Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is an electric sedan that entered production in 2021. It measures 5,220 mm in length, seats five passengers, and has a kerb weight of 2,498 kg. The vehicle is powered by a 109 kW electric motor with a top speed of 210 km/h. In Norway, the EQS saw strong market adoption, with 606 new registrations between 2021 and 2022, peaking at 588 units in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2021 |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power | 272 kW (365 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 2,700 kg |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Class | Large car |
| Length | 5,201 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,952 mm |
| Height | 1,566 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 22 European countries that registered the Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2025 (2,688 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Mercedes-Benz EQS registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mercedes-Benz EQS cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,247 |
| Belgium | 336 |
| Sweden | 195 |
| Netherlands | 171 |
| Spain | 166 |
| Italy | 119 |
| Austria | 71 |
| Norway | 58 |
| Ireland | 51 |
| Poland | 50 |
| Czechia | 43 |
| France | 37 |
| Romania | 31 |
| Hungary | 25 |
| Slovakia | 20 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 380 complaints for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 2 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-08
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-03-07
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-09-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.
NHTSA campaign 24V372000 · reported 28/05/2024
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Remedy: Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.
NHTSA campaign 25V366000 · reported 05/06/2025
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- How much power does the Mercedes-Benz EQS have?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS produces 272 kW (365 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS is 5,201 mm long, 1,952 mm wide and 1,566 mm tall.
- How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQS weigh?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS has a kerb weight of about 2,700 kg.
- How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz EQS have?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS has 5 seats.