Mercedes-AMG EQS

One third of the MBUX Hyperscreen, installed for the driver, is a 12.3-Inch digital multi-function setup with an augmented reality Heads-Up Display (HUD).

For an average-sized sedan, it is very comfortable with generous head, leg and shoulder rooms. Especially the front getting more leg room, courtesy of the floating-style centre console.

Several practical spaces available, like a centre console storage box and compartmentalised spaces, medium sized glove box, and seat back and side door pockets.

There are four flex cup holders. Two located in the front centre console and two in the rear seating’s centre armrest.

Equipped with the USB Package Plus, it features six USB-C ports placed around the cabin. It also has a Qi wireless charger and a 12-V socket.

Coming with the Easy-Pack tailgate feature (hands-free), the boot provides a contactless tailgate function that opens up to 610-Litres of loading space. The rear seats can be folded down using buttons on the boot lid for more space.

Power-adjusted and -folded, the side mirrors come with turn- and blind spot-indicators, as well as an automatic dimming function.

It gets a setup of the AMG high-performance brakes, featuring red-coloured brake callipers (front - six-piston, 415 MM discs / rear - single-piston, 378 MM discs).

Optional, AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system with larger disc brakes (front - 440 MM).

The new EQS 53 4MATIC+ features the following set of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). 

Under Driving Assistance Plus Package, grouped are Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Extended Automatic Re-start in Traffic Jams, Evasive Manoeuvre Support, PRE-SAFE Impulse Side, Rear Sensors for Lane Departure Assistant, and URBAN GUARD Vehicle Protection. Under Parking Package, included are 360-degree camera, Active Parking Assist, Pre-Installed Remote Parking Assist, and Memory Parking Assist.

Others include blind spot monitoring, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go, and Lane Centring Assist with Level two semi-autonomous driving.

Passive safety includes impact beams (side, front), 11 airbags (driver/passenger, front side, front/rear curtain, rear side, rear seat belt-bag), airbag disable function, ISOFIX, seat belts (reminder, pre-tensioner, anchor), door ajar warning, auto-dimming interior and exterior rear-view mirrors, Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, parking sensors (6-front, 6-rear), PRE-SAFE system, TIREFIT, engine immobiliser, anti-theft alarm system, driver attention monitor with eye tracking, interior monitoring system, and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

Drive modes available via DYNAMIC SELECT are Individual, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. Whereas, via Recuperative Braking are D+, D, D-, Gliding (Shift Pedals), DAuto, and Eco Assist (One-Pedal-Driving).

The Driving Assistance Plus package and the Parking Package will make driving less fatigue and much safer. 

Plus, with the other supporting systems, long-distance travels will be less of a burden for the driver as well as ensuring the safety of the occupants on board.

Installed is a 15-speaker, 710-W Burmester 3D sound system. It supports the AMG Sound Experience Performance feature, accessible via the infotainment system.

Using special speakers, a bass actuator and sound generator, the sounds are tuned to the driving status and the selected drive program (Balanced, Sport, Powerful).

The new EQS 53 4MATIC+ harbours two electric motors (axle-mounted - front, rear), generating a total output of 658 HP and 950 NM of torque.

With the optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package, boosted by the Race Start feature, the total power output increases to 761 HP and the torque up to 1,020 NM.

It has a single-speed automatic transmission.

Power is sent to all four wheels, via the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. 

Juicing the e-motors is a 400-V Lithium-Ion battery with usable energy capacity of 108.4-KWH, providing up to 571 KM (WLTP) of driving range on a single charge.

Charging via AC (Type 2 connection) at 11-KW from a 10% to 100% state of charge (SoC) takes 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, charging via DC (CCS2 connection) at 200-KW from 10% to 80% SoC takes only 31 minutes.

Charging equipment consists of a five-metre charging cable (home-use wallbox, public charging station). Optionally available is a 22-KW AC charger.

Standard fitment on the new EQS 53 4MATIC+ includes Keyless-Go Comfort Package (engine Start/Stop button/hands-free access), Easy-Pack tailgate (contactless operation), Interior Light Package, Premium Plus Package, THERMOTRONIC dual-zone automatic climate control (individually controlled rear air vents), power-adjustable front AMG seats (climate/massage/memory functions, four-way lumbar support), multifunction steering wheel, auto-dimming mirrors (interior, exterior), rain sensing wipers, 64-colour active ambient lighting, MBUX Hyperscreen, pull-out sun visor, panoramic sunroof (auto-tilt/slide), Illuminated door sill panels with ‘AMG’ lettering, independent boot locking, trunk light, and automatic headlamps.

Ride comfortability feels flexible and firm at the same time, delivering high-power density and reliability. 

Featured is the AMG Ride Control+ air suspension with an adaptive damping system, AMG-specific carriers, suspension links, and anti-roll bars.

The setup is based on a multi-link with air suspension configuration. Overall, the drive has been tuned to provide complete stability and grip to the driver. 

It is well equipped to offer high levels of NVH comfort (Noise, Vibration, Harshness). Its electric drivetrain (eATS) features magnets that are arranged inside the rotors in an NVH-optimised way (known as sheet metal cut). Plus, it also has a special foam mat all-around as an NVH cover.

A head-turner, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is energising and sporty, built with a smooth and seamless body.

Inside, the cabin is uber premium and highly-advanced. Highlight being the MBUX system and the avant-garde designed dashboard.

All in all, with its dynamically-tuned and AMG-oriented powertrain, the new EQS 53 4MATIC+ makes for a great offering in the performance e-saloon division.