MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SALOON

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon is a fully electric luxury five-seat saloon built around a streamlined aerodynamic body, a spacious high-tech cabin and Mercedes-Benz electric-vehicle technology. UK availability comprises nine variants across EQS 400, EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC powertrains, with Premium, Premium Plus and Premium Plus Executive equipment levels. The EQS is produced in Germany and is available in right-hand-drive form for the UK market.

Trim & Transmission Lineup

Dimensions

The EQS uses a liftback-style tailgate, giving access to a larger and more practical luggage compartment than a conventional saloon boot. Exact kerb weight varies with powertrain, specification, options and wheel equipment.

Available Colours

Battery & Charging

Charging performance depends on battery temperature, state of charge, charger capability, ambient conditions and the vehicle’s available charging capacity. The quoted WLTP figures are maximum combined-range values; wheel choice, equipment and driving conditions can affect the achievable range.

Performance

The EQS 580 4MATIC uses dual-motor all-wheel drive, while the EQS 400 and EQS 450+ use rear-wheel drive.

Key Features by Trim

EQS 400 Premium Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Active Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Blind Spot Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Speed Limit Assist.
• Attention Assist.
• Evasive Steering Assist.
• Active Emergency Stop Assist.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Rear-view camera and parking assistance.
• Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.
• Comprehensive airbag system, including front, side and window airbags.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX infotainment system.
• Integrated navigation with electric-vehicle route planning.
• Voice control using “Hey Mercedes”.
• Digital instrument display.
• Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• DAB digital radio.
• Online services and connected vehicle functions.
• Mercedes me connectivity services.

Comfort & Interior

• Heated front seats.
• Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function.
• Automatic climate control.
• Ambient interior lighting.
• Keyless-Go starting function.
• Electric tailgate.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• High-quality synthetic leather or equivalent Mercedes-Benz upholstery, depending on configuration.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Illuminated entry areas.

Exterior

• LED high-performance headlamps.
• Aerodynamically optimised EQS body design.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Electric tailgate.
• Alloy wheels, with design and diameter dependent on configuration.
• Acoustic comfort glazing.
• Black-panel grille design associated with the EQ range.

Performance

• 270 kW electric powertrain.
• Rear-wheel drive.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Regenerative braking with selectable recuperation levels.
• Intelligent ECO Assist energy-management system.

EQS 400 Premium Plus Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 400 Premium Saloon.
• Enhanced parking assistance.
• Additional driver-assistance functions associated with the Premium Plus specification.
• Surround-view or enhanced camera functionality, depending on final vehicle configuration.
• Additional convenience functions for motorway, traffic and parking use.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the Premium Saloon.
• Expanded MBUX functionality.
• Larger or enhanced display equipment, depending on vehicle configuration.
• Additional connected navigation and comfort functions.

Comfort & Interior

• Equipment of the Premium Saloon.
• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Upgraded seat and interior trim specification.
• Additional rear-seat comfort equipment.
• Heated steering wheel or upgraded steering-wheel specification, where configured.
• Enhanced ambient lighting and interior convenience features.

Exterior

• Equipment of the Premium Saloon.
• Upgraded alloy-wheel design.
• Additional exterior styling details.
• Enhanced lighting and convenience equipment.

Performance

• Same 270 kW rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain as the EQS 400 Premium Saloon.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Regenerative braking and selectable recuperation modes.

EQS 400 Premium Plus Executive Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 400 Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive-focused rear-seat assistance and convenience equipment.
• Enhanced parking and manoeuvring support.
• Advanced Mercedes-Benz driver-assistance systems, subject to vehicle configuration.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the EQS 400 Premium Plus Saloon.
• Rear-seat entertainment and connectivity features associated with the Executive specification.
• Additional USB-C charging and passenger-device connectivity provisions.
• Enhanced MBUX functions for front and rear occupants.

Comfort & Interior

• Executive rear-seat comfort equipment.
• Electrically adjustable rear seats or enhanced rear-seat adjustment functions, depending on configuration.
• Rear-seat heating and additional comfort controls.
• Additional rear-compartment storage and convenience features.
• Premium upholstery and upgraded interior trim.
• Rear privacy and comfort features associated with the Executive specification.

Exterior

• Equipment of the EQS 400 Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive specification exterior detailing.
• Enhanced glazing and exterior convenience equipment where fitted.
• Larger or upgraded alloy wheels, depending on configuration.

Performance

• Same 270 kW rear-wheel-drive powertrain as the other EQS 400 variants.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Regenerative braking and intelligent energy recovery.

EQS 450+ Premium Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Core EQS safety and driver-assistance equipment.
• Active Brake Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Blind Spot Assist.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Parking sensors and reversing camera.
• Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX infotainment system.
• Navigation with EV route planning.
• Voice control.
• Digital driver display.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB radio.
• Bluetooth and connected Mercedes me services.

Comfort & Interior

• Heated and electrically adjustable front seats.
• Memory function for the front seats.
• Automatic climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Keyless starting.
• Electric tailgate.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• Front and rear parking assistance.

Exterior

• LED lighting.
• Aerodynamic EQS body design.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Acoustic glazing.
• Alloy wheels, subject to configuration.
• EQ-specific black-panel front grille treatment.

Performance

• 300 kW electric powertrain.
• Rear-wheel drive.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Up to 542 miles WLTP combined range.
• Selectable regenerative-braking levels.

EQS 450+ Premium Plus Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 450+ Premium Saloon.
• Enhanced parking assistance.
• Additional Premium Plus driver-assistance and convenience features.
• Expanded camera and manoeuvring functions, depending on configuration.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the Premium Saloon.
• Enhanced MBUX display and infotainment functionality.
• Additional connected services.
• Improved passenger connectivity and charging provision.

Comfort & Interior

• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Upgraded interior trim and upholstery.
• Enhanced seat comfort.
• Additional rear-seat convenience equipment.
• Extended ambient lighting and cabin comfort functions.

Exterior

• Upgraded alloy wheels.
• Additional exterior styling equipment.
• Enhanced lighting and convenience features.
• Premium Plus exterior detailing.

Performance

• Same 300 kW rear-wheel-drive powertrain as the EQS 450+ Premium Saloon.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Long-range 122 kWh battery.
• Regenerative braking with intelligent energy recovery.

EQS 450+ Premium Plus Executive Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 450+ Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive-oriented rear-seat safety and convenience equipment.
• Enhanced parking, camera and manoeuvring assistance.
• Additional driver-support functionality, subject to final configuration.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the EQS 450+ Premium Plus Saloon.
• Rear-seat entertainment and connectivity features.
• Additional rear USB-C charging points.
• Enhanced MBUX functions for rear passengers.
• Expanded connected-service capability.

Comfort & Interior

• Executive rear-seat comfort specification.
• Enhanced rear-seat adjustment and seating functions.
• Rear-seat heating and additional controls.
• Premium rear-compartment trim and storage.
• Additional privacy and acoustic comfort features.
• Upgraded interior materials.

Exterior

• Equipment of the EQS 450+ Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive exterior detailing.
• Enhanced glazing and convenience equipment.
• Upgraded wheel and lighting specification, depending on configuration.

Performance

• Same 300 kW rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain.
• 122 kWh battery.
• Up to 542 miles WLTP combined range.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.

EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Comprehensive EQS driver-assistance suite.
• Active Brake Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Blind Spot Assist.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Parking sensors and reversing camera.
• Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.
• Additional all-weather traction provided by 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX infotainment system.
• Navigation with EV route planning.
• Voice control.
• Digital driver display.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB digital radio.
• Bluetooth and Mercedes me connected services.

Comfort & Interior

• Heated, electrically adjustable front seats with memory.
• Automatic climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Electric tailgate.
• Keyless starting.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• Premium cabin materials.
• Front and rear parking assistance.

Exterior

• LED lighting.
• EQ aerodynamic design.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Acoustic comfort glazing.
• Alloy wheels, dependent on configuration.
• 4MATIC identification and model-specific exterior details.

Performance

• 430 kW electric powertrain.
• Dual-motor all-wheel drive.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Approximately 4.1-second 0–62 mph acceleration.
• Up to 526 miles WLTP combined range.
• Intelligent torque distribution between the axles.
• Regenerative braking with selectable recuperation levels.

EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Plus Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Saloon.
• Enhanced parking assistance.
• Additional Premium Plus driver-assistance features.
• Improved camera coverage and manoeuvring support, depending on configuration.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the Premium Saloon.
• Enhanced MBUX display and infotainment specification.
• Additional connected functions.
• Expanded passenger-device connectivity.

Comfort & Interior

• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Upgraded upholstery and interior trim.
• Enhanced front-seat comfort.
• Additional rear-seat comfort equipment.
• Extended ambient-lighting and cabin-convenience functions.

Exterior

• Upgraded alloy wheels.
• Premium Plus exterior detailing.
• Enhanced lighting and glazing equipment.
• Additional exterior convenience features.

Performance

• Same 430 kW dual-motor 4MATIC powertrain.
• 122 kWh battery.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.
• Intelligent all-wheel-drive torque distribution.
• Approximately 4.1-second 0–62 mph acceleration.

EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Plus Executive Saloon

Safety & ADAS

• Equipment of the EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive rear-seat safety and convenience equipment.
• Enhanced parking and manoeuvring assistance.
• Additional camera and driver-support functions, subject to configuration.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Equipment of the EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Plus Saloon.
• Rear-seat entertainment and connectivity equipment.
• Additional USB-C charging provision.
• Enhanced rear-passenger MBUX functionality.
• Executive passenger-compartment controls.

Comfort & Interior

• Executive rear-seat comfort specification.
• Enhanced electrically adjustable rear seating, where configured.
• Heated rear seats and additional rear-seat controls.
• Premium rear-compartment materials.
• Additional privacy, storage and acoustic-comfort features.
• Executive-specific interior appointments.

Exterior

• Equipment of the EQS 580 4MATIC Premium Plus Saloon.
• Executive exterior detailing.
• Enhanced glazing and convenience equipment.
• Upgraded wheels and lighting specification, depending on configuration.

Performance

• 430 kW dual-motor electric powertrain.
• 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
• 122 kWh battery.
• Approximately 4.1-second 0–62 mph acceleration.
• Up to 526 miles WLTP combined range.
• Single-speed automatic transmission.

Towing, Payload & Capability

The EQS is primarily a road-focused luxury saloon. Its available air-suspension system is intended to improve ride comfort, body control and load compensation rather than provide dedicated off-road capability. Towing limits and payload depend on the exact vehicle build, approved equipment and UK registration specification.