Mercedes-Benz launches electric sedan EQS for $ 100,000

Mercedes-Benz has launched orders and its configurator for the EQS electric sedan in Europe.

The new flagship electric vehicle of the German manufacturer starts at €106,374, which equates to approximately $ 100,000 before taxes.

The EQS is one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year.

It is certainly Mercedes-Benz’s new flagship electric vehicle, but it could even be considered the luxury brand’s new flagship car period as it is equipped with all of its latest tech and bells and whistles.

With deliveries starting in the next few months, the German automaker has now launched its configurator in Europe and confirmed pricing for all variants.

There are only two main variants for the EQS: EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC.

The former has a single rear-wheel drive motor while the latter has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain allowing for higher performance:

		EQS 450+	EQS 580 4MATIC
Drive system layout		Rear wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Electric motors):	Type	Permanently excited synchronous motor (s) (PSM)	Permanently excited synchronous motor (s) (PSM)
Output (peak)	kW	245	385
Torque (peak)	Nm	568	855
DC load capacity, max.	kW	200	200
DC charge time[8] at the fast charging station	min	31	31
Acceleration 0-100 km / h	s	6.2	4.3
Top speed	km / h	210	210
Combined consumption (WLTP)	kWh / 100km	19.8-15.6	21.2-18.4
CO2 broadcasts (WLTP)	g / km	0	0
Combined consumption (NEDC)	kWh / 100km	18.9-16.2	19.6-17.6
CO2 emissions (NEDC)	g / km	0	0
Price from	euros	106,374.10	135,529.10

As you can see it is starting to €106,374, including 19% VAT. The US equivalent before taxes would be around US $ 100,000, but the automaker has yet to release US pricing.

You can quickly increase that price with a ton of options. I configured a really well-equipped EQS myself for fun and that added to € 165,772.95.

There are almost too many options to choose from, but there are also packages that simplify the process by bundling a lot of features:

• the Advanced package (2,082.50 euros) includes the Assistance Pack with the three driving assistance systems Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist. Other components include MBUX augmented reality navigation, illuminated door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering and a storage compartment under the center console.
• the Advanced Plus Package (7,021 euros) includes the Driving Assistance Plus Pack, the Parking Pack with 360 ° camera and DIGITAL LIGHT in addition to the Advanced Pack. DIGITAL LIGHT has a light module with three extremely powerful LEDs in each headlamp, the light of which is refracted and directed by 1.3 million micro-mirrors. Revolutionary headlight technology can also project guide marks or warning symbols onto the road. Two assistance functions^[6] are new: The EQS can indicate the start of a cooperative lane change and warn or give a directional instruction if the lane keeper or blind spot assistant detects a danger.
• the Premium package (11,781 euros) raises the EQS to a higher level of equipment. In addition to the contents of the Advanced and Advanced Plus packs, the equipment details: panoramic sunroof, Burmester® surround sound system, head-up display and THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
• the Premium Plus Package (14,994 euros) offers even more comfort. In addition to the content of the Advanced Package and the Premium Package, it includes multicontour leather seats for the driver and front passenger as well as the AIR-BALANCE Package.

Mercedes-Benz is also launching an “Edition 1” version of the EQS for a € 18,433.10.

It comes with sportier AMG design accents and a bunch of features:

Exterior features of edition 1:

• AMG line exterior
• Obsidian Black Metallic Paint
• Panoramic sunroof
• 3 cm (21 inch) AMG multispoke alloy wheels
• “Edition 1” badge in the window triangles in front of the exterior mirrors

Interior features of edition 1:

• designo nappa leather upholstery neva gray / reflex blue
• Deluxe seats with 4-way lumbar support and surround lighting
• Multicontour seats for driver and front passenger
• Upper instrument panel and seat belts in reflex blue nappa effect
• Open Pore Ship Deck Walnut Wood Trim
• Design seat belt buckles on the front and back
• Floor mat with “Edition 1” lettering and reflex blue piping
• Door sill panels with “Edition 1” lettering illuminated in white

The EQS will also offer over-the-air software updates and the automaker has already announced three upgrades available at launch:

• The customization pack with the additional “Roaring Pulse” sound experience and several mini-games (Tetris, Sudoku, Pairs, Shuffle Puck). The package also includes additional DIGITAL LIGHT animations for opening and closing (12 months of use included in the purchase price, after which it can be extended via Mercedes me for 89 euros).
• The two special driving modes ‘beginner driver mode’ and ‘valet service mode’ (package price: 50 euros).
• “Highlighting mode”: the vehicle presents itself and highlights its equipment, activated by the “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant

The automaker is even talking about software-limited hardware that can be unlocked via an over-the-air software update – something Tesla has pioneered in the industry.

Mercedes-Benz gave the example of its rear axle steering, which is software-locked at 4.5 °, but it can be increased to 10 ° for € 1,547.

Electrek‘stake

Yes, there are a lot of very expensive options in there, but it’s comparable to a high-end German automaker.

They give you lots of options, but they also make you pay for it.

As for the base price, that is what was expected: approximately $ 100,000.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class starts at $ 109,800 in the US, and you can expect the EQS to be around the same price.

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