2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: Class 450 4dr Sedan, Class 450 4matic 4dr SUV, Class 580 4dr Sedan, Class 580 4matic 4dr SUV
Engines: Electric motor
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: EV
EV range: 390 mi · 11.5 h on 240 V
Length: 202–207.1 in
Curb weight: 5,856–6,228 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 207 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,856 lb (Class 450 4dr Sedan).

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 390 miles and takes about 11.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 EQS — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 EQS →

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Class 450 4dr Sedan	207.1 in	76 in	59.1 in	126.4 in	66.9 / 66.9 in	5,856 lb	50/50
Class 450 4matic 4dr SUV	202 in	77.2 in	67.7 in	126.4 in	65.7 / 66.1 in	6,206 lb	48/52
Class 580 4dr Sedan	207.1 in	76 in	59.1 in	126.4 in	66.9 / 66.9 in	5,889 lb	50/50
Class 580 4matic 4dr SUV	202 in	77.2 in	67.7 in	126.4 in	65.7 / 66.1 in	6,228 lb	48/52
Class Amg 4dr Sedan	207.1 in	76 in	59.1 in	126.4 in	66.9 / 66.9 in	5,953 lb	50/50
Class Maybach 4dr SUV	202 in	77.2 in	67.7 in	126.4 in	65.7 / 66.1 in	6,228 lb	48/52

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
EQS 450 Plus EV	265 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	Rear-Wheel Drive	390 mi · 34.0127 kWh/100mi	–	$750	–
EQS 580 4matic EV	135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	371 mi · 35.622 kWh/100mi	–	$800	–
EQS 450 4matic EV	135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	367 mi · 37 kWh/100mi	–	$850	–
EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) EV	174 and 310 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	300 mi · 39.823 kWh/100mi	–	$900	–
EQS 550 4matic (SUV) EV	135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	317 mi · 42 kWh/100mi	–	$950	–
EQS 400 4matic (SUV) EV	135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase	Automatic (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	312 mi · 43 kWh/100mi	–	$950	–

9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

10/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $8,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

25.9 MPG2026 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS (this car)	390 mi	Not rated	0
2026 Land Rover Range Rover	23 MPG	Not rated	5
2026 Audi Q7	22 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Tesla Model X	352 mi	Not rated	0
2026 Lexus LX	20 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Lincoln Navigator	17 MPG	Not rated	2
2026 BMW X7	23 MPG	Not rated	2

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Not every 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

No owner complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 EQS	443 mi	–	Not rated	0	0
2025 EQS	390 mi	207.1 in	Not rated	2	1
2024 EQS	352 mi	202 in	Not rated	3	12
2023 EQS	340 mi	207.1 in	Not rated	8	60
2022 EQS	350 mi	207.1 in	Not rated	14	43

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →