Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan (2026)
Flagship quiet, long-range luxury with standout tech, but costly and imperfect.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan (2026) is a serene electric limousine for drivers who want long journeys to feel like downtime. It targets luxury buyers seeking near-silent comfort, generous space, and less charging anxiety, and real-world testing broadly supports Mercedes’ range promise, with the 450+ delivering roughly 380 to 392 miles in favorable conditions. The 17.7-inch Hyperscreen and rear-wheel steering add genuine theater and surprising maneuverability, though reviewers question the distracting controls, inconsistent materials, cramped rear seating, and merely average charging speed. At six-figure prices, options and depreciation make its value difficult to defend, but it becomes compelling used with warranty protection. Overall, serenity, range, and prestige lift its appeal, while execution, charging, and cost temper the recommendation.
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Benefits
Near-silent travel makes long motorway trips feel restful instead of tiring.
Smooth suspension, supportive seats, and effortless power keep daily travel calm and comfortable.
Rear-wheel steering makes tight streets and parking easier despite the sedan’s enormous footprint.
The fastback opening swallows bulky luggage more easily than a conventional luxury sedan.
Excellent real-world range reduces charging stops and makes extended journeys feel more relaxed.
Trade-Offs
Its huge footprint complicates tight parking and narrow streets, even with rear-wheel steering.
Screen-heavy controls make simple adjustments distracting when you should be watching traffic.
On broken city roads, the suspension can thump and leave passengers unsettled.
Upright rear seating and a raised floor can make longer rides uncomfortable for passengers.
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7 LEADING PUBLICATION REVIEWS
MotorTrend views the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ favorably, but with measured enthusiasm. Its real strengths are exceptional comfort, a polished high-end cabin, direct steering, serene highway manners, and genuinely impressive range—the test car traveled 392 miles at 70 mph. The added battery capacity and standard NACS adapter make it a stronger long-distance luxury EV, while rear-wheel steering gives this enormous sedan surprising maneuverability. Still, the EQS remains deliberately soft rather than exciting: it is only marginally quicker, weighs more than before, leans noticeably in corners, and trails the much lighter Lucid Air Pure in acceleration and handling. Its four-seat layout and heavily optioned price, roughly $54,000 above a loaded Air Pure, further weaken its value. Hernandez’s verdict is essentially that the updates refine the EQS without redefining it: a wonderfully quiet, plush, easygoing flagship for buyers who prioritize comfort over speed, engagement, or outright value.
By Bob Hernandez
Autocar’s Matt Saunders views the Mercedes-Benz EQS as a strong but incomplete electric luxury limousine. The updated EQS impresses with a genuinely spacious, quiet cabin, excellent seats, confident performance, polished braking, and unusually nimble low-speed maneuverability from its four-wheel steering. Its 118kWh battery delivers more than 300 real-world motorway miles, while the refined Hyperscreen system and generous hatchback boot add everyday appeal. Yet the review is measured rather than enthusiastic: ride control can become unsettled on rougher roads, the steering feels artificial at times, rear-seat comfort falls short of the BMW i7, and the 400V architecture produces merely average rapid-charging speeds. Despite improved equipment and range, it remains expensive and struggles to match rivals for efficiency, outright power, and effortless sophistication. Saunders considers it accomplished and substantially improved, but not quite the “electric S-Class” Mercedes intended.
By Matt Saunders
MotorTrend views the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ favorably, but with measured enthusiasm. Its real strengths are exceptional comfort, a polished high-end cabin, direct steering, serene highway manners, and genuinely impressive range—the test car traveled 392 miles at 70 mph. The added battery capacity and standard NACS adapter make it a stronger long-distance luxury EV, while rear-wheel steering gives this enormous sedan surprising maneuverability. Still, the EQS remains deliberately soft rather than exciting: it is only marginally quicker, weighs more than before, leans noticeably in corners, and trails the much lighter Lucid Air Pure in acceleration and handling. Its four-seat layout and heavily optioned price, roughly $54,000 above a loaded Air Pure, further weaken its value. Hernandez’s verdict is essentially that the updates refine the EQS without redefining it: a wonderfully quiet, plush, easygoing flagship for buyers who prioritize comfort over speed, engagement, or outright value.
By Bob Hernandez
Autocar’s Matt Saunders views the Mercedes-Benz EQS as a strong but incomplete electric luxury limousine. The updated EQS impresses with a genuinely spacious, quiet cabin, excellent seats, confident performance, polished braking, and unusually nimble low-speed maneuverability from its four-wheel steering. Its 118kWh battery delivers more than 300 real-world motorway miles, while the refined Hyperscreen system and generous hatchback boot add everyday appeal. Yet the review is measured rather than enthusiastic: ride control can become unsettled on rougher roads, the steering feels artificial at times, rear-seat comfort falls short of the BMW i7, and the 400V architecture produces merely average rapid-charging speeds. Despite improved equipment and range, it remains expensive and struggles to match rivals for efficiency, outright power, and effortless sophistication. Saunders considers it accomplished and substantially improved, but not quite the “electric S-Class” Mercedes intended.
By Matt Saunders
MotorTrend views the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ favorably, but with measured enthusiasm. Its real strengths are exceptional comfort, a polished high-end cabin, direct steering, serene highway manners, and genuinely impressive range—the test car traveled 392 miles at 70 mph. The added battery capacity and standard NACS adapter make it a stronger long-distance luxury EV, while rear-wheel steering gives this enormous sedan surprising maneuverability. Still, the EQS remains deliberately soft rather than exciting: it is only marginally quicker, weighs more than before, leans noticeably in corners, and trails the much lighter Lucid Air Pure in acceleration and handling. Its four-seat layout and heavily optioned price, roughly $54,000 above a loaded Air Pure, further weaken its value. Hernandez’s verdict is essentially that the updates refine the EQS without redefining it: a wonderfully quiet, plush, easygoing flagship for buyers who prioritize comfort over speed, engagement, or outright value.
By Bob Hernandez
Autocar’s Matt Saunders views the Mercedes-Benz EQS as a strong but incomplete electric luxury limousine. The updated EQS impresses with a genuinely spacious, quiet cabin, excellent seats, confident performance, polished braking, and unusually nimble low-speed maneuverability from its four-wheel steering. Its 118kWh battery delivers more than 300 real-world motorway miles, while the refined Hyperscreen system and generous hatchback boot add everyday appeal. Yet the review is measured rather than enthusiastic: ride control can become unsettled on rougher roads, the steering feels artificial at times, rear-seat comfort falls short of the BMW i7, and the 400V architecture produces merely average rapid-charging speeds. Despite improved equipment and range, it remains expensive and struggles to match rivals for efficiency, outright power, and effortless sophistication. Saunders considers it accomplished and substantially improved, but not quite the “electric S-Class” Mercedes intended.
By Matt Saunders
MotorTrend views the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ favorably, but with measured enthusiasm. Its real strengths are exceptional comfort, a polished high-end cabin, direct steering, serene highway manners, and genuinely impressive range—the test car traveled 392 miles at 70 mph. The added battery capacity and standard NACS adapter make it a stronger long-distance luxury EV, while rear-wheel steering gives this enormous sedan surprising maneuverability. Still, the EQS remains deliberately soft rather than exciting: it is only marginally quicker, weighs more than before, leans noticeably in corners, and trails the much lighter Lucid Air Pure in acceleration and handling. Its four-seat layout and heavily optioned price, roughly $54,000 above a loaded Air Pure, further weaken its value. Hernandez’s verdict is essentially that the updates refine the EQS without redefining it: a wonderfully quiet, plush, easygoing flagship for buyers who prioritize comfort over speed, engagement, or outright value.
By Bob Hernandez
Autocar’s Matt Saunders views the Mercedes-Benz EQS as a strong but incomplete electric luxury limousine. The updated EQS impresses with a genuinely spacious, quiet cabin, excellent seats, confident performance, polished braking, and unusually nimble low-speed maneuverability from its four-wheel steering. Its 118kWh battery delivers more than 300 real-world motorway miles, while the refined Hyperscreen system and generous hatchback boot add everyday appeal. Yet the review is measured rather than enthusiastic: ride control can become unsettled on rougher roads, the steering feels artificial at times, rear-seat comfort falls short of the BMW i7, and the 400V architecture produces merely average rapid-charging speeds. Despite improved equipment and range, it remains expensive and struggles to match rivals for efficiency, outright power, and effortless sophistication. Saunders considers it accomplished and substantially improved, but not quite the “electric S-Class” Mercedes intended.
By Matt Saunders
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9 LEADING EXPERT & INFLUENCER REVIEWS
AutogefühlAutogefühl is strongly impressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, especially its serene ride, exceptional quietness, efficiency, and real-world range. The EQS 450+ covered about 615 km (380 miles) in varied alpine conditions, while rear-axle steering made the huge sedan surprisingly agile and enjoyable on winding roads. The Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, automatic doors, air suspension, and refined construction reinforce its flagship appeal. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by its polarizing design, expensive options, mediocre base-seat comfort—particularly in back—limited animal-free upholstery in some markets, and slower charging than newer rivals. Autogefühl’s verdict is that a sensibly equipped EQS 450+ remains compelling, but over-optioning weakens its value.
AutotraderRory is hugely enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz EQS, calling it a “spaceship” and a potential S-Class replacement. The back-to-back test finds its electric powertrain dramatically smoother and quieter than the S500, with exceptional ride comfort, clever rear-wheel steering, impressive range, sophisticated charging navigation, and genuinely useful technology. He also enjoys its strong body control and effortless torque, despite its luxury-first character. Reservations include its divisive bubble-shaped styling, elevated rear-seat floor, less comfortable seats than the S-Class, optional full rear-wheel steering, prototype-quality rattles, and a six-figure price. Even so, Rory considers the EQS an emphatic home run and a new benchmark.
AutogefühlAutogefühl is strongly impressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, especially its serene ride, exceptional quietness, efficiency, and real-world range. The EQS 450+ covered about 615 km (380 miles) in varied alpine conditions, while rear-axle steering made the huge sedan surprisingly agile and enjoyable on winding roads. The Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, automatic doors, air suspension, and refined construction reinforce its flagship appeal. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by its polarizing design, expensive options, mediocre base-seat comfort—particularly in back—limited animal-free upholstery in some markets, and slower charging than newer rivals. Autogefühl’s verdict is that a sensibly equipped EQS 450+ remains compelling, but over-optioning weakens its value.
AutotraderRory is hugely enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz EQS, calling it a “spaceship” and a potential S-Class replacement. The back-to-back test finds its electric powertrain dramatically smoother and quieter than the S500, with exceptional ride comfort, clever rear-wheel steering, impressive range, sophisticated charging navigation, and genuinely useful technology. He also enjoys its strong body control and effortless torque, despite its luxury-first character. Reservations include its divisive bubble-shaped styling, elevated rear-seat floor, less comfortable seats than the S-Class, optional full rear-wheel steering, prototype-quality rattles, and a six-figure price. Even so, Rory considers the EQS an emphatic home run and a new benchmark.
AutogefühlAutogefühl is strongly impressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, especially its serene ride, exceptional quietness, efficiency, and real-world range. The EQS 450+ covered about 615 km (380 miles) in varied alpine conditions, while rear-axle steering made the huge sedan surprisingly agile and enjoyable on winding roads. The Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, automatic doors, air suspension, and refined construction reinforce its flagship appeal. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by its polarizing design, expensive options, mediocre base-seat comfort—particularly in back—limited animal-free upholstery in some markets, and slower charging than newer rivals. Autogefühl’s verdict is that a sensibly equipped EQS 450+ remains compelling, but over-optioning weakens its value.
AutotraderRory is hugely enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz EQS, calling it a “spaceship” and a potential S-Class replacement. The back-to-back test finds its electric powertrain dramatically smoother and quieter than the S500, with exceptional ride comfort, clever rear-wheel steering, impressive range, sophisticated charging navigation, and genuinely useful technology. He also enjoys its strong body control and effortless torque, despite its luxury-first character. Reservations include its divisive bubble-shaped styling, elevated rear-seat floor, less comfortable seats than the S-Class, optional full rear-wheel steering, prototype-quality rattles, and a six-figure price. Even so, Rory considers the EQS an emphatic home run and a new benchmark.
AutogefühlAutogefühl is strongly impressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, especially its serene ride, exceptional quietness, efficiency, and real-world range. The EQS 450+ covered about 615 km (380 miles) in varied alpine conditions, while rear-axle steering made the huge sedan surprisingly agile and enjoyable on winding roads. The Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, automatic doors, air suspension, and refined construction reinforce its flagship appeal. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by its polarizing design, expensive options, mediocre base-seat comfort—particularly in back—limited animal-free upholstery in some markets, and slower charging than newer rivals. Autogefühl’s verdict is that a sensibly equipped EQS 450+ remains compelling, but over-optioning weakens its value.
AutotraderRory is hugely enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz EQS, calling it a “spaceship” and a potential S-Class replacement. The back-to-back test finds its electric powertrain dramatically smoother and quieter than the S500, with exceptional ride comfort, clever rear-wheel steering, impressive range, sophisticated charging navigation, and genuinely useful technology. He also enjoys its strong body control and effortless torque, despite its luxury-first character. Reservations include its divisive bubble-shaped styling, elevated rear-seat floor, less comfortable seats than the S-Class, optional full rear-wheel steering, prototype-quality rattles, and a six-figure price. Even so, Rory considers the EQS an emphatic home run and a new benchmark.
AutogefühlAutogefühl is strongly impressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, especially its serene ride, exceptional quietness, efficiency, and real-world range. The EQS 450+ covered about 615 km (380 miles) in varied alpine conditions, while rear-axle steering made the huge sedan surprisingly agile and enjoyable on winding roads. The Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, automatic doors, air suspension, and refined construction reinforce its flagship appeal. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by its polarizing design, expensive options, mediocre base-seat comfort—particularly in back—limited animal-free upholstery in some markets, and slower charging than newer rivals. Autogefühl’s verdict is that a sensibly equipped EQS 450+ remains compelling, but over-optioning weakens its value.
AutotraderRory is hugely enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz EQS, calling it a “spaceship” and a potential S-Class replacement. The back-to-back test finds its electric powertrain dramatically smoother and quieter than the S500, with exceptional ride comfort, clever rear-wheel steering, impressive range, sophisticated charging navigation, and genuinely useful technology. He also enjoys its strong body control and effortless torque, despite its luxury-first character. Reservations include its divisive bubble-shaped styling, elevated rear-seat floor, less comfortable seats than the S-Class, optional full rear-wheel steering, prototype-quality rattles, and a six-figure price. Even so, Rory considers the EQS an emphatic home run and a new benchmark.
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2 INFLUENCER REVIEWS
Tudor BratuTudor Bratu este clar entuziasmat de Mercedes-Benz EQS 2026 și de direcția sa steer-by-wire. În demonstrația de slalom, el arată cât de ușor se manevrează mașina cu noul volan, comparativ cu direcția convențională asistată electrohidraulic. Totuși, videoclipul nu oferă o evaluare completă a modelului și nu discută dezavantaje, siguranță sau senzația la drum. Sistemul va fi opțional, iar Bratu îi lasă publicului alegerea între soluția clasică și steer-by-wire.
MotordebatteMotordebatte is strongly unimpressed by the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift. They call the design “less ugly” rather than beautiful, criticizing its unchanged egg-shaped profile and unattractive rear, while admitting the CLA-like front and interior look better. The reviewer also points to lingering display bezels, but credits Mercedes with introducing steer-by-wire in a German production car, along with a likable new steering wheel, up to 516 horsepower, and a 4.1-second 0–100 km/h time. Overall, the EQS inspires virtually no emotion for them.
Forum Reviews
CUSTOMER REVIEWS FROM 1 FORUM
Redditors are divided on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, praising its luxury while questioning its looks and value. Owners frequently praise the exceptionally quiet, comfortable cabin, spacious hatchback, impressive range, efficient charging, rear-wheel steering, and polished driver assistance. The interior and road-trip capability can feel genuinely flagship-grade, especially at today’s heavily depreciated used prices. Still, many consider the styling awkward or outright ugly, and the original pricing and steep depreciation undermine confidence. Reliability experiences vary from trouble-free ownership to major battery and sensor failures, making warranty coverage important. Overall, it appeals more as a discounted luxury bargain than a compelling new purchase.
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Highlights
- •Serene Ride ComfortMarketed as a serene flagship cruiser.
- •Long Driving RangeAdvertised to deliver up to 390 miles.
- •Immersive Cabin TechnologyPromoted as having a spectacular Hyperscreen.
- •Agile Large-Car HandlingDesigned to improve low-speed maneuverability.
Considerations
- •High Ownership CostOptions and depreciation weaken purchase value.
- •Polarizing Exterior StylingFastback proportions divide buyer opinions.
- •Average Charging Speeds400-volt hardware trails newer architectures.
- •Inconsistent Cabin ExecutionRattles, plastics, and controls draw criticism.
Mercedes-Benz positions the EQS as a flagship electric limousine, pairing S-Class-inspired luxury with the long-distance advantages of a premium EV. Built for executives, frequent road-trippers, and comfort-first buyers, it prioritizes a hushed, effortless journey over sporty thrills. Its 118-kWh battery and up-to-390-mile range give it a meaningful edge for highway travel, while the spectacular 17.7-inch OLED Hyperscreen supplies the expected dose of digital theater. Compared with rivals such as the BMW i7 and Lucid Air, the EQS counters with a practical liftback and 4.5-degree rear-axle steering, though its charging speed, cabin execution, and value deserve closer scrutiny. The following sections examine how its materials, ride, efficiency, charging, maneuverability, and passenger space hold up in everyday use—because this is a very large car that aims to make inconvenience feel optional.
Space and Cargo Usefulness
The EQS combines generous passenger room with a useful liftback, giving it more everyday flexibility than a conventional luxury sedan. Its fastback hatch opening makes bulky luggage easier to load, and the cargo area offers about 22 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding substantially when folded. Front passengers receive excellent space, and the long wheelbase supports a roomy cabin. Rear-seat comfort is less definitive, however, because the raised floor and upright seating can feel cramped or less relaxing than a BMW i7 or S-Class.
Ride Comfort and Quiet
The EQS is at its best when it turns long drives into remarkably calm, quiet journeys. Its air suspension, substantial sound insulation, and smooth electric powertrain create the near-silent highway experience reviewers consistently praise. MotorTrend recorded a relaxed 392-mile, 70-mph test, while other testers noted excellent motorway composure and effortless acceleration. The trade-off is less impressive on broken urban roads, where the suspension can thump, lean, or feel unsettled. It delivers flagship serenity more convincingly than sporty involvement.
Interior Quality and Materials
The cabin feels luxurious at first glance, thanks to the 17.7-inch OLED Hyperscreen, ambient lighting, excellent audio options, and an impressively hushed environment. Its digital presentation is genuinely spectacular, and the seats and driver-assistance systems earn frequent praise. However, the execution is not uniformly S-Class-grade: reviewers mention distracting reflections, screen-heavy controls, cheap-feeling plastics, rattles, and questionable trim or paint quality. The EQS is technologically ambitious, but its material consistency and interface cohesion can fall short of its price.
Charging Performance
Charging is adequate for a flagship EV, but it is no longer a standout advantage. The 118-kWh pack supports up to 200 kW DC charging and a stated 10-to-80% session of about 31 minutes, while the 9.6-kW AC rate suits overnight home charging. Mercedes’ navigation can intelligently plan charging stops, and the standard NACS adapter improves access in the U.S. Still, its 400-volt architecture and average peak speeds trail newer 800-volt rivals, making road-trip stops less competitive.
Range and Efficiency
Range is one of the EQS’s strongest practical arguments, particularly in the rear-drive 450+. Mercedes lists about 390 miles of rated range from its 118-kWh NMC battery, and MotorTrend managed 392 miles at 70 mph, unusually strong real-world evidence. Autogefühl also covered roughly 380 miles in varied alpine conditions, supporting the car’s long-distance credentials. Efficiency-focused aerodynamics help, but heavier AWD versions give up some range, and cold weather, speed, and climate use still reduce results.
Rear Steering and Agility
Rear-axle steering makes this exceptionally large sedan feel far less cumbersome than its dimensions suggest. The system can steer the rear wheels by up to 4.5 degrees, tightening low-speed turns and helping with parking, while testers found the EQS surprisingly agile on winding roads. That benefit is real, though it does not erase the car’s 207.7-inch length or roughly 5,600-pound mass. Optional expanded steering capability may improve maneuverability further, but buyers should still expect a substantial car in tight urban spaces.
Conclusion
The EQS makes its case by turning distance into downtime: its near-silent ride and plush suspension are superb on highways, while the 450+’s up-to-390-mile range supports genuinely relaxed road trips. The Hyperscreen-led cabin feels special, though rattles, plastics, reflections, and fussy controls keep materials and usability below the best S-Class or i7 standards. Charging is workable rather than class-leading, with 200-kW DC capability and a 400-volt system that newer rivals surpass. Rear-axle steering helps disguise the sedan’s enormous size, but it cannot make tight cities feel small. Passenger room is generous and the liftback is practical, even if the raised rear floor compromises back-seat comfort. This is a strong fit for buyers who prize serenity, range, and Mercedes prestige—and a poor one for drivers seeking agility, flawless execution, or convincing value. Its polished strengths justify a favorable recommendation, but the compromises keep it from being an easy luxury-EV winner.
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Performance
Driving Range
5/5
Charging Speed Capability
3/5
Energy Efficiency
4/5
Acceleration Performance
4/5
Handling and Ride Quality
4/5
Reliability and Durability
2/5
Battery Longevity
4/5
Value
Purchase Price Competitiveness
2/5
Total Cost of Ownership
3/5
Resale Value
1/5
Design
Exterior Design Appeal
2/5
Interior Materials Quality
3/5
Seating Comfort and Ergonomics
3/5
Cargo and Cabin Practicality
4/5
Health
Cabin Air Quality
TBD
Interior Material Safety
TBD
Safety
Crashworthiness
TBD
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
4/5
Battery Safety and Thermal Management
4/5
Sustainability
Battery End-of-Life Management
TBD
Use of Recycled Materials
TBD
Operational Emissions (Well-to-Wheel)
5/5
Experience Style
Infotainment and Connectivity
4/5
Over-the-Air Software Support
3/5
Charging Ecosystem Convenience
4/5
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