Test drive Mercedes-Benz EQS: a "electric S-class" self-cultivation

2022-05-07 03:07:17

Only by sitting in the car can you feel its luxury; only by stepping on the electric door can you experience its strength.

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In the era of fuel vehicles, the S-Class has always been regarded as the most qualified to represent Mercedes-Benz, and even the entire automotive industry to the highest standards, which has made many BOSS-level people flock to it. But the era of new energy is coming, how will this EQS, known as the "electric S-class", break the tradition? Can it still be sought after by the elite?

The protagonist of today's test drive, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, answered this series of questions for us.

As a "top match", this EQS 580 4MATIC is expensive, the official guidance price is 1.5186 million, even if it is almost the same as the S 480 with its own Maybach LOGO. But as Mercedes-Benz's flagship car in the field of electric, EQS represents the latest level of electric technology and intelligence of the "car inventor", so the price is not the focus, the experience is!

First impression: very soft, very beautiful

When it comes to mercedes-benz design, many people think of luxury and elegance. Because Mercedes believes that between heaven and earth, the curve is the most beautiful, and the curve gives people the feeling of softness and elegance.

This EQS inherits this, it is not like other electric vehicles like "teeth and claws", but choose restraint, the shape of the car design, in line with the mercedes-Benz tradition, but also from the curve "built".

If you stand on the side, you will see the "bow design" body that extends from the front of the car to the rear of the car, with the seamless design and slipback shape of the front cover and wheel arch, and the body posture is very elegant and smooth. Of course, Mercedes-Benz designers do not just want to get a curved shape, people also have a deeper consideration - this "bow design" body, creating a drag coefficient as low as 0.20, refreshing the lowest record for mass production cars in the world.

It is precisely because of this ultra-low wind resistance of 0.20, riding on the EQS 2.51 square meters of body orthographic projection area, so that the wind resistance area of this large luxury car is finally only 0.5 square meters, even smaller than the area of an ordinary household tile. More importantly, the ultra-low wind resistance of 0.20 not only makes the body shape smoother, but also improves the endurance, and also gives EQS the ultimate tranquility.

From the front point of view, EQS adopts the family-style "Dark Night Star Emblem" closed grille design, and can choose the three-dimensional star emblem pattern of the "Dark Night Star Array" closed grille design, Mercedes-Benz called this set of design "pioneer luxury". Of course, the intelligent digital headlights equipped with the S class, this EQS also has, in addition, this set of headlamps can also achieve the welcome effect of "meteor shower".

Compared with the domineering and dignified front face, the tail of EQS is a little more sporty and playful, and the design is inspired by the taillight of the incandescent filament, which is popular throughout, and there is a small duck tail on it, which sets off the dynamic atmosphere just right. It's not so much like S-class as it is like S Coupe.

Since it is the flagship electric sedan, the EQS will not be bad in terms of volume, its length is 5216 mm, its width is 1926 mm, its height is 1512 mm, and its wheelbase is 3210 mm, which is fully on par with the traditional flagship S-Class. But because it is an electric car, there are still many differences in the design, especially some details, such as the "hood" can not be opened, and the glass water filling port is set on the left front fender, which are the places where new users adapt...

Open the door: cool, cool

Compared to the shape, the interior of the EQS is more subversive, which does not mention the MBUX super-screen with a width of more than 141 cm.

It is the largest human-machine interface ever equipped on a production model in the Mercedes-Benz and even the automotive industry. Relying on powerful AI artificial intelligence and more than 350 sensors, MBUX has a high degree of learning ability, and it can make all key information reach at the touch. Like what language control car, intelligent navigation, everything, because the screen is enough, so the main and co-driver and even the rear row can do their own things, the main driver concentrates on driving, the co-driver can watch movies, play mahjong...

Even from a design point of view, the interior of EQS is one of the best in cars, it also has 3 main screens, but they are integrated in the super-screen, becoming part of the entire central control, rather than like other screens, like a TV set, pestle in the center console. But there is a point, but also to complain, that is, the table surface of the center console is somewhat high, giving people a strong sense of wrapping and luxury, but the field of vision is limited.

In the atmosphere of the entire interior, EQS still shows the skills of the "century-old factory". Mercedes-Benz's habitual in-car mood lights will still appear on the EQS, and 190 LED lights will light up the EQS exclusive night. At this moment, turn on the 15-speaker Berlin Sound sound with ANC active noise cancellation function and start the dream version of life journey.

Sit in the back row: very soft, very cool

The S-class Upanishads are actually in the back row, so what about this EQS?

In terms of configuration and function alone, the rear ventilation, heating, massage, entertainment multimedia system are not a few, with comfortable seats, and aviation-grade headrests, EQS shows the same rear experience as the S-class.

For example, the impressive seat headrest and pillow bag are very light to the touch and the filling is also very soft, like a pair of gentle hands gently supporting the back of your head.

If you feel tired, you can also turn on "Refresh your mind", EQS will give you the ultimate comfort experience under the linkage of seat massage, heating, atmosphere lights, aromatherapy, and audio.

However, compared to the spacious rear row of the S-class, this EQS is not so large, but it is not cramped, and the second row is enough to sit three adults.

In addition, thanks to the pure electric architecture, the originally high and raised rear central floor is much flatter on the EQS. But also because the chassis to be arranged power batteries, so the height of the rear side of the floor is higher than the S class, which is also the common feature of many electric cars, easy to raise the passenger legs to affect comfort, EQS designers by optimizing the height and inclination of the cushion to improve this phenomenon.

The tailgate of the EQS is hatch-back open, with a huge opening for daily loading and unloading of luggage, and the rear seats support 4/6 ratio reclining. The inside of the luggage compartment is made of delicate flannel material, which is very advanced in sight and touch, but don't scratch it when holding and putting things.

Step on the electric door: very smooth, very fast

Don't be fooled by the huge body of EQS, it drives like a D-class car.

The first is that the momentum is fierce. The EQS is available in two powered versions, the EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC, with single and dual motors at 245 kW and 380 kW respectively. We test-drove the EQS 580 4MATIC, with a maximum power of 385 kW (525 hp), a maximum torque of 855 Nm, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of just 4.4 seconds.

From the parameter point of view, this set of powertrains is undoubtedly a "red-maned horse", but mercedes-Benz engineers have tamed it like a "sheep", especially the economic and comfort mode, its silky smooth power, linear foot feeling, like sliding on the cream... But you must not underestimate its power, when you switch to Sport mode, the flood power of the front and rear dual motors bursts, 4.4 seconds of 100 km/h acceleration, can also make you excited.

Despite its 3210mm extra-long wheelbase and over 5m2 long body, the rear-wheel active steering system up to 10 degrees allows the EQS to have a turning diameter of only 10.9 meters, which is more flexible than some hatchback A-class cars.

In shorter parking spaces, EQS also has a unique "dressage dance step" function, its front and rear wheels rotate in the same direction, just like the VISION AVTR concept car, this car with a length of more than 5 meters 2, can even "float" out of the parking space.

The addition of four-wheel air suspension and adaptive shock absorption technology makes the performance of this EQS on the road surface can be described as "Q bullet". In addition to the personalized driving mode can be customized to adjust the power, steering, suspension, ESP and other items of the state, other driving modes will be adjusted according to each preset state of the vehicle. Whether it is driving or riding, it is worthy of the title of "S-class in electric vehicles".

It is worth mentioning that the EQS is also equipped with a ternary lithium battery with high energy density of 111.8kWh, and the maximum driving range can reach 849 kilometers. With Mercedes-Benz's self-developed battery management system, it can achieve accurate endurance. More importantly, the BMS can also be upgraded with sustainable OTA and grow like electronics. The EQS 580 4MATIC that we test drove had some discounts on battery life due to the use of dual motors, but according to CLTC standards, it also reached 720km.

In addition, thanks to the stacking of multiple sensors, EQS can realize high-level functions such as automatic overtaking and pilot assistance on the basis of conventional L2 driver assistance, such as picking lights and changing lanes, etc.

Write at the end

After a century of evolution, the car has long since departed from the meaning of a simple means of transportation and has become a carrier of identity and thinking concepts. The consumer group of China's mainstream luxury executive cars is mostly a social elite, and they need a symbol to promote themselves to the outside world, but also to show their responsibilities and beliefs to the society. Mercedes-Benz has accurate insight into this demand, in addition to the ultimate in product configuration and function, with a green power source, but also allows users to have a "business card" to practice social responsibility.

Test drive Mercedes-Benz EQS: a "electric S-class" self-cultivation

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