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What's New for 2025?
A new, larger 118-kWh battery pack across the lineup brings slightly improved range for the most part, including an impressive-for-a-non-Lucid-or-Tesla estimate of 390 miles for the base EQS 450+. Visually, the newly standard Luxury Line package introduces the traditional Mercedes hood ornament to the EQS. Mercedes says that the regenerative braking software has been revised to increase energy capture, while the rear seat cushions have been modified to enhance comfort. Newly standard features include soft-close doors, a digital vehicle key and a center airbag between the front seats.
FAST FACTS
"The problem with the EQS isn't its performance or range, both of which are competitive. Instead, it's the fact that this is supposed to be the S-Class of electric sedans, the best in the business, whereas in reality it's just okay. There's no doubt that the melty-soft styling is one of the culprits here — if the EQS looked great and made people want to buy one on that basis, its less-than-stellar numbers would be easier to rationalize. But there's zero desirability in this design, which shines a harsher light on the EQS's lofty pricing, middling charge speed and so-so acceleration by luxury EV standards. The EQS does offer one notable parlor trick courtesy of its hatchback trunk: fold down the rear seatbacks and you've got an incredible 63 cubic feet of cargo capacity, better than many SUVs."—Ranked #2 out of 2 Full-Size Luxury Electric Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The rear-drive EQS 450+ doesn't impress in terms of acceleration or peak DC charging speed, but the 390-mile range estimate certainly jumps out. Another notable feature is the cargo capacity — it's technically a hatchback, you see, even though it's got a sedan form factor, and folding down the rear seats gives you SUV-like hauling space. In any case, we'd certainly be tempted by the impressive range of the EQS 450+, but the dual-motor EQS 450 4MATIC also has a lot more EPA-estimated range this year to complement its superior acceleration and standard AWD.
Adding a second motor to the base EQS 450 only costs you a few grand and 23 miles of range, although, oddly enough, the second motor doesn't add any horsepower. There's plenty more torque than what you get in the base EQS 450+, however, which gives the acceleration a boost.
The EQS 580 is more what we expect a flagship Mercedes EV to be, delivering impressive acceleration without sacrificing much range. Unfortunately, it costs nearly $130k to start, making the rival Lucid Air look like a stone cold bargain.
You can see the challenges that automakers face in trying to differentiate their high-performance EVs from lesser ones. Despite carrying the vaunted AMG name, the AMG EQS only gets to 60 mph seven-tenths of a second quicker than the EQS 580, which costs $20k less. Crucially, the AMG version also gives up 56 miles of range to its more attainable stablemate.
What are the different versions of the 2025 EQS Sedan, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 EQS Sedan specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Sedan (Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive) | $104,400 | Electric | 390 mi | 355 hp | 419 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC Sedan (Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive) | $107,400 | Electric | 367 mi | 355 hp | 590 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan (Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive) | $127,350 | Electric | 371 mi | 536 hp | 633 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4MATIC+ Sedan | $147,550 | Electric | 315 mi | 649 hp | 700 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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