The Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan represents the pinnacle of the brand’s electric vehicle technology and luxury. As the flagship electric sedan, it’s designed to be a direct rival to the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air, offering a truly high-end and technologically advanced driving experience.

The EQS is built on the bespoke EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) platform, a dedicated electric platform that is also used for the smaller EQE. This architecture is key to the EQS’s impressive performance and efficiency. The car’s sleek, “one-bow” design is not just for looks; it gives the EQS a world-leading drag coefficient of just 0.20, which, along with its large battery, is the secret to its outstanding driving range.

The Australian lineup for the EQS sedan currently includes two main variants: the EQS 450 4MATIC and the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+.

• The EQS 450 4MATIC is a luxurious all-wheel-drive model with a dual-motor setup that produces 265 kW of power and a substantial 800 Nm of torque. It is equipped with a large 108.4 kWh battery pack, which gives it a generous WLTP driving range of up to 664 km. It’s the perfect choice for those who want a serene, comfortable, and long-range luxury sedan.
• At the top of the range is the breathtaking Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+. This performance-focused variant, tuned by AMG, unleashes a massive 460 kW of power and an astonishing 950 Nm of torque. With the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package, power is boosted even further to 560 kW and 1020 Nm of torque, allowing it to rocket from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 3.4 seconds.

The EQS comes standard with a stunning interior, with the centrepiece being the optional “Hyperscreen”—a massive, curved glass panel that houses three separate screens, stretching across the entire dashboard. The car also features advanced technology like rear-axle steering for enhanced maneuverability and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance systems.

Mercedes-Benz has also recently updated the EQS sedan for the 2025 model year. The most notable change is a new, larger battery with a capacity of 118 kWh, which further boosts the already impressive WLTP driving range. This, along with some subtle design updates and a more competitive pricing strategy, ensures the EQS remains a top contender in the Australian luxury EV market.