MSRP: $105,250
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Overview
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a midsize electric luxury SUV available in either a 5-seater 2-row or 7-seater 3-row configuration. Three powertrain variations are on offer: the 355-hp RWD EQS 450+ with 323 miles of range, the 355-hp EQS 4Matic with 312 miles of range, and the 536-hp EQS 580 4Matic with 317 miles of range. They all use the same 118-kWh battery that can be DC fast-charged at up to 200 kW.
All trims boast the full-width 56-inch Hyperscreen interior display, 4-zone climate control, soft-close doors, and rear-wheel steering. The EQS SUV is meant for people who want a technologically advanced luxury electric SUV with genuine Mercedes craftsmanship and more than 300 miles of range. Its rivals include the Cadillac Vistiq, Lucid Gravity, and Volvo EX90.
What’s New for 2025?
Every 2025 EQS SUV trim gets the Automatic Comfort Door package with automatic powered soft-closing doors, as well as front headrest cushions, updated cabin trim, 4-zone climate control, and a center airbag between the front seats. An Energizing Air Control Plus HEPA cabin filtration system is added to the Exclusive and Pinnacle trims. A new design of 22-inch AMG alloy wheel is added to the option list, while the Manufaktur palette gains a new metallic white paint color. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s price starts at just over $105K.
Exterior
The EQS SUV’s translation of the somewhat formless EQS sedan’s design into an SUV has been met with mixed emotions, but it’s certainly aerodynamically efficient. You get all-LED lighting with front and rear light bars, a sealed grille panel, and flush door handles. All trims run on 21-inch wheels, which can be upspecced to 22s. At nearly 202 inches long on a 126-inch wheelbase, the EQS lands at the upper end of the midsize segment, despite the suggestion of a full-size “S-Class” vehicle.
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Interior
The huge 56-inch Hyperscreen is made up of a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 17.7-inch center touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch passenger display, all under one huge pillar-to-pillar glass pane that represents overkill to most eyes, but it’s impressive nonetheless. Features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AR navigation, biometric authentication, and a 15-speaker Burmester 3D audio system with 710 watts and Dolby Atmos. Wi-Fi and a head-up display are optional.
Standard cabin features include leather upholstery, heated power front and second-row seats, ventilated front seats, 64-color ambient lighting, 4-zone climate control, a panoramic roof, and power soft-close doors. Massaging front seats and third-row seats with climate control and seat heating cost extra.
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Price Range and Best Value Trim
The $105,250 450+ offers the longest range of 323 miles, but upgrading to the AWD 450 4Matic costs only $3,000 and 11 miles of range.
| Model | Price |
| Base: EQS 450+ (RWD) | $105,250 |
| Top: EQS 580 4Matic Pinnacle | $133,750 |
| Best Value: EQS 450 4Matic | $108,250 |
Key Specs
Powertrain
| Model | HP | Torque | Drive | 0-60 |
| EQS 450+ | 355 hp | 419 lb-ft | RWD | 6.5 sec |
| EQS 450 4Matic | 355 hp | 590 lb-ft | AWD | 5.9 sec |
| EQS 580 4Matic | 536 hp | 633 lb-ft | AWD | 4.6 sec |
Efficiency
| Model | City | Highway | Combined | Range |
| EQS 450+ | 84 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 82 MPGe | 323 mi |
| EQS 580 4Matic | 82 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 317 mi |
| EQS 450 4Matic | 80 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 312 mi |
Battery: 118 kWh
DC fast-charging: up to 200 kW (10-80% in ~31 min)
Seating: 5 (optional 7)
Cargo capacity: 23 – 74 cu-ft
Warranty
| Coverage | Term |
| Basic | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Battery | 10 years / 155,000 miles |
| Complimentary Maintenance | Not included |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Standard 56-inch Hyperscreen with three displays creates the most visually stunning and technologically advanced dashboard in any production SUV
- All variants exceed 300 miles of EPA range, and real-world testing recorded over 400 miles on a single charge with the 450+, far exceeding the EPA estimate
- Standard rear-wheel steering and a 10-year/155,000-mile battery warranty add substantial ownership value, but complimentary maintenance is absent
Cons:
- Starting above $105,000 makes the EQS SUV significantly more expensive than the BMW iX, Tesla Model X, and Cadillac Vistiq, all of which offer strong competition for less
- Acceleration in the base 450+ (6.5-sec 0-60) is slow by luxury EV standards, trailing the BMW iX and Tesla Model X by considerable margins
- The optional third row is cramped and suitable only for children, limiting the seven-seat configuration’s practical appeal
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the most luxurious electric SUV you can buy, with that segment-busting Hyperscreen, leather cabin, pillow-soft ride, and self-closing doors. Its real-world range exceeds its EPA claims, proving the big battery delivers. The 450 4Matic makes the most sense for its all-weather grip at a modest premium, but acceleration is quite sedate for such an expensive car, so it’s more about luxury and comfort than performance, and that should suit the typical clientele well.
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Competitors
- Lucid Gravity
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Tesla Model X
- Volvo EX90
About the author
Cobus F. Potgieter
Reviews and Features Editor