Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 400 4MATIC SUV (X296) — UNITED STATES SPECIFICATION

ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN

The EQS 400 4MATIC SUV uses dual synchronous electric motors, one on each axle, for a combined output of 355 hp (265 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. Drive is delivered through a single-speed direct-drive transmission with an oil cooler and a 9.72:1 final drive to a full-time 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system with permanent locking hubs. Energy is stored in a 118 kWh gross lithium-ion traction battery with run-down protection.

BATTERY, RANGE AND CHARGING

EPA-estimated range is 312 miles (502 km). Efficiency is rated at 80 MPGe city, 78 MPGe highway and 79 MPGe combined. The vehicle carries a 9.6 kW onboard AC charger, giving a full charge in approximately 14 hours at 220/240 V. On a DC rapid charger the EQS SUV accepts up to 200 kW, taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes. Tailpipe CO2 emissions are zero.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

Suspension is multi-link at both ends with front and rear anti-roll bars, front and rear auto-levelling, and automatic height-adjustable driver-selectable adaptive ride control. Steering is electric power-assisted and speed-sensing. Braking is by regenerative four-wheel discs, vented front and rear, with four-wheel ABS, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and an electric parking brake. The car rides on 21-inch x 9.5J 5-spoke aluminium wheels with P275/45HR21 all-season tyres, non-staggered, ET30.1.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 5,126 mm on a 3,211 mm wheelbase, with a width of 2,035 mm excluding mirrors and a height of 1,722 mm. Front track is 1,666 mm and rear track 1,679 mm. Minimum ground clearance is 185 mm. Base curb weight is 2,860 kg against a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,375 kg. Cargo volume is 651 litres behind the second row and 2,095 litres with the rear seats folded. Maximum trailering capacity is 1,588 kg (3,500 lb). Seating is a two-row, five-seat layout; this unit is not fitted with the optional third row.

EXTERIOR

The body is finished in Polar White with aluminium panels, a black grille, chrome side window trim, chrome door handles and body-coloured bumpers with contrasting inserts. Lighting is full LED with auto-levelling, directionally adaptive automatic high beam, cornering lights, perimeter and approach lights, LED brakelights and rear fog lamps. Equipment includes soft-close doors, power retractable door handles, a power liftgate with proximity cargo access, deep tinted glass, a panorama sunroof, heated power-folding mirrors with driver auto-dimming, and a rear wiper with defroster.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The cabin is trimmed in leather in Macchiato Beige/Grey with a Macchiato Beige headliner and natural grain anthracite linden wood trim, set against a piano black instrument panel insert with metal-look accents. Front seats are multicontour items with a massage function, rapid heating, ventilation, memory, power adjustment and comfort headrests with cushions. Further equipment includes a Nappa leather steering wheel with auto tilt-away, a power tilt and telescoping steering column, ambient lighting, rear air conditioning fed by underseat, headliner and console ducts, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL PLUS with HEPA filtration, a roll-up cargo cover and a black carpeted reversible cargo mat.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

The MBUX system drives three front display screens with MBUX Navigation, turn-by-turn directions and real-time traffic. Audio is a Burmester 3D Surround Sound System with 15 speakers, satellite radio and streaming audio. Connectivity covers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, mobile hotspot internet access, inductive wireless charging with NFC pairing, HomeLink, the eCall emergency system, Remote Services Premium and extended Charging Services Plus. An integrated dashcam is fitted.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

The Driver Assistance Package brings Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist and Active Lane Change Assist. Also fitted are Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist with front collision mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Evasion Assist, driver attention monitoring, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, an aerial view camera system with front and side cameras, and tyre-specific low pressure warning. Passive safety comprises dual-stage front airbags, curtain airbags for the first and second rows, rear side airbags, an airbag occupancy sensor, side impact beams, three-point belts with height adjusters and pretensioners, rear child safety locks and an immobiliser with a security system that records video and images.