2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV: More Luxurious than a Tesla Model X
Mercedes-Benz is in the process of redefining what luxurious motoring is all about with its EQ line of electric vehicles. We first tested an EQS sedan last November and called it the Starship Enterprise. It felt (and sounded) so futuristic for a brand that dates back to 1926.
NEED TO KNOW
- The EQS SUV benefits from the same floor-mounted battery architecture that makes the sedan handle unexpectedly well.
- Buyers who need SUV utility but want the EQS sedan’s driving character will find the SUV a satisfying compromise.
- 305 miles of range matches the sedan, making the SUV version no worse on range despite the heavier body.
- Like the sedan review, this is a brief evaluation without extended driving impressions across varied conditions.
Electric vehicles make a perfect fit for luxury brands. They are quieter and more effortless to drive and typically (at least for now) cost more than their gas-powered equivalents. Hopping behind the wheel of this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV proves that EVs make excellent luxury vehicles.
We already know that Mercedes is renowned for their luxurious vehicles, but this EQS SUV takes it a step further. With its low center of gravity, most of the tradeoffs consumers make for SUVs is wiped away. This EQS SUV feels planted and sure-footed on corners and in traffic. With its electric drive, power is delivered instantaneously, meaning it feels like a much smaller and lighter vehicle when accelerating. With our tester’s 4-wheel steering, this SUV felt like it could turn circles inside a garage.
Add to all of that the typical Mercedes-Benz luxury accouterment such as their MBUX voice assistant, heated/ventilated front seats, massive panoramic glass roof, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound, self-leveling AIRMATIC® air suspension, and so much more.
Charging the battery to full will get you an estimated 305 miles of range. Charging happens quickly at DC Fast Chargers too, with up to 200 kW of speed available, the EQS SUV can go from 10-80% in a claimed 31 minutes, getting you and your crew back on the road quickly.
2023 EQS 450+ SUV Specs:
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ SUV
PROS
- Low center of gravity from the floor-mounted battery eliminates the typical handling compromises of an SUV
- Planted, sure-footed character carries over from the sedan with the added practicality of SUV packaging
- 4-wheel steering aids low-speed maneuvering despite the large footprint
- Full luxury feature set from the sedan carried over into the SUV body style
CONS
- No explicit criticisms offered in the text — the review is brief
- Premium pricing limits accessibility to a narrow buyer pool