The new Mercedes-Benz EQS - at a glance

Depending on the size of the battery and the vehicle equipment and configuration, WLTP ranges of up to 780 kilometers are possible. The path to the aerodynamics world record of the EQS required several 1,000 calculation runs in the virtual wind tunnel with approximately 700 CPUs per calculation. With its cw value starting at 0.20, the EQS is the most aerodynamic production car in the world. The frontal area of the EQS is 2.51 m2. This results in effective drag starting at 0.5 m². The torque delivered to the wheels by the eATS is checked 10,000 times per minute and adjusted as required. This enables a much faster response in the versions with 4MATIC than with mechanical all-wheel drive. The modular drive concept enables a wide range of maximum total drive outputs from 245 to 385 kW. A performance version with up to 560 kW is being planned. Of the maximum deceleration in the DAuto recuperation program of 5 m/s², up to 3 m/s² is achieved by recuperation (2 m/s² by the wheel brakes). This enables deceleration to a standstill without actuating the brake pedal, while at the same time the range benefits from this recuperation strategy and the high recuperation power (up to 290 kW). As an option, the EQS has four automatic comfort doors. Via MBUX, the driver has the option of opening the rear doors remotely and letting children get in at school, for example.