Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz EQS
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a five-seat car that began production in 2021, measuring 5,220 mm in length with a top speed of 210 km/h. The electric model emits 0 g/km COâ‚‚ according to WLTP testing for new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025. In Norway, new registrations of the EQS totalled 1,203 from 2021 to 2025, peaking at 588 in 2022 before declining to 58 in 2025. The model has been subject to 4 recall campaigns in EU Safety Gate and 2 with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 2021
FuelElectric
Engine power (EU/EEA average)272 kW (365 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,700 kg
Top speed210 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)617–724 km
Dimensions and layout
Length5,223 mm
Width1,927 mm
Height1,519 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Mercedes-Benz EQS registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (2,688 cars), engine power from 20 countries, kerb weight from 22 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz EQS registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz EQS first registrations in Norway per year
202118
2022588
2023404
2024135
202558

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

1,203 Mercedes-Benz EQS cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2021–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Electric245 kW (329 hp)2,480 kg2022–2023118
Electric265 kW (355 hp)2,777 kg2022–2025405
Electric385 kW (516 hp)2,590 kg2021–2024390
Electric400 kW (536 hp)2,811 kg2022–2025217
Electric484 kW (649 hp)2,655 kg2022–202466

Plus 2 variants with fewer than 10 cars (7 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mercedes-Benz EQS cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany1,247
Belgium336
Sweden195
Netherlands171
Spain166
Italy119
Austria71
Norway58
Ireland51
Poland50
Czechia43
France37
Romania31
Hungary25
Slovakia20

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the Mercedes-Benz EQS (RDW)
VersionPowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
EQS 350215 kW (288 hp)617 km585–682 km172 Wh/km2022–2026164
EQS 450 4MATIC265 kW (355 hp)654 km641–768 km189 Wh/km2022–202647
EQS 450+245 kW (329 hp)709 km702–722 km176 Wh/km2021–2025445
EQS 450+265 kW (355 hp)724 km698–794 km176 Wh/km2023–202687
EQS 580 4MATIC385 kW (516 hp)642 km639–649 km193 Wh/km2021–2025158

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 414 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 recall campaigns 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 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 2022-04-08

  • 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 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 5,223 mm long, 1,927 mm wide and 1,519 mm tall.
How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQS weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has a kerb weight of about 2,700 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
A new Mercedes-Benz EQS registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz EQS have?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has 5 seats.
What is the range of the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The type-approved WLTP range of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is 617 to 724 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.