2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$104,400 to $125,950

Original MSRP

8.3
of 10

expert review

3.7

avg user rating

(9 reviews)

Pros

  • Impressive electric range

  • Comfortable

  • Impeccably luxurious

Cons

  • Not much cargo space

8.3
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
8/10
Technology
9/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
9/10
Form & function
9/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV front-quarter view.

The EQS SUV brings Mercedes luxury and technology to the EV space.

If you've been seeking an all-electric three-row SUV and have incredibly high expectations for luxury, comfort, and technology, you can't do any better than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. You also get plenty of range and potent acceleration, though at a rather exorbitant price. All things considered, we think it easily justifies the cost.
8/10

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the third vehicle from the company's all-electric EQ sub-brand. It follows the EQS sedan and EQE sedan to market, and like those vehicles, it's an electric vehicle equivalent to an existing gasoline-powered model. In this case, it's the GLS SUV, though the EQS is roughly 7.5 centimetres shorter from nose-to-tail.

The EQS SUV's design is heavily influenced by aerodynamics in order to maximize efficiency and range. It's more rounded over and sleek compared to the GLS but still has a familiar SUV silhouette. It isn't as polarizing as the EQ sedans, which a few critics have complained look too simple. Instead, this EQS SUV is more upright, increasing visual mass and giving it a stronger presence than the smaller sedans. In some ways, it looks more like a traditional gas-powered SUV, with only small hints like its solid grille and lack of tailpipes to suggest it's an EV.

In typical Mercedes tradition, the EQS SUV's interior is a showcase of what a modern luxury vehicle can be. In particular, the top trim's Hyperscreen adds a distinct futuristic flavour with its massive glass dashboard that houses the instrument panel, central infotainment touchscreen, and an additional touchscreen that's available for the front passenger. It's striking to look at and is unlike any interior available today. That said, we're partial to the dash that comes standard with the EQS 450 for reasons we'll get into below.

Those models feature a large tablet-like touchscreen in the centre of the dash and a separate display for the gauges. It's reminiscent of the layout in the current S-Class sedan and is executed with similar success, though the dash in the EQS is flatter and simpler. Two turbine-like vents are situated at each end and secondary vents are integrated into the top trim of the dash. We especially like the available open-pore wood trim that has aluminum Mercedes stars embedded in laser-cut star patterns. It adds a lot of warmth to the cockpit and is a joy to look at and to touch.

The EQS SUV also exhibits the kind of excellent build quality that Mercedes-Benz is known for. Everything about the interior has a sturdy feel and there are no creaks or squeaks emitted, even when driving on extraordinarily rough roads. Materials quality is impeccable and unbeatable this side of Bentley. It even smells wonderful, like an expensive leather handbag, giving you a full sensory experience that is tastefully luxurious.

Mark Takahashi
Published Aug 27, 2023 by Mark Takahashi
Mark Takahashi has been in the automotive world since 2001 and over the years has contributed to Edmunds, Car and Driver, Autoblog, and TrueCar. Prior to being an editor, Mark was an art director on various car and motorcycle publications and has competed in amateur open-wheel racing. He is also a juror on the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards.

User reviews for 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

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by Bobby B
Oct 28, 2024
Features are phenomenal; however these prices kicks it out of a good value category. Missing out on more high end packages. I compare it to audi e-tron 6 , and bmw ix5 / m60, cadillac lyriq, porshe macan,/ turbo, wagoneer s, genesis gv70 and cadillac escalade iq.Oct 28, 2024
by JR K
May 13, 2024
The Battery is a concern - its cost and longevityMay 13, 2024
by Anonymous
Jun 29, 2023
I like it am thinking of its ability to drive after 5 years and the related cost for the batteries Jun 29, 2023

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Pricing

Original MSRP
$104,400 to $125,950
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 9.64

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 108.4 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 355 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 265 · Electric Motor Torque: 419 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 12.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 305

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 12.8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 4 · Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · Radio: FM · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 16.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.72

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 108.4 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 355 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 265 · Electric Motor Torque: 590 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 12.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 285

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 12.8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 4 · Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: remote operation · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: power · Upholstery: two-tone

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 16.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.72

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 108.4 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 536 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 400 · Electric Motor Torque: 633 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 12.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 285

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 4 · Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power panoramic · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: power · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent