The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is for individuals looking to invest in a premium all-electric car. With its flagship status and extravagant features, it gives every buyer a royal experience. It is a variation of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and offers ample cabin space. Its Hyperscreen layout makes it feel like the car is being driven into the future. Dominating the ultra-luxury EV segment, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV may be the perfect car for collectors.
Features of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS
Engine and performance
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 2024 has a Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous (PSM) motor under the hood. The combined power of the engine is about 484 kW with a battery capacity of 107.8 kWh. Buyers can expect the engine to produce a combined power of 649 hp and 700 lb-ft of combined torque. It is a single-speed automatic transmission car with a fully variable 4MATIC® all-wheel drive with Torque Shift configuration. Estimates suggest that the Mercedes-Maybach EQS provides a towing capacity of around 3,500 lbs.
Fuel economy
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS is expected to deliver an EPA estimate of 75 MPGe in the city and 77 MPGe on the highway. The car has a 108.4 kW battery pack that powers its drives for up to 280 miles on a single charge. It also has a compatible DC charger, with the brand’s claim that the car can go up to 80% charge within 40 minutes.
Interiors
Unlike the Mercedes-Benz, the Maybach EQS offers two rows of seating instead of three. The second-row seats can be a bench seat for three or individual chairs for two. With the captain’s chairs in the second row, buyers get access to a beverage cooler in the excess space. The center console has a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen display. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS has a deluxe cabin that offers the car a spacious look with ample shoulder room, headroom, and leg room.
Infotainment
The center console in the Mercedes-Maybach EQS is a wall of screens. The infotainment center is surrounded by a huge 17.7-inch OLED touchscreen. The driver has other smaller display screens that keep them updated about the car with necessary data and gauges. Each front seat’s seatback also sports an 11.6-inch touchscreen display to ensure that the rear passengers are not left out. A Burmester audio system is a standard feature in all the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUVs. The car also has wireless charging devices to keep the car cord and hassle-free. Besides, all the EQS SUVs are seamlessly compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Safety features
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV was developed based on the Benz EQS SUV. Both cars have a similar set of standard safety features, which include the driver assistance technology program. Standard safety features included with the EQS SUV are a dashcam, evasive steering assist, active lane change assist, active lane keeping assist, crosswind assist, 9 airbags, surround view, antilock braking system, advanced tire pressure monitoring system, active stop-and-go assist, electronic stability program, and a range of other options. Trailer stability assist and maneuvering assist are among the few safety features that are optional with the Mercedes-Maybach EQS purchase.
Pricing
The latest Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV’s cost starts at $179,900. The stated price comes with the standard features set for the car’s make and model. That said, buyers can choose to add some optional features to their Maybach. This would increase the cost depending on the add-ons buyers select. The company currently provides the optional Executive Rear Seat Package Plus program at zero added cost. It includes a 4-seat cabin configuration, heated rear armrests, heated and cooled rear cup holders, and folding tables for rear seats.
Another option is the Maybach Night Series Design Package, which costs an additional $25,000. Key features included in the package are 21-inch Night Series 7-spoke wheels with the Maybach pattern, Night Series interiors, Maybach emblems in dark chrome, Night series exteriors, and MANUFAKTUR Natural Grain Herringbone Pattern Dark Walnut wood trim.
The manufacturer provides the option of prepaid maintenance for warranty and maintenance services. Buyers can pay beforehand for future maintenance services at today’s rate. This saves customers from paying a hefty amount later for service visits if and when they face problems with their car.
Availability
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS has a big price tag attached to it. But for the specs, features, and benefits offered with the purchase, it seems worth the expense. While it may not be used as an everyday car, it is a worthwhile investment. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS is available in single tones such as Polar White, Black, Obsidian Black Metallic, Sonoran Brown metallic, Twilight Blue metallic, Emerald Green metallic, Selenite Grey metallic, MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey, and MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White metallic. Interested buyers can also get their hands on the dual-tone Mercedes-Maybach EQS models available in colors Mojave Silver/Obsidian Black metallic, Selenite Grey/Obsidian Black metallic, Nautical Blue/Cirrus Silver metallic, MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold/Obsidian Black metallic, Obsidian Black/Cirrus Silver metallic, and Onyx Black/Sonoran Brown metallic.
For those who want the EQS SUV EV experience without the opulence of a Maybach, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a great alternative. It is an all-electric 3-row SUV with a battery power capacity of 118kWh. The EPA estimate for the car is 339MPGe. The starting price for the car’s base model is $104,400.
