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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Used from
$194,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV will only be available in one variant at launch, the EQS 450 4Matic SUV, which is priced from $194,900 before on-roads.
The EQS SUV is the electric counterpart to the combustion-powered GLS SUV, and is the fourth vehicle to use the brand’s dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV arrives locally at the same time as the EQE SUV, however it’s larger inside and out, and also offers total seating capacity for seven people.
A Mercedes-Maybach version of the EQS SUV has also been revealed, called the EQS 680 SUV. It’s due here in mid-2024.
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Power to Weight
95.7 kW/t
76.91 kW/t
260.06 kW/t
Boot Space
645 litres
258 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
No Data
0.6 L/100km
14.29 L/100km
Vehicle Range
No Data
420 km
4,500 km
Price
$194,900 - $195,900
$86,790
$439,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
No Data
0.53 kWh
114 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
No Data
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
No Data
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $194,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Specs
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Dimensions
1718mm
1959mm
5125mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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With all three rows upright there a boot capacity of 195 litres, which expands to between 645 litres and 880 litres with them the third row folded, depending on the position of the second-row seats.
With the third- and second-row seats folded there’s up to 2100 litres of cargo space.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Safety Rating
The EQS 450 4Matic SUV comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Active lane-keep assist
- Active Lane Change assist
- Active Steering assist
- Pre-safe Impulse side accent preparation system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Route-based speed adaption
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Fuel Economy
The EQS 450 4Matic SUV has a claimed range of up to 592km according to more lenient NEDC standards.
The EQS SUV has a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 200kW, and a maximum AC charging rate of 11kW.
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup producing system outputs 265kW of power and 800Nm of torque. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price and specsThis is fed by a 107.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Colours
What colours are available for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
he Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Polar White
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Emerald Green metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallilc
- Sodalite Blue metallic
- Velvet Brown metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
Manufaktur Alpine Grey solid costs an extra $2230.80, while Manufaktur Diamond White Bright carries a $1691.80 surcharge.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Warranty
While it hasn’t detailed specific service prices and warranty terms for the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Benz backs its EQE and EQS with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and provides a 10-year, 250,000 warranty for the high-voltage battery.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the Base that starts from $194,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the Base that starts from $195,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the Base which measures 1959mm wide, 5125mm in length and sits 1718mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the Base which has 265kW of power from its null engine.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the Base which weighs 3375 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses electric.