Motor Type2 Permanent magnet synchronous
Max. Power355 hp
Max. Torque568 Nm
TransmissionSingle Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD
Driving Range450 km/charge
Performance (0-100 kmph)5.1 seconds
Top Speed220 kmph
Electric Car engineMercedes-Benz EQS 580+
Battery Capacity108.7kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage405 voltage
Motor Type2 Permanent magnet synchronous
Max. Power536 hp
Max. Torque858 Nm
TransmissionSingle Speed Automatic
DrivetrainAWD
Driving Range600 km/charge
Performance (0-100 kmph)4.1 seconds
Top Speed220 kmph
Mercedes-Benz EQS – Dimensions & Weight
Length5,130 mm
Width1,955 mm
Height1,727 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm
Ground Clearance205 mm
Capacity
No. of Doors5-Doors
Seating Capacity7-Person
No. of Seating Rows3-Rows
Bootspace880-litres
Kerb Weight2,625-2,865 kg
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone, Coil Springs, Single-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorber, Stabiliser Bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link Suspension, Self Levelling Air Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake TypeVentilated Disc
Rear Brake TypeVentilated Disc
Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)
Wheel TypeAlloy Wheels
Front Tyres285/50 R20
Rear Tyres285/50 R20

Mercedes-Benz EQSMileage:

Name of the CarRiding RangeCharge Time (AC)DC Fast Charging 10-80%
Mercedes-Benz EQS450-580 kmrs/charge11.25 hours31-minutes

Mercedes-Benz EQS Features:

Standard Features:-

  • 12.8-inch infotainment display with 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display
  • MBUX infotainment system with Me, Mercedes, offering a range of connected car functions and voice command features.
  • a multi-functional steering wheel
  • a signature centre console with the trackpad to control other in-car functions
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable seats with massage function
  • 10-degree rear-axle steering
  • Premium Burmester audio system and smartphone connectivity in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Ambient lighting
  • Touch sensitive buttons for the climate control
  • Wireless charger and a sunroof
  • Automatic climate control
  • Adaptive Cruise control
  • Rear multi-view camera with guidelines
  • Driver side window one touch up/down with pinch guard
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Push button start/stop
  • Keyless Entry

Safety Features:-

  • Seven Air-bags
  • ABS with EBD
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Driver assistance system
  • Active Lane Keeping
  • Overspeed Warning
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Hill hold control
  • Seat-belt Warning
  • Central Locking with Child safety locks
  • Rear Parking Sensor and 360-degree camera

Colours:

  • Graphite Grey
  • High Tech-Silver
  • Polar White

Rivals:

  • BMW iX
  • Jaguar I-PACE
  • Audi e-Tron
  • Upcoming Porsche Taycan
  • Upcoming Tesla

Expected Price:

Base VariantRs. 2.0 Cr.
Top VariantRs. 2.25 Cr.

Images:

Preview of the new EQS

Additional Info Also Check: Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX Concept

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