Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan

Mercedes-Benz

EQS Sedan

Models

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The Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan sits at the top of Mercedes' EV lineup, competing directly against the BMW i7 and Lucid Air as a full-size electric luxury flagship. Built on a dedicated EV platform, it prioritizes ride refinement, interior opulence, and long-range efficiency over driving excitement — the 450+ trim's 390-mile EPA range ranks among the highest in the segment. Reviewers consistently single out the optional Hyperscreen dashboard and near-silent cabin as genuine differentiators, though the car's polarizing exterior styling and substantial price premium over rivals generate notable friction.

Strengths

  • EQS 450+ achieves 390 miles of EPA-rated range, one of the longest ranges of any non-Tesla EV currently on sale
  • Cabin noise isolation is among the best in class, with reviewers at Car and Driver and MotorTrend noting near-anechoic interior quietness at highway speeds
  • Optional 56-inch Hyperscreen spanning the full dashboard width is a genuinely distinctive feature that reviewers cite as a step ahead of competitors' infotainment hardware
  • Rear-axle steering (available as an option) cuts the turning circle dramatically for a 207-inch vehicle, earning specific praise from Edmunds for urban maneuverability
  • AMG EQS delivers 751 hp and a 3.4-second 0–60 time while retaining a compliant, luxury-oriented ride that the AMG combustion lineup rarely offers

Considerations

  • Fastback exterior styling is widely described by reviewers as bland or anonymous for a six-figure Mercedes — Car and Driver noted it lacks visual presence commensurate with its price
  • EQS 580 4MATIC and AMG EQS pay a significant range penalty for performance, dropping to 340 miles and 277 miles respectively versus the base 450+
  • MBUX Hyperscreen, while visually impressive, draws criticism for burying frequently used controls in nested menus, reducing ease of use in daily operation
  • Starting price of $105,550 for the base 450+ places it above comparably equipped Lucid Air Grand Touring variants that offer similar or greater range