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At 11 o'clock yesterday, the much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz EQS finally ushered in the listing, with a price range of 1.0796-151.86 million yuan. EQS is the first Mercedes-EQ product based on the EVA electric drive platform, and it is also the industry's first large-scale luxury pure electric sedan, which is no less significant than any generation of S-class. The inventor of the car who disdains to output "Nothing" has brought us four models this time, which one is the best "Best" for you?
During the Shanghai Auto Show, my colleagues have already had a live-action experience with EQS, and if you're interested in the car's static performance, you might as well click on the review chart below to read the article.
From the side, the EQS has a curved bowed body that challenges the stereotype of luxury brand megacars. The wind resistance coefficient was as low as 0.20, rewriting the world record again. The designer pushed the four wheels as far as possible to the four corners to return to a larger driving space, but correspondingly, the slenderness of the appearance was also somewhat reduced.
In terms of power, the EQS has two versions of rear single motor (450 + tail mark) and front and rear dual motor (580 tail mark), the maximum power of the single motor version is 245kW (333 hp), the maximum torque is 568 Nm, and the maximum power of the dual motor version is 380 kW (517 hp), and the maximum torque is 855 Nm.
All models are equipped with 111.8kWh battery packs, with a minimum CLITC range of 849km with EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition, 813km with EQS 450+ Deluxe Edition/ Pioneer Special Edition, and 720km with EQS 580 4MATIC. Using a 145kW DC fast charge, it takes only 37 minutes to charge the battery SoC from 10% to 80%.
Mercedes-Benz EQS car purchase manual 丨 Basic information introduction
Advantages: As the lowest in the whole series, the lighting, driving assistance and passive safety configuration of the EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition are completely consistent with the two medium-equipped models, and the main selling points of EQS are intelligent digital headlights, MBUX super screen, air suspension, and driver assistance component enhancement version, etc. are not absent, without worrying about the experience downgrading brought by the "knife method". At the same time, affected by factors such as the quality of the maintenance, its power consumption is the lowest of the three 450+ models (14.2kWh/100km), the mileage is also the longest, and the practical attribute max. 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, not violent, but EQS owners should not be able to foot floor oil.
Disadvantages: In terms of appearance, because of the lack of AMG body style components, the domineering value is slightly insufficient, but it is not difficult to "align" with it in the later stage. As for the rear screen, if it is mainly driven by the driver in person, then this configuration is dispensable. Personally, I think that the most significant gap between the EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition and the middle configuration is the rear wheel steering angle, the flexibility of 4.5° is not as good as the 10° model, and it is necessary to consider whether the daily use scenario covers more narrow roads.
Summary: If there is no ultimate pursuit of configuration and power, the EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition is definitely the most cost-effective choice.
The EQS 450+ Deluxe Edition adds AMG body-style components, rear screen, HUD heads-up display, rear wheel steering angle from 4.5° to 10°, and interior trim from "brown cut-out walnut" to "charcoal gray straight-grained linden wood". Overall, the configuration richness of the EQS 450+ Deluxe Edition has indeed been further improved, but the increase does not match the difference of 114,000 yuan.
Compared with the Deluxe Edition, the EQS 450+ Advanced Special Edition is 124,000 yuan more expensive, and the difference between the two is also reflected in the dimension of configuration richness, including the Advanced Special Edition components, special edition model foot cushions, multi-profile front seats, front air conditioning seats, front and rear glowing seat belt buckles, Nebula gray fabric roof lining, Burmester surround stereo sound system, and unlock the top with the same "open-hole walnut wood trim with aluminum trim", which is more powerful than the deluxe version. The EQS 450+ Pioneer Special Edition proves itself "Forbear" and "Special" with a range of exclusive configurations for consumers who are on a budget and want to show their status.
The EQS 580 4MATIC adds a front motor, 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.4 seconds, directly approaching a number of performance cars, and the cruising range of 720km can also cover most travel scenarios. In addition, it also enjoys exclusive thermal and acoustic glass, AMG exterior sports components, premium enhancement components, 21-inch rims, Nappa leather interior, multi-profile rear seats, rear air conditioning seats, rear exterior seat heating enhancements, rear seat electric adjustment, luxury comfort rear headrests, headrest heating system, multi-area intelligent air conditioning (THERMOTRONIC), remote control parking, head-up display system with real-life crossing, rear side airbags, etc., safety and comfort are directly full, The difference of 201,000 yuan is very exaggerated, but it is somewhat reasonable in combination with the upgrade project. To sum up, the EQS 580 4MATIC configuration level is first-class, the power parameters are eye-catching, and the big guys who like it can directly place orders.
Among the four models of the EQS series, I most recommend that you buy the lowest EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition, its power level is consistent with the middle, but the battery life is longer, the comfort configuration is enough, consumers can also according to the habits of the car, optional steering wheel heating, rear seat heating, Burmester surround sound system, etc., spend the budget on the blade. The EQS 450+ Advance Special Edition is also worth considering if the configuration requirements are high and the sense of exclusivity is high; if you feel that the power of the 450+ model is not strong enough, it is still more suitable for the EQS 580 4MATIC.
Editor's comments: EQS is first of all an "EQ", and then a "S", it is full of subversive temperament, the user group it faces should be much younger than the S-class, and the probability of the owner personally driving will be much higher. In my opinion, compared with EQA, EQB, EQC, EQS is more like the future car in Mercedes-Benz's eyes.
Mercedes-Benz EQS car purchase manual 丨 Configuration difference analysis