MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a large, all-electric luxury SUV built in the United States and sold in the UK exclusively with right-hand drive and all-wheel drive. The UK range comprises four five-seat variants: two EQS 450 4MATIC models with 265 kW and two EQS 580 4MATIC models with 400 kW. All use a 118 kWh battery, dual electric motors and a single-speed automatic transmission, with highlights including MBUX infotainment, rear-axle steering, advanced driver assistance systems, air suspension and rapid DC charging.

Trim & Transmission Lineup

Dimensions

The EQS SUV’s luggage compartment expands substantially with the rear seats folded. Published capacity figures can vary according to measurement method, equipment and seating configuration.

Available Colours

Key Features by Trim

EQS 450 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus SUV

Safety & ADAS

• Active Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Active Blind Spot Assist.
• Attention Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Evasive manoeuvre support and emergency braking functions.
• Surround-view camera system with parking assistance.
• Parking sensors and automated parking functions.
• Adaptive LED lighting with automatic high-beam control.
• Front, side and window airbags, with additional occupant-protection systems.
• Tyre-pressure monitoring system.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX multimedia system.
• Large central OLED touchscreen display.
• Driver display with configurable information views.
• Voice control using “Hey Mercedes”.
• Wireless smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB digital radio.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Navigation with electric-vehicle route planning.
• Mercedes me connect services.
• Smartphone charging with wireless charging capability.
• Premium Burmester 3D surround sound system.

Comfort & Interior

• Five-seat interior.
• Heated front seats with memory functions.
• Electrically adjustable front seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Automatic climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Keyless entry and starting functions.
• Electrically operated tailgate.
• Multi-function rear seats with folding backrests.
• High-quality trim and upholstery associated with AMG Line specification.
• Acoustic comfort glazing and extensive cabin sound insulation.

Exterior

• AMG Line exterior styling.
• Distinctive EQ front grille panel.
• Digital LED lighting technology.
• 21-inch AMG-style alloy wheels.
• Illuminated running boards.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Privacy glass.
• Roof rails.
• Model-specific AMG Line bumpers and trim elements.

Performance

• Dual electric motors with 265 kW system output.
• 800 Nm of system torque.
• 4MATIC electric all-wheel drive.
• AIRMATIC air suspension.
• Rear-axle steering.
• Multiple selectable drive programmes.
• Energy recuperation with adjustable regeneration levels.
• One-pedal-style driving support through regenerative braking.

EQS 450 4MATIC Business Class SUV

Safety & ADAS

• Active Brake Assist.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Active Blind Spot Assist.
• Attention Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Parking sensors and parking assistance.
• Surround-view camera system.
• Adaptive LED lighting with automatic high-beam control.
• Comprehensive airbag system.
• Tyre-pressure monitoring.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX multimedia system.
• Central touchscreen display and configurable digital driver display.
• Voice control using “Hey Mercedes”.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB digital radio.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Navigation with charging-stop planning.
• Mercedes me connect services.
• Wireless smartphone charging.
• Premium Burmester 3D surround sound system.

Comfort & Interior

• Five-seat interior.
• Electrically adjustable and heated front seats.
• Memory functions for the front seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Automatic climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Keyless entry and starting functions.
• Electrically operated tailgate.
• Folding rear-seat backrests.
• Comfort-focused interior trim.
• Acoustic glazing and enhanced cabin insulation.

Exterior

• Business Class exterior specification.
• Digital LED lighting technology.
• Alloy wheels.
• Illuminated running boards.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Privacy glass.
• Roof rails.
• EQ-specific front and rear styling.

Performance

• Dual electric motors with 265 kW system output.
• 800 Nm of system torque.
• 4MATIC electric all-wheel drive.
• AIRMATIC air suspension.
• Rear-axle steering.
• Selectable drive programmes.
• Adjustable energy recuperation.

EQS 580 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus SUV

Safety & ADAS

• Active Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Active Blind Spot Assist.
• Attention Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Evasive manoeuvre and emergency braking support.
• Surround-view camera system.
• Automated parking assistance.
• Adaptive LED lighting with automatic high-beam control.
• Comprehensive airbag and occupant-protection systems.
• Tyre-pressure monitoring.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX multimedia system.
• Large central OLED touchscreen.
• Configurable digital driver display.
• MBUX voice assistant.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB digital radio.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Navigation with electric route planning.
• Mercedes me connect services.
• Wireless smartphone charging.
• Premium Burmester 3D surround sound system.
• Expanded passenger and rear-seat comfort functions associated with the higher-output model.

Comfort & Interior

• Five-seat interior.
• Electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats.
• Front-seat memory functions.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Automatic multi-zone climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Keyless entry and starting functions.
• Electrically operated tailgate.
• Folding rear-seat backrests.
• Higher-grade interior materials and trim.
• Acoustic glazing and extensive sound insulation.

Exterior

• AMG Line exterior styling.
• Digital LED lighting technology.
• AMG-style alloy wheels.
• Illuminated running boards.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Privacy glass.
• Roof rails.
• AMG Line bumpers and trim details.
• Model-specific EQ exterior detailing.

Performance

• Dual electric motors with 400 kW system output.
• 858 Nm of system torque.
• 4MATIC electric all-wheel drive.
• AIRMATIC air suspension.
• Rear-axle steering.
• Selectable drive programmes.
• Adjustable regenerative braking.
• Enhanced traction management from the higher-output dual-motor system.

EQS 580 4MATIC Business Class SUV

Safety & ADAS

• Active Brake Assist.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Active Blind Spot Assist.
• Attention Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Traffic Sign Assist.
• Parking sensors and automated parking assistance.
• Surround-view camera system.
• Adaptive LED lighting with automatic high-beam control.
• Comprehensive airbag system.
• Tyre-pressure monitoring.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• MBUX multimedia system.
• Central OLED touchscreen display.
• Configurable digital driver display.
• Voice control using “Hey Mercedes”.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• DAB digital radio.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Navigation with electric-vehicle route planning.
• Mercedes me connect services.
• Wireless smartphone charging.
• Premium Burmester 3D surround sound system.

Comfort & Interior

• Five-seat interior.
• Electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats.
• Memory functions for the front seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Automatic multi-zone climate control.
• Ambient lighting.
• Panoramic glass sunroof.
• Keyless entry and starting functions.
• Electrically operated tailgate.
• Folding rear-seat backrests.
• Business Class comfort-oriented interior specification.
• Acoustic glazing and enhanced cabin insulation.

Exterior

• Business Class exterior specification.
• Digital LED lighting technology.
• Alloy wheels.
• Illuminated running boards.
• Flush-fitting door handles.
• Privacy glass.
• Roof rails.
• EQ-specific front and rear styling.

Performance

• Dual electric motors with 400 kW system output.
• 858 Nm of system torque.
• 4MATIC electric all-wheel drive.
• AIRMATIC air suspension.
• Rear-axle steering.
• Selectable drive programmes.
• Adjustable energy recuperation.

Battery & Charging

Charging times depend on battery temperature, state of charge, charging-point output and available electrical supply. Home charging requires a suitable wallbox and installation.

SUV Capability

The EQS SUV is primarily designed as a luxury road-going SUV. Its electric 4MATIC system, adjustable air suspension and off-road drive settings provide additional traction and clearance for light off-road surfaces, access roads and adverse-weather conditions.