The 2024 model year Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has substantially more EPA range and slightly higher efficiency than the outgoing 2023 model year version.
The latest version of the model is equipped with a 118-kilowatt-hour battery, compared to about 108.4 kWh previously. This 10 kWh or 9% higher battery capacity, combined with other improvements, is the main cause of the driving range increase.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is locally produced in Alabama, U.S. The model entered the market in mid-2022, and since then, close to 15,000 units have been sold in the U.S.
The EPA Combined range of the entry-level EQS 450+ SUV version, which has rear-wheel drive, amounted to 339 miles. The all-wheel drive versions have 330 miles of EPA range—45 miles or almost 16% more than previously. The top-of-the-line 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV has 321 miles.
As we can see below, the increase is quite substantial, from 34 to 45 miles:
- EQS 450+ SUV: 339 miles (up 34 miles or 11% from 305 miles)
- EQS 450 4Matic SUV: 330 miles (up 45 miles or 16% from 285 miles)
- EQS 580 4Matic SUV: 330 miles (up 45 miles or 16% from 285 miles)
- EQS 680 4Matic SUV: 321 miles (up 41 miles or 15% from 280 miles)
We assume that the gain for the 450+ version is smaller because it was partially compensated by the larger 21-inch wheels. This version previously cam with 20-inch wheels.
Energy consumption, including charging losses, of the 2024 Mercedes EQS SUV is higher than before.
The EQS 450+ SUV with 21-inch wheels, is estimated at 86 MPGe or about 392 watt-hours per mile (2.6 miles/kWh). This drops a few percent to 83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh in the case of the regular all-wheel drive versions, referred to as 4Matic.
The top-of-the-line 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV is the least efficient, rated at 81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh.
2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 21-in
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2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 21-in :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
339 miles (545 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi or 2.6 miles/kWh 88 MPGe: 383 Wh/mi or 2.6 miles/kWh 83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh |
2024 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 21-in
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2024 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 21-in :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
330 miles (531 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh 84 MPGe: 401 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh 82 MPGe: 411 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh |
2024 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-in
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2024 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-in :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
330 miles (531 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh 85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh 81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh |
2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-in
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2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-in :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
321 miles (516 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh 81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh 81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh |
Let's note that the highway MPGe ratings are usually lower than the combined values. Thus, we estimate the EPA Highway range might be slightly lower.
Basic specs
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 21-in | RWD | 118 | 339 mi | 6.5 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 21-in | AWD | 118 | 330 mi | 5.8 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-in | AWD | 118 | 330 mi | 4.5 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-in | AWD | 118 | 321 mi | 4.1 |
* The new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV is not yet listed on the Mercedes-Benz website.
Pricing
The prices of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV appear to be almost unchanged. The model starts at an MSRP of $104,400, which is the same as a year ago. The all-wheel drive version costs the same, $107,400. However, the EQS 580 4Matic SUV version is $1,400 more expensive, at $127,350. In all cases, we have to add a $1,150 destination charge.
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV listed on the manufacturer's website is still the same 108-kWh battery version, so we are not sure whether its price of $179,900 will be valid for the 2024 model year.
The model is not qualified for the $7,500 federal tax credit due to the price tag exceeding the $80,000 cap.
Prices
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 21-in | $104,400 | +$1,150 | N/A | $105,550 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 21-in | $107,400 | +$1,150 | N/A | $108,550 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-in | $127,350 | +$1,150 | N/A | $128,500 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4M SUV 21-in | $179,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $181,050 |
