The Mercedes EQS 350 will arrive in Spain in a few weeks. As expected, the star’s brand is already selling the most basic version of the premium electric saloon in Germany, with plans to expand to other European nations soon. A far more cost-effective option with significant autonomy and reasonable features.
In Germany, the new Mercedes EQS 350 is now a reality. The German firm has produced an entry version to the electric saloon line for 2022, as we predicted at the conclusion of last summer. Mercedes has not only maintained its word, but has effectively started the new year with this choice, which has now become the most basic step and will be available in Spain in the coming weeks.
Although no pricing exist for our nation, there are for the German domestic market, and the price has been reduced by no less than 30,000 Euros. Although this amount is given early, it nevertheless sets a high standard for dissemination. A large discount that, therefore, comes with a major loss of performance, autonomy, equipment, and image in the new Mercedes EQS, which is virtually unrecognizable from the official introduction.
In this edition, the star brand also provides the unique “Edition 1” finish, which adds an essential additional while also allowing for a more flagship-like look by removing the plain black panel of the front grille, among other things.
The company provides a variety of equipment bundles that include a variety of features that save clients money, while specifics like the 360o camera and panoramic roof are not included. One of the unique features of the 350 is the 19-inch diameter alloy wheels, as opposed to the 21-inch that come standard on the higher models.
The interior of the base level is similar to that of the EQS 450+, with a more “traditional” dashboard. The instrument cluster has a 10.25-inch screen, and the touch panel from the combustion S-Class occupies the middle console.
Full LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, active air suspension, heated front seats, and MBUX navigation with augmented reality capability are among the highlights of the vehicle’s unattractive exterior.
The “discount” extends to the mechanical section as well. The EQS 350 is available with an electric motor that produces 292 hp and is mounted on the back axle, making it a propulsion model. It has 40 horsepower less than the EQS 450, which is the most basic choice available.
Although the battery capacity is lowered from 107.8 kWh to 90.56 kWh net, it is still sufficient for a maximum autonomy of 626 kilometers in mixed mode and 699 kilometers in city mode, both according to the WLTP test. In just 32 minutes, it can be fully recharged.
Only with an electric powertrain, the acronym EQS identifies its position in the S-Class category. This page contains all of the stats, data, and information concerning Mercedes’ upcoming electric flagship.
The Mercedes EQS, in contrast to the EQC, is built on the brand’s new modular electrical architecture (MEA) – internal EVA II. The luxurious Stromer is therefore the Stuttgart-based company’s first automobile that is physically independent of a combustion engine. The EQS is 5.21 meters in length. It has a width of 1.93 meters and a height of 1.51 meters. By the way, the body is made up of 80 percent secondary steel, or, to put it another way, junk for a second life.
The baggage space ranges from 610 to 1,770 liters, and the maximum payload is between 465 and 550 kg, depending on the model version. The rear-wheel-drive version weighs 2,480 kilograms, while the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system adds 2,585 kilograms to the overall weight.
Performance and consumption of the vehicle
Customers must be happy with the EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4Matic before the 560 kW (760 PS) high-performance variant is released. The weaker version is driven by a rear-axle electric motor that produces 245 kW (333 hp) and 568 Newton meters of torque. The basic EQS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h.
Mercedes estimates consumption to be between 15.7 and 20.4 kWh per 100 kilometers (WLTP).
The EQS 580 4Matic becomes all-wheel drive thanks to a second e-machine on the front axle. This, of course, goes hand in hand with improved performance. The more powerful of the two starting versions has 385 kW (523 PS) and 855 Newton meters.
The stately e-sedan accelerates to country road speed in 4.3 seconds. For all EQS variations, Mercedes employs permanently stimulated synchronous machinery. Due to the six-phase arrangement, which includes two stator windings with three phases each, those on the back axle should be particularly strong. Mercedes estimates the EQS 580 4Matic’s consumption to be 17.4 to 21.8 kWh per 100 kilometers, according to WLTP.
Torque Shift additionally distributes the all-wheel drive variant’s driving torque between the front and rear axles as needed.
The landing gear is an important part of the aircraft.
The EQS uses a four-link front axle and a multi-link rear axle, similar to the newly launched new version of the C-Class. On board, there is an Airmatic air suspension system with adjustable dampers (wheel-selective). The automobile may be lifted up to 25 millimeters if necessary, and the body automatically descends at steady higher speeds to optimize economy.
Torque Shift additionally distributes the all-wheel drive variant’s driving torque between the front and rear axles as needed.
The landing gear is an important part of the aircraft.
The EQS uses a four-link front axle and a multi-link rear axle, similar to the newly launched new version of the C-Class. On board, there is an Airmatic air suspension system with adjustable dampers (wheel-selective). The automobile may be lifted up to 25 millimeters if necessary, and the body automatically descends at steady higher speeds to optimize economy.
The range is determined not just by the battery’s power density, but also by its efficiency. Air resistance is a significant factor in this. With a drag coefficient of 0.20, Mercedes has achieved a new world record for series cars.
The recuperation power (maximum 290 kW in all-wheel drive and 186 kW in rear-wheel drive) may be split into three levels using the steering wheel paddles in order to provide the battery with energy in a targeted way. If you don’t want to do it yourself, you may delegate it to the Electric Intelligence Assistant, who will choose the appropriate level based on the topography as well as the road and traffic scenario.
In one-pedal operation, the EQS brakes to a stop with a delay of up to 3 m/s2. The deceleration power increases to 5 m / s2 when the brake pedal is pressed.
While driving, a new thermal management system ensures that the drive is in an efficient heat window. A water lance in the rotor’s shaft cools it from the inside, while cooling fins on the stator help to keep it cool. Simultaneously, the system employs the heat exchanger to heat the transmission oil, reducing transmission friction. When route guidance is enabled, the thermal management system manages the battery to ensure that it is fully charged when the vehicle arrives at its destination.
This is the way it works.
At matching fast charging stations, the maximum charging power is 200 kW. This implies that the EQS can charge up to 300 kilometers worth of power in 15 minutes. AC operation, on the other hand, moves at a slower pace, depending on the equipment. The optional three-phase on-board charger charges the battery in five hours with a charging capability of 22 kW. It takes twice as long if just conventional equipment (single-phase onboard charger) is present.
Anyone who buys an EQS gets a year of free refueling at Ionity fast charging stations and saves three years on the Mercedes-Me-Charge program. The latter comprises 200,000 charging stations across Europe, which can be found via the Mercedes-Me smartphone app or the on-board navigation system. All you have to do now is plug in the charging wire if the active column is Plug & Charge enabled. Because the automobile connects directly with the charging station, no further verification is necessary, and the charging process begins instantly.
The EQS may be set up in three distinct charging modes. Home or Work are options in addition to basic.
The latter may be set up to activate automatically based on the location, for example, when you drive into your garage at home. Charging pauses or a charging restriction can be configured within the modes to utilize the least available energy tariffs or to conserve the battery.
MBUX and the inside
The optional hyperscreen, which comprises of three displays beneath a curved real glass band with force feedback, is the most remarkable element of the EQS cockpit. The material is shown on a 12.3-inch screen for the driver and front passenger, while the center display extends to 17.7 inches. The Hyperscreen has a total width of 141 centimeters and a surface area of 2,432 cm2.
The EQS’ functionality, content, and operation are all known from the current S-Class, but they’ve been tweaked for e-mobility. Mercedes also uses a blue-orange color scheme to display the content. The so-called zero layer is a brand-new concept. The adaptable system displays the most significant features based on the scenario, so they may be accessible immediately through submenus without having to browse or click.
If you don’t want to use the hyperscreen, the cockpit has a floating center display with a diagonal of 12.8 inches. The front passenger does not have his own screen in the basic infotainment version. The rear-seat displays are likewise only available for an extra fee. A portable tablet is available in the rear center armrest, in addition to the touchscreens on the back of the front seats. If you don’t want to write, you may use the voice command “Hey Mercedes” to control the MBUX from the rear seat. The infotainment system is cosmopolitan in terms of communication, since it recognizes and speaks up to 27 different languages.
The dynamic ambient light, which may employ 190 LEDs to represent driving actions, such as when boosting or recovering, and other vehicle functions, is another eye-catcher. The surrounding light strip is likewise connected to the aid systems, providing visual support for any warning notifications. Gimmicks like scurrying spots of light while altering the interior temperature are familiar from the S-Class and are included in the EQS’s feature set. Comfort seats with ventilation and massage features, as well as leaner sports chairs, are available to enjoy the light display.
The EQS’s ambient illumination is dynamic, displaying both driving operations and assistance system warning signals.
A small band of nozzles spreads over the dashboard beneath the Ambilight. Mercedes’ signature turbine-style air vents are only visible from the outside. In addition to leather, Neotex is a material that may be utilized in the inside if necessary.
Its look is meant to resemble nubuck leather, but it’s actually made of neoprene. For interior decor, Mercedes provides light and dark tones ranging from white to gray and beige to black. As an accent, the rose gold seen on previous EQ models is also available. The front, free-floating center armrest’s cover is composed of solid wood, and relief motifs and illuminated panels with laser-cut patterns serve as additional ornamental components.
Design and equipment
It’s no surprise that the EQS’ technological characteristics are based on the S-Class line. For the e-sedan, for example, there are projection-capable digital light headlamps that can display warning signs or guiding lines onto the road.
There’s also an optional augmented reality head-up display, as well as the Energizing Comfort onboard relaxing program, which combines music, light, and massage functions. The built-in filtration technology keeps fine dust, pollen, viruses, and other contaminants out of the inside, allowing you to take a deep inhale.
The EQS, on the other hand, brings a few previously unheard-of advances.
The optional comfort doors, for example, open and close automatically or at the touch of a button. The recessed door handles extend first when the driver approaches the vehicle. As you draw near, the driver’s door magically unlocks. Of course, no supernatural entities are involved here; instead, an electric servomotor and a tether are used.
A big Burmester surround sound system with 15 loudspeakers and 710 watts of power is also fitted, so the EQS owner is greeted acoustically by his opulent car. That is a requirement for the recently released dynamic sound design.
It is possible to activate various soundscapes. From natural to crystalline to mechanically sonorous, the latter is available as an OTA update option.
The optional comfort doors, for example, open and close automatically or at the touch of a button. The recessed door handles extend first when the driver approaches the vehicle. As you draw near, the driver’s door magically unlocks. Of course, no supernatural entities are involved here; instead, an electric servomotor and a tether are used.
A big Burmester surround sound system with 15 loudspeakers and 710 watts of power is also fitted, so the EQS owner is greeted acoustically by his opulent car. That is a requirement for the recently released dynamic sound design.
It is possible to activate various soundscapes. From natural to crystalline to mechanically sonorous, the latter is available as an OTA update option.
The assistive technology
Active safety is expressed in several aid systems, in addition to passive safety precautions such as the standard Pre-Safe (stiff passenger compartment with deformation zones). Up to 350 sensor units (lidar, ultrasound, and webcams) monitor the surroundings and avoid mishaps, depending on the technology.
Much is known about the upcoming generation of the S-Class in this area as well. There’s also the Distronic adaptive distance assistant, an active steering assistance (up to 210 km/h Vmax), a lane keeping and changing assistant, a braking assistant with an intersection function, a blind spot alert, an evasive assistant, and a parking assistant.
You can keep watch on things using the 360-degree camera if you navigate into the gap manually, but you can also park remotely using your smartphone. For this automated feature, you may also specify a geo-mark. You might, for example, practice how to operate the EQS in your driveway or in a parking space at work, and then leave it to the car to park itself when you arrive.
The EQS is highly automated at speeds up to 60 km/h when equipped with the optional Drive Pilot technology. It is not necessary for the driver to interfere.
In appropriate settings, the EQS drives in a highly autonomous way with the Drive Pilot aid up to 60 km/h.
This allows the driver to focus on other tasks such as checking emails or doing crossword puzzles. For example, in sluggish rush hour traffic, it should be feasible to make useful use of the time.
The Mercedes EQS is manufactured at Sindelfingen’s new Factory 56, while the EQC is assembled in Bremen. In Rastatt, Mercedes manufactures the EQA. In addition to the EQS, Mercedes aims to provide a huge premium SUV. The Smart Fortwo and Forfour, which will be available exclusively with electric powertrain starting in 2020, are also part of the EQ series. By 2022, Daimler plans to invest more than 10 billion euros on electromobility.
By that time, all Mercedes automobiles should have been electrified, with 10 of them being pure electric.
According to Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius’s most recent remarks, the company profits less every EQS sold than on a similar combustion vehicle. The 51-year-old argues this with the fact that electric automobiles have greater production expenses.
The actual price will not be known until the summer of 2021, when the market opens. The EQS entry price might be about 110,000 euros if the typical extra for EQ cars in comparison to comparable combustion models is now applied to the S-Class.
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