Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

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

ELECTRIC DRIVE AND POWERTRAIN

The EQS 400 4MATIC SUV uses two synchronous electric motors, one on each axle, for a combined rated output of 355 hp (265 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. Drive is permanent all-wheel drive through the 4MATIC system with a single-speed direct-drive transmission, a 9.72:1 final drive ratio and a transmission oil cooler. DYNAMIC SELECT drive programmes, regenerative braking and a pedestrian warning sound generator are standard. The vehicle is built in the United States.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

A lithium-ion traction battery of 118 kWh gross capacity is carried in the floor, with run-down protection. The manufacturer quotes an EPA-estimated range of 312 miles (502 km) and fuel economy equivalents of 80 MPGe city, 78 MPGe highway and 79 MPGe combined. AC charging runs through a 9.6 kW onboard charger, giving a quoted 14-hour charge at 220/240 V. DC fast charging is supported at up to 200 kW, taking the pack from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes. A heat pump is fitted for cabin and battery thermal management. Tailpipe CO2 emissions are zero.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

Multi-link suspension is used front and rear with anti-roll bars at both ends, AIRMATIC air suspension with automatic self-levelling and driver-selectable adaptive damping. Rear-axle steering is fitted, contributing to a kerb-to-kerb turning circle of 11.0 m (36 ft). Steering is electrically power-assisted rack-and-pinion with speed-sensitive assistance. Braking is by regenerative four-wheel ventilated discs — 414 mm front and 378 mm rear — with four-wheel ABS, brake assist, hill-descent control, hill-hold control and an electric parking brake. Wheels are 21 x 9.5J five-spoke aluminium, ET30.1, non-staggered, on 275/45 R21 tyres. A TIREFIT kit is supplied in place of a spare wheel.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length 5,126 mm, width 2,035 mm excluding mirrors, height 1,722 mm, wheelbase 3,211 mm. Front track 1,666 mm, rear track 1,679 mm. Minimum ground clearance 185 mm. Kerb weight 2,860 kg; gross vehicle weight rating 3,375 kg. Cargo volume is 651 litres behind the second row and 2,095 litres with the second row folded. Maximum braked trailer weight is 1,588 kg with a maximum tongue weight of 159 kg. Front headroom 1,034 mm and legroom 1,031 mm; second-row headroom 1,031 mm and legroom 1,049 mm. Seating is for five in two rows — this unit is not fitted with the optional third row.

EXTERIOR

Aluminium body panels with a black Starpanel grille, chrome side-window trim, chrome door handles that retract flush into the body, black bodyside inserts and black wheel arch trim. DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps with automatic levelling, directionally adaptive beam, adaptive high-beam assist, cornering lights and delay-off, plus an LED lightband, LED brake lights and rear fog lamps. Deep-tinted privacy glass, a fixed rear window with wiper and defroster, speed-sensitive rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers, body-coloured power-folding heated mirrors with driver auto-dimming, turn-signal indicators and a side-mirror logo projector. Soft-close doors, a power liftgate with HANDS-FREE ACCESS, aluminium roof rails, a rear spoiler and aerodynamic illuminated running boards.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

Black / Space Grey leather upholstery over five seats in two rows, with a black headliner and natural grain anthracite linden wood trim on the instrument panel and centre console, piano black accents and leather door trim inserts. Multicontour front seats with massage, heating, rapid heating, ventilation and memory; power adjustment for both front seats with contour ambient lighting; heated rear seats with an adjustable second row, comfort headrests, a rear centre armrest and a split-folding rear bench. Nappa leather steering wheel with auto tilt-away, power tilt and telescoping column and galvanised shift paddles. Four-zone climate control with rear dual-zone air conditioning, HEPA filtration and ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus. Multi-colour ambient lighting Plus, illuminated door sills, a day-night auto-dimming rear-view mirror, illuminated locking glove box, full floor console with covered storage, roll-up cargo cover and full carpet floor covering with front and rear mats.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

MBUX multimedia with the MBUX Hyperscreen — three LCD displays across the fascia including an OLED front passenger display — and MBUX Navigation Premium with live traffic, turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic display and augmented video for navigation. Burmester 3D surround sound with 15 speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio and streaming audio. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, inductive wireless charging with NFC pairing, rear wireless charging, additional USB ports, a 5G communication module for Mercedes me connect services, mobile hotspot internet access, KEYLESS-GO with a fingerprint sensor, HomeLink garage door transmitter and eCall emergency calling.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Driver Assistance Package with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist with front and rear collision mitigation, Active Speed Limit Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, evasive manoeuvre support, extended restart in stop-and-go traffic and route-based speed adaptation. PRE-SAFE and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side occupant protection. Surround View camera system with aerial view display, front, left and right cameras and a rear parking camera, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist and cross-traffic alert. Driver monitoring and attention alert, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic stability control and traction control. Airbags comprise dual-stage front, front side, rear side, front and rear curtain, driver knee and centre airbags, with an airbag occupancy sensor and passenger seat weight sensing. Anti-theft alarm with parking collision detection, Guard 360 Vehicle Protection Plus, immobiliser, security system with video and image recording, and rear child safety locks. The EPA greenhouse gas score is 10 (estimated). No NHTSA or Euro NCAP crash rating had been published for the 2027 model year at the time of listing.