A proper electric S-Class now? New Mercedes EQS update driving REVIEW

This is our in-depth review of the new Mercedes EQS update 2026 as EQS 450+ RWD. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 Can the EQS succeed now?
01:15 Mercedes EQS update
04:22 Power, battery, range
07:00 Rear-axle steering
09:08 Technology updates
09:58 Automatic doors
11:10 Cockpit with Hyperscreen
14:17 Infotainment door operation
14:57 Driver POV
16:48 New rear luxury
19:25 Trunk / boot
20:33 Acceleration EQS 450+
22:55 Ambient lighting drive
24:01 Recuperation modes
25:55 Assistance and marmots
28:14 Agile driving
30:04 Real-world range
31:20 Price
31:19 The future EQS and S-Class

Data & facts:
Mercedes EQS facelift
Star on hood and chrome in grill standard in electric art, AMG line with integrated star

Length 5,22 m 205”
Wheels 19-21” (22” for AMG in the US)

Small battery 96 kWh (+ 5 kWh, available in UK)
DC 170 kW 32 min 10-80 %

Big Battery now always 118 kWh (+ 10 kWh)
AC 11 or optional 22 kW
DC 200 kW 31 Min 10-80 %
Good for some 600 km / 370 miles realistic (EPA 390 miles)
same base prices like before
Added heat pump now standard
AWD models offers front-axle uncoupling

Acceleration figures
350 RWD 6,7 s
450+ RWD 6,2 sec
450 / 500 / 580 AWD 5,7 / 4,9 / 4,4 sec 0-100 km/h
AMG 53 AWD 3,8 s (how long available?)
Stronger recuperation in D-

Air suspension plus rear axle steering 4,5 standard, opt. 10 degrees

Hyperscreen standard now for EQS and EQS SUV

Interior Artico/Neotex leatherette in Germany and microfibre AMG sport seat but not in UK or USA - animal skin only there

Rear ventilation with chrome frame now
Updated rear bench standard
Rear Comfort Package Plus offers executive seats, footrest and front seats can be moved forward (3900 Euro)
1,7 t towing AWD (was 750 kg)

Automatic lane change on Autobahn between 80 and 140 kmh
Optional drive pilot level 3 up to 95 kmh

610 l - 1700 l

From around 105.000 USD/EUR
High spec 450+ 130.000-140.000 EUR

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