Long gone are the days when all the drama surrounding electric vehicles was only about range and efficiency. Having established their wheels on the road, innovations in the EV industry are now geared toward performance, comfort, and luxury. When we think of performance, we think of Tesla and Porsche, but what comes to mind when you think of luxury in EVs? We don't know about you, but for every car enthusiast out there, there's only one name that echoes luxury: Mercedes. Competing in a market with Tesla's Model S and Porsche's Taycan, Mercedes had to be bold, and it had to be daring. It had to be Mercedes. The 2023 Mercedes EQS is the electric cousin of the carmaker's S-Class. The EQS sets new standards for luxury, comfort, and style and is undoubtedly the king of luxury EVs. It's no wonder why drivers worldwide are eyeing this gorgeous machine and why we are too. Here are the top ten reasons the Mercedes EQS is better than other electric vehicles.
1 The EQS Comes With A Luxurious And Spacious Interior
Pick out any electric car on the market at this very moment and take a look at its interior. You will find that almost all of them whisper minimalism, which isn't a bad thing at all, but when you want to produce a car worthy of being the most luxurious, you need to tell minimalism to take a backseat. This is exactly what Mercedes did with the EQS. The Mercedes EQS is one of the most technologically advanced electric vehicles of its time, and its interior is just awe-inspiring. The plush Nappa leather seats, open-pore wood, and metal accents all work harmoniously together to bring you a touch of what ultra-sophistication feels like. The car really echoes the aircraft dimensions of its cabin. The feeling of sitting in a custom massage chair in your lounge? Priceless.
2 The Hyper Screen Is A Feat Of Marvel
We know we have said that the EQS is technologically advanced, but it really is. A million bucks say that the first thing that catches your eye isn't the beautiful Nappa leather seats, the wood finishing, or the ambient lighting but the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen on the dashboard. The screen is divided into three parts: a 17.7-inch OLED display at the center, a 12.3-inch display cluster for the driver, and a separate 12.3-inch screen for the passengers to play with. We can assure you that it feels like you have been transported to a world reminiscent of cyberpunk. An almost cat-like curiosity takes over you as you start fiddling with what is actually possible from this behemoth of a tech stack. So many features that it'll take an entire day to go through them, but summoning your virtual assistant with a "Hey Mercedes" also does the trick
3 No Dearth Of Tech Features In Here
The 56-inch edge-to-edge Hyperscreen is powered by the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) system, which can be controlled by touch, gesture, or voice command. Mercedes claims the MBUX transforms the seemingly gigantic distraction into a useful on-road assistant. The in-built artificial intelligence learns your habits as a driver and makes sure that those features are right in front of you on the screen the next time you start the car, like a "zero layer menu." All of your personal preferences, including your seating position and steering wheel adjustment, are saved as a distinct profile that Mercedes recognizes through fingerprint or a facial scan. The HUD fused with Augmented Reality makes navigating in the EQS a breeze, as you never have to take your sights off the road. Smart route planning, panoramic sunroof, Burmester 3D surround sound, LED ambient lighting with 64 different options, HEPA air-purification, and to go with it rejuvenating massages show that the engineers really crammed the EQS with everything.
4 Superior Performance And Handling
The Mercedes EQS comes in different variants. The top non-AMG variant is the 580 4MATIC. A twin synchronous electric motor coupled with the 107.8 kWh battery pack supplies 523 horses and 630 pound-feet of instant torque. The car easily achieves 0-60, just shy of 4.1 seconds, enough for anyone looking for a luxury vehicle rather than a performance one. The EQS is quick, but we must remember that the car was built around comfort and luxury. The Mercedes AIRMATIC air suspension individually adjusts each wheel to the road, ensuring a buttery smooth ride. Rear axle steering turns the rear wheels with the front for easy lane changes at high speeds, whereas it does the opposite at low speeds to make the enormous EQS turn like a fiat.
5 The EQS Boasts A Stunning Design
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a beautiful car, but it's not just beauty. There are a lot of brains behind why the car looks the way it does, and it has a lot to do with efficiency. In fact, it has a drag coefficient of just 0.2, the lowest drag coefficient of any car in the world. To say the EQS is aerodynamic is an understatement. Since the car has no engine, the front is small, translating to a generous cabin size. A subtle combination of taut lines and air vents ensures that the EQS cuts through the air like a Peregrine Falcon. The full-length rear light bar completes its futuristic look. The cherry on top? Retractable door handles which extend to greet your approach to the car.
6 It Comes Equipped With Advanced Safety Features
The EQS is the flagship model for Mercedes in its electric car category, which obviously means that the German giants have engineered it with the latest technology and safety systems. Equipped with automatic emergency braking, active lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, steering assist, up to 350 sensors, and a total of nine airbags, there's no doubt the car passed the NCAP with flying colors. The EQS was rated 96-percent for adult occupants, 91-percent for child occupants, 76-percent for vulnerable road users, and 80-percent for driving safety assistance. The German automaker has outdone itself yet again with a car that is the best in safety for its passengers and others on the road.
7 Smart Charging And Excellent Range
All models of the Mercedes EQS come with a standard 108.8 kWh battery which boasts around 350 miles of range, enough to put you out of range anxiety. The MBUX system is equipped with a Mercedes Me Charge, which efficiently helps you plan your routes according to your battery charge throughout the USA. In practical terms, you wanted to get someplace with a 50-percent battery charge. The car will plan your route with relevant charging stations to make sure you get what you want without giving it a second thought. The EQS also supports fast charging allowing you to charge your Mercedes to around 80-percent in 30 minutes.
8 Costs A Pretty Penny, But Worth It
With a starting price of $104,400 for the entry model EQS and up to $125,000 for the 580 4Matic, the Benz does not cheap, but at the same time, the latest technology, innovative features, and craftsmanship, which alone speaks volumes about the attention to detail that went into the car, the EQS is worth every penny. If you want to travel in luxury in an electric vehicle, there isn't anything better than the EQS right now. The Mercedes EQS is truly a tech monster luxury EV in every essence of the word.
9 An All-Rounder At This Price Point
If you think about top government officials or business people, you think of the Mercedes S-Class or the BMW 7 Series. These are sedans that offer the maximum comfort and convenience for their passengers. As the world is moving towards a sustainable future, there are a lot of eyes on how important people act towards it. And that includes their carbon emissions. The Mercedes EQS is eco-friendly and provides a car's comfort, convenience, and executive presence worthy of important individuals. It ticks all the boxes you'd expect from an EV at this price point, and even does most things better than its immediate rival, the BMW i7.
10 Mercedes Is On The Path Of Sustainability
It is a no-brainer that the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a zero-emission car owing to the fact that it is all electric. However, the environmentalist in us found that Mercedes went a step further with the EQS in its mission for a green Earth. As we look into the car's production, we find out that 176 pounds of raw materials used for the production of the EQS are recycled. Couple this with the fact that 30-percent of the production plant used to assemble the EQS is run on solar energy. Additionally, Mercedes has used a material called regenerated nylon in the flooring of the EQS, which contributes to fewer emissions than traditional materials. Last but not least, the battery pack used in the EQS is CO2 neutral. All of this points to the fact that the automakers are serious about the environment and deserve applause for their efforts.