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july 25, 2021 - Mercedes-Benz

The EQS: the first electric vehicle in the luxury class

The new #EQS: the main points at a glance

The #EQS is the first all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-EQ. With it, Mercedes-EQ is redefining this vehicle segment. The #EQS is also the first model to be based on the modular architecture for luxury and executive-class electric vehicles. Fusing technology, design, functionality and connectivity, the #EQS delights both drivers and passengers. The first models to come onto the market are the #EQS 450+ rated at 245 kW (NEDC combined electrical consumption: 18.9-16.2 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) plus the #EQS 580 4MATIC rated at 385 kW (NEDC combined electrical consumption: 19.6-17.6 kWh/100 km;
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km). Fuel consumption acc. to WLTP: #EQS 450+ combined electrical consumption
19.8-15.8 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; #EQS 580 4MATIC combined electrical consumption
21.4-18.3 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km.

As part of its "Ambition 2039" initiative, #MercedesBenz is working on offering a carbon-neutral new car fleet within 20 years from now. By as early as 2030, the company wants more than half the cars it sells to feature electric drive systems - this includes fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. In many areas, Mercedes is already thinking about tomorrow today: the new #EQS is designed to be correspondingly sustainable. The vehicles are produced in a carbon-neutral manner, and resource-saving materials such as carpets made from recycled yarn are used. This is because #MercedesBenz considers the entire value chain, from development and the supplier network to its own production. #MercedesBenz AG has had its climate protection targets confirmed by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI).

With a lot of meticulous detail work and on the basis of the purpose design, the aerodynamicists in close cooperation with the designers were able to achieve a new Cd benchmark of 0.20. This makes the #EQS the most aerodynamic production car in the world. The operating range particularly benefits from this. It is also among the best in terms of quiet running. The very low wind noise level contributes significantly to this.

Further information in the press release to download