Since the EQS is the electric Mercedes flagship, it gets a ton of standard goodies, EQS 450+ Premium form. Firstly, they have standard rear-wheel steering. It also has a well-stocked advanced driver-assistance safety (ADAS) , the Premium trim comes standard with features like:
As for the interior overall, the 2022 EQS 450+ “is luxurious even for a luxury car,” The seats, the plastics, basically everything “is soft and comfortable,” The cabin is also quiet and refined, with tons of storage space. It easily accommodates child seats, too, so the whole family can cruise in silent, stylish, luxurious comfort.
And while it’s technically a sedan, Mercedes-Benz gave the EQS a hatch-like opening. So, it’s easy to move stuff in and out of the trunk. The trunk itself has tons of room, too.
Quiet, soft, and comfortable are also apt descriptors for how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ drives. Whether you’re driving around town or on the highway, the car is “extremely smooth and extremely quiet,” In other words, it’s “exactly what you’d expect from a car at this price point, a gigantic, electric sofa,’” while also noting that it rides better than the actual S-Class. And if you don’t believe us, ask Jay Leno—he said it’s smoother than a Rolls-Royce.
Also, because it’s an EV, the EQS is also surprisingly quick. Yes, the 2022 EQS 450+ only has one motor and RWD, but again, it’s electric. That means instant torque and acceleration, “it’s really fast!”
To be sure, the EQS isn’t a sports car, at least not in non-AMG form. But while its steering is light, its rear-wheel steering and low center of gravity alleviate some of its size. On the plus side, it does mean the EQS 450+ is almost capable of one-pedal driving (it slows down to 5 mph normally.
On the safety side of things, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ comes well-equipped, an extensive ADAS suite like:
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | |
Motor arrangement | Rear permanently synchronous electric motor |
Horsepower | 329 hp |
Torque | 417 lb-ft |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Usable battery capacity | 107.8 kWh |
Onboard charger | 9.6 kW |
Charging time | 10-100%, Level 2: 11.25 hours 10-80%, DC fast charging: 0.5 hours |
EPA-estimated range | 350 miles |
Curb weight | 5597 lbs |
0-60 mph time | 5.9 seconds |