The EQS SUV is essentially a larger EQS: same 56-inch pillar-to-pillar Hyperscreen (for higher trim levels), same 107.8kWh battery, same design language. The EQS SUV’s acceleration is likely to be different, though Mercedes hasn’t revealed the 0–60mph time just yet.
There will be two model levels, similar to the EQS sedan lineup: the 450+ with rear-wheel drive and the 580 4MATIC with dual motors. The 450+’s 265kW rear-axle motor produces 265kW of power, resulting in 355 horsepower and 419 pound-feet of torque. The front and rear-axle motors in the 580 4MATIC configuration produce a total 400kWh, resulting in 536 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque.
The 56-inch Hyperscreen will be available only on the 4MATIC variant. Those who choose the lower-priced variant will still have a digital gauge cluster and a 12.8-inch portrait-style touchscreen. (When I tested the EQS sedan last year, I was impressed by the Hyperscreen’s size but concerned about the lack of physical knobs and the risk of distractions.) According to the business, drivers can find “90%” of what they’re looking for on the first layer of the screen without having to scroll through menus or use the voice assistant.)
