Mercedes-Benz is in the process of redefining what luxurious motoring is all about with its EQ line of electric vehicles. We first tested an EQS sedan last November and called it the Starship Enterprise. It felt (and sounded) so futuristic for a brand that dates back to 1926.
Electric vehicles make a perfect fit for luxury brands. They are quieter and more effortless to drive and typically (at least for now) cost more than their gas-powered equivalents. Hopping behind the wheel of this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV proves that EVs make excellent luxury vehicles.
We already know that Mercedes is renowned for their luxurious vehicles, but this EQS SUV takes it a step further. With its low center of gravity, most of the tradeoffs consumers make for SUVs is wiped away. This EQS SUV feels planted and sure-footed on corners and in traffic. With its electric drive, power is delivered instantaneously, meaning it feels like a much smaller and lighter vehicle when accelerating. With our tester’s 4-wheel steering, this SUV felt like it could turn circles inside a garage.
Add to all of that the typical Mercedes-Benz luxury accouterment such as their MBUX voice assistant, heated/ventilated front seats, massive panoramic glass roof, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound, self-leveling AIRMATIC® air suspension, and so much more.
Charging the battery to full will get you an estimated 305 miles of range. Charging happens quickly at DC Fast Chargers too, with up to 200 kW of speed available, the EQS SUV can go from 10-80% in a claimed 31 minutes, getting you and your crew back on the road quickly.
2023 EQS 450+ SUV Specs:
Single Rear-mounted Permanently Excited Synchronous (PSM) Electric Motor
355 Horsepower
419 lb-ft of Torque
Single Speed Automatic Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Selectable Drive Modes
Rack-and-pinion Steering with Electromechanical Power Assist
10-degree Rear-axle Steering
Adaptive, Self-leveling 4-wheel Multilink Suspension with AIRMATIC®
21-inch Wheels
275/45R21 Range-Optimized Summer Tires
Heated and Ventilated Leather Front Seats
LED Digital Adaptive Highbeam Assist Headlights
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Car-to-X Communication
Burmester® 3D Surround Sound
360-degree Camera System
12.8-inch OLED Center Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch Digital Gauge Cluster
100W USB-C charging ports
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Proximity Key with Push Button Start
EPA Estimated Range of 305 Miles
• Starting MSRP $104,400 (450+)
• Price as tested: $107,980
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