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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Trims Comparison

2023 EQS trim level differences

The 2023 EQS is Mercedes' all-electric large luxury sedan. It comes in four variations: 450+, 450 4Matic (new for 2023), 580 4Matic and AMG EQS. The 450+ comes with a single electric motor powering the rear wheels. It produces 329 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. The 450 4Matic has dual motors and all-wheel drive that combine for 355 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. The 580 4Matic also features all-wheel drive but has more powerful motors that deliver 516 hp and 631 lb-ft. The AMG EQS uses the same powertrain but boosts power to 649 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. There's even a Race Start mode that temporarily increases output to 751 hp and 752 lb-ft for blistering launches and acceleration. All EQS models use a 108-kWh battery pack. Keep reading for more information on the EQS' range and features.

The EPA estimates that the 450+ can drive about 350 miles on a fully charged battery, which is impressive for an EV. Even better, we exceeded that estimate in our real-world range testing, driving a total of 422 miles. The new 450 4Matic and 580 4Matic are EPA-rated for 340 miles of range, and we extracted 381 miles from the 580 in our testing. The AMG EQS is rated at 277 miles of range. Mercedes offers three trim levels for the EQS: Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle.

Premium
Highlight features for this base trim include:

  • 20-inch wheels (450 models)
  • 21-inch wheels (580 and AMG)
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Power liftgate
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Sport seats with upgraded leather upholstery (AMG EQS)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display (450 models)
  • 17.7-inch OLED Hyperscreen center display and 12.3-inch passenger display (EQS 580 4Matic and AMG EQS)
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad (580 and AMG)
  • Integrated navigation system
  • 15-speaker Burmester audio system

It also has plenty of advanced driver aids, including:

  • Forward collision warning and automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the EQS and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the EQS back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

Exclusive
The Exclusive includes all of the Premium's features, adding:

  • Massaging front seats with more adjustments, memory settings, and rapid heating function
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Air filtration and fragrance system
  • Head-up display

Pinnacle
The top-level trim includes all of the Exclusive's features plus:

  • Heated, ventilated and power-adjustable rear seats with memory settings
  • Upgraded headrests
  • Rear smartphone charging pad

The EQS also offers a number of optional extras. These include:

  • Winter package
    • Heated windshield and washer system
    • Heated steering wheel
  • Executive Rear Seat Package Plus (Pinnacle trim only)
    • Massaging rear seats with adjustable lumbar
    • Rapid heating function with neck and shoulder heating elements
    • Rear control tablet
    • Hand gesture control for various rear seat functions
    • Adjustable rear seat lighting
  • AMG Line Interior package
    • Front sport seats
    • Flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Sound-reducing glass
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes (AMG EQS)

Which 2023 EQS trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you just want an EV alternative to a growing mass of Teslas, a base 450+ in Premium trim does just fine. It gets you the maximum range and comes loaded with plenty of luxury features. That said, the Pinnacle trim is a pretty good deal. The extra cost is worth it to get high-luxe items like massaging front seats, heated and ventilated rear seats, and upgraded infotainment.

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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
329 hp
355 hp
516 hp
649 hp
Engine torque
417 lb-ft
590 lb-ft
631 lb-ft
700 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
255/45R20
255/45R20
265/40R21
275/40R21
Wheel size
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
21 X 9.5-in
21 X 10.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
optional
optional
optional
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
97 / 97 / 97 MPGe
101 / 105 / 103 MPGe
92 / 99 / 95 MPGe
76 / 78 / 77 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
350 mi.
340 mi.
340 mi.
277 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
35
31
36
44
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
12.5 hr.
12.5 hr.
12.5 hr.
12.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
37.7 ft.
Curb weight
5,597 lb.
5,856 lb.
5,888 lb.
5,952 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
Height
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.6 in.
Length
207.3 in.
207.3 in.
207.3 in.
207.3 in.
Wheelbase
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22 cu. ft.
22 cu. ft.
22 cu. ft.
22 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
63 cu. ft.
63 cu. ft.
63 cu. ft.
63 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey, leather
Black/Space Grey, leather
Black/Sable Brown Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue Nappa, premium leather
Black/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Black/Space Grey w/Red Accents, leather
AMG® Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Black/Sable Brown, leather
Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey, leather
Black/Space Grey, leather
Black/Sable Brown Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue Nappa, premium leather
Black/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Black/Space Grey w/Red Accents, leather
AMG® Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Black/Sable Brown, leather
Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey, leather
Black/Space Grey, leather
Black/Sable Brown Nappa, premium leather
MANUFAKTUR Neva Grey/Biscaya Blue Nappa, premium leather
Black/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Black/Space Grey w/Red Accents, leather
AMG® Neva Grey/Sable Brown, leather
Black/Sable Brown, leather
Black/Space Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black/Space Grey AMG® Nappa, premium leather
Neva Grey/Sable Brown AMG® Nappa, premium leather
Black/Sable Brown AMG® Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Obsidian Black Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno
Twilight Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Nautical Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno
Twilight Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Nautical Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno
Twilight Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Nautical Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno
Twilight Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Nautical Blue Metallic