2023 Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV Starts at $105,550, Adds New AWD Option

The 2023 Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV will soon join the EQS sedan as the first all-electric SUV in the automaker’s EQ sub-brand lineup. Ahead of its arrival this fall, Mercedes has announced pricing for the SUV and revealed that a lower-priced, all-wheel-drive option will be available. The EQS SUV originally debuted with two models: a single-motor 450 Plus and a dual-motor 580 4Matic. Now, Mercedes says a third option will slot between the two: the dual-motor 450 4Matic.

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Like its sedan counterpart, the EQS SUV will arrive with a six-figure price tag, starting at $105,550 (all prices include destination charge). While the EQS’ admission cost is higher than many of its electrified competitors, it undercuts one key rival — the Tesla Model X.

Powertrain Picks

The base model for the EQS SUV is the single-motor 450 Plus, which comes with rear-wheel drive and makes 355 horsepower and 419 pounds-feet of torque. Adding a second motor at the rear axle for AWD, the new 450 4Matic also makes 355 hp while boosting torque to 590 pounds-feet. The higher-performance 580 4Matic gets a dual-motor AWD system and makes 536 hp and 633 pounds-feet.

The 450 Plus gets an advantage over AWD models when it comes to range. Although the EQS SUV has not yet received an official EPA rating, the base model gets an automaker-estimated 305 miles of range, while the 450 4Matic and 580 4Matic each get 285 miles.

Most of the SUV’s interior appointments are dependent on the trim choices outlined below, with one notable exception: The 580 4Matic is the only model that offers Mercedes’ new hyperscreen. The 56-inch screen stretches across the dashboard and combines a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 17.7-inch center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch passenger display. Both 450 models swap the supersized screen for a standard 12.8-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

Regardless of their screen size, all models get the latest version of Mercedes’ MBUX system with navigation that can calculate range and plan charging stops along the route.

A Trio of Trims

All EQS SUV models will offer the choice of three trims: Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle. The Premium comes with a suite of driver-assist features including adaptive cruise control, hands-on lane-centering steering assistance, blind spot warning with collision intervention, and automatic forward emergency braking with pedestrian and cross-traffic detection.

Additional standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, a power-tilting panoramic roof, a Burmester 3D audio system, ambient lighting and a 360-degree camera. 450 models ride on 20-inch wheels, while the 580 4Matic gets 21-inch wheels.

Upgrading to the Exclusive trim adds a head-up display, multicontour front seats with massaging capability and a four-zone climate control. The Pinnacle mainly adds second-row appointments including an executive second-row seat package with a middle armrest, wireless charging and a rear tablet.

Pricing

• 450 Plus: $105,550 (Premium), $109,800 (Exclusive), $111,800 (Pinnacle)
• 450 4Matic: $108,550, $112,800, $114,800
• 580 4Matic: $127,100, $131,350, $133,350

In addition to the standard features above, Mercedes offers free charging for all EQ models, including the EQS SUV. The Mercedes me Charge service is valid for two years and includes an unlimited number of 30-minute DC fast-charging sessions through Electrify America.

Versus the Competition

When it arrives, the EQS SUV will rival a handful of luxury all-electric options such as the Audi e-tron, BMW iX, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X. Its six-figure starting price is markedly higher than the e-tron ($71,995), iX ($85,095) and I-Pace ($72,575), but it comes in well below the Tesla Model X, which starts at $122,190 with standard dual-motor AWD.

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