Although underwhelming from the exterior to me, the interior makes up for it based on the footage you were able to shoot. Also, thanks for linking the paint article. It should make for a good morning read.
Great video as usual. I love that you showed the nice turning radius, as most just talk about it but never show it in action. Pretty useful feature for tight spaces.
No doubt about it Tom, the $100k vehicle club is a great place to be. Mercedes treats their customers with many choices - if you're in the club. If the EQS 580 doesn't wow the crowd, just pick up a traditional S class as the second, third or (you get the picture) car. Personally, I'll just watch the neighbors cruise silently by in their electric Mercedes. Excellent review, as always, Tom!
Going back in time...and using first time a very large TV at home, great video Quality ! Great Review. I am missing the EQE as review (not the SUV) but the sedan. This would be great. I am enjoying the historic EQS review again though. That´s quality.
Well, I have no idea why TH-cam never recommended this channel to me in the first place? I have been watching some lunatic call reviewers all the way through lockdown when I should’ve been watching this guy! Furthermore so Impressed am I that I may now move from London to Seattle too.😂
Fantastic review of a gorgeous vehicle (at least the interior in my opinion - exterior: meh). The amount of tech of the EQS scares me. I had a CLS for about a year and it was in the shop for about 7 months of my "ownership" experience due to tech issues and it didn't have nearly the tech of EQS.
That optional charger cord is only Level 1, so it is only for 120 volts and will provide only 2 miles per hour of charge. I retained the mobile charger from my 2014 Model S coupled to a TeslaTap adapter so I can charge at the maximum AC rate of 9.6 kW at a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Funny that I have not seen a single reviewer note the lack of a 12 volt cigarette lighter type plug. Especially irksome since the standard puncture kit includes a 12 volt compressor! I now carry a GoLabs 300 watt power station in my trunk so I can power the compressor in the event of a puncture. I really like my Nautical Blue paint.
1:32 - "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas." it's taken a while, but just saw my first EQS on the highway over the weekend (in white). surprised it's taken so long since this is a BIG MB sales area.
This is such a "bargain" that one TH-camr reports that the dealer was marking up his EQS pre-order by $50,000 -- apparently steep markups are fairly common on this vehicle, due to the low volume. He ended up buying the Lucid Air -- you can find the story elsewhere on TH-cam.
Great review as always! Underwhelming design from the front. Rear passengers are better treated with climate controls and ventilated seats in a car 1/3 its price.
Cause everything’s optional on German cars as much as I love them it’s true lmfao but u can get heated rear seats in a c class as well u just have to option it
Thank you Tom, your great reviews always make me a more educated consumer. I'm looking forward to your review of the Lucid Air. Full disclosure, my order for the Air just became official so I will be canceling my EQS reservation. As a current S Class driver I love the comfort of the MB so I will be taking a step back in that regard, however, I look forward to the bi-directional charging offered by the Air. The EQS with bi-directional charging is only available in Japan. I believe by the end of the decade will have we will have many solar powered homes with battery storage so the grid is used only when needed. Add in bi-directional charging and you have home battery storage that you can also use to travel. Stay healthy and great work! It is appreciated.
Update after 20k miles and the latest software update (there have been a few). The car is better than ever! Some of the first ones including mine had and issue with "hesitation" when crossing 25 mph, that has been completely corrected. The MBUX system has gone through a few "builds" and is now in my opinion, completely flawless, again, those first cars had some bugs, it is now utterly bug free. The updated version of the self driving system is simply second to none, you can spend up to 2 minutes completely hands free without the system telling you to get your hands on the wheel on a straight road and, even then, a soft touch will make the nanny go back to sleep, regardless, I always maintain my hands on. In summer I regularly get 380 miles of range, while at -20F I still get 270! The charging net work is still developing but fast chargers are finally getting more ubiquitous and next year it will also include Tesla superchargers. The peak charge rate may not be the fastest in the market but the charging curve is, thus this is a vehicle that charges fast and flat deep into the pack. Best car Ive ever owned and best EV regardless of price. I love it.
@@DrivenCarReviews yes. Its the car that i saw at pop up store that i thought that i will never able to afford one. But inflation also meant big raise for me. So now i can touch that affordable line
Saw the thumbnail and I took it for granted that it was some new Honda car so I read the title casually only to find out that it's in fact Mercedes-Benz's proud take on it's future premium class EVs. It was then I realised how futuristic Honda had been with it's civic designs lolz
I think Mercedes has a great product. I am looking forward to the EQE 53AMG 4Matic+ version. Mercedes needs to price appropriately to be competitive with Tesla Model S LR. When Mercedes begins to "nickel and dime" you with ticky-tack options like no sunshade in the rear or rear passenger climate control systems...then it becomes apparent they are still following their ICE molds...
Consider the car I tested is the base trim with a few extras. Admittedly, I've only been in a Model S a few times but even so, the EQS is head and shoulders above the Tesla in ride quality and interior appearance. So this is priced appropriately.
re: "Mercedes needs to price appropriately to be competitive with Tesla Model S LR". not so much, when you're 7x Formula One Champions and actually know how to lay paint on the body of cars costing $100k (a bonus) this is NOT something any manufacturer possessing these "skills" needs to do.
@@phillyphil1513 i won't argue with that, but does the reflection to the left of the charge port 7:50 seem like acceptable amount of orange peel? EDIT: I just finished watching the video LOL okay I'll shut up now. 😂
@@toronado455 That's EXACTLY why I put that link in the comments. Every car I've had in the last three years has some of that. A few from mainstream brands were dreadful though.
KBB guesstimates that the Pinnacle option will set you back $150K. Which is right in line with the MB S580 Executive with all the important options (4matic, Burmeister, HUD,etc.: $153K). Since the gas version will travel 500 miles without stopping (20 gallons @ 25 mpg. 2 gallon reserve) and then fill up in the middle of nowhere in 15 minutes, I would still have to give the nod to the gas guzzler. Once these fellows are able to get the range up to 500 miles I believe the general public will be onboard.
Do you often travel 500 miles? You'd be in a very small minority. Having lived with these, on a day to day basis the EV is more practical. No trips to the gas station. A 10 second click at home and you're done. No oil change service trips. And the EQS driving experience is arguably better.
@@DrivenCarReviews Do I often? No. Have I often? Yes. And I have done trips of 800-1000+ miles in a day in vehicles that do feel bumps and don’t have massaging seats. Sure the EV is more practical around town or quick trips to Portland. Not quite the same if you are driving to Glacier via The North Cascades Highway. Love your review Tom. As usual very comprehensive.
Beautiful car, but I understand why some people are underwhelmed by the EQS' styling. For me, the side windows have too many 'cuts' (if that's what they are called). There are six windows/panels, plus the B pillar, between the A and C pillars, which gives it a cluttered look. Also, the taillight shape looks similar to those on other manufacturers' older/cheaper cars (example: 2000 Ford Escort ZX-2)
Excellent video, as always. Seems like a really well-made car too, but with every shot of that front end I couldn’t help but think of an oversized 2013 Civic (also excellent, in its own way, just very different).
I agree, and the rear has the tail lights of a 1996 Mercury Sable and the rear overall swoop of a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. Goes to show you how far ahead Chrysler was in Aerodynamics back then.
I supposed this is the future of Mercedes EV. Options like rear wheel steering and heated seats are already installed, but you have to pay extra to activate them> Mercedes said not all drivers want rear wheel steering, and some argued they are doing this to save cost, but are they really saving cost? Mercedes already installed these options at the factory, it doesn't cost them more to installed these options, and I doubt it cost Mercedes a lot to activate the codes for options.
I really like this vehicle! Super luxurious in design and imo better than a Tesla. BUT I think the Lucid Air is nicer than the Benz in a lot of aspects. Great review!!
While this vehicle as a whole is really fantastic, I have a gripe about the back seats. For a $120k vehicle there should be more amenities in the rear. Yes, the seats are plenty comfortable and there is a grand amount of space. But that's about it. My 2014 Ford Taurus SHO has a power rear sunshade and heated seats in the rear. And living in the north Seattle area it does get chilly, and my family has learned that heated seats are a great thing. Maybe we are spoiled. But this is a Mercedes. The front two seats are perfect but its like they they penalized the rear passengers for front seat luxury.
River rock, loved it! 😆, Looks like my 15 Focus, thou 100 times more expensive 🤣; looks great but to me a S Class is still the gas one in terms of design, love that one; great review as always 👏🏻👏🏻
Another standout review. I dislike the oval shape of the car and the many touch controls. I suppose that this is the future for MB, but I'm not gonna be there for it. Anyways, I always look out, and look forward to the next Tom Voelk video. I watch them on my big tablet, and sometimes on my TV. 😁
Tom, really appreciate that the quality of your videos earn you the right to talk about a range of things….all the way down to orange peel. The MB was shown off to the fullest extent with your photographic/cinematic talents. I now appreciate the MB more than before based on this review. Automakers need to pay attention. You need reviewers that can show the kinds of detail that discerning buyers use to make decisions!
Under the "hood" of the Mercedes-Benz EQS models, there's something called "HEPA-filter", which is the most sophisticated air filter in the industry and which needs a certain space in the front of the car! It's not a "law", that every EV "has to have" a fucking ridiculous "frunk", like Tesla vehicles have. As far as I know, mankind absolutely survived the last 100 years in car history without having "frunks" in "very big four/five door plus big trunk" cars! Just because Tesla has come up with something like a "frunk" (which by the way is very usual for Porsche 911 and old VW drivers), doesn't mean at all, that every other carmaker has to do the same thing with its bigger "four/five door cars", you fucking annoying clown! Such a HEPA-filter is much more usefull for driver and passengers, than just having a shitty and superficially "alibi- frunk", especially when such a big four door (five door) car like the EQS has enough storage space in the rear of the car, just like an S-Class has! Just shut the fuck up you annoying smart ass, because nothing of your comment does make sense!
re: "As a result they have to put a urinal, er, washer fluid filler on the front fender." (other than a price i can't afford) this is actually the only criticism I have of this car. though I don't mind the hood not opening, but if they were going to ruin the clean looks of the design by putting a funny shaped door in the fender, they should've at least put it on the OPPOSITE/PASSENGER side of the car where it can't be seen by the driver. obviously the charge port is passenger side rear and you'll be using that every day (or maybe the Butler) but how often does one top off washer fluid...? every 3 to 6 months...? yeah, there's no reason for the reservior to be there on LHD market vehicles.
You can actually open the hood, there's a fairly regular hood release, it's just hidden behind a little door above the pedals. You're not supposed to, though.
Fully thing you said EQS will not be priced like a Chevy Bolt... Nowadays you can get a EQS lease for around 600 a month, but my local Chevy dealer (San Jose) asked for more than $700 a month for a Bolt 😂 So yea you are right, EQS is not priced like a bolt 😂
My neighbor has one in black, it looks quite good, haven't had a chance to check it out yet. I have an S-Class. I would prefer an electric S-Class but I would have no issue driving this either. Also who are these people with drivers because I have never had a driver, neither have any of my friends, colleagues and neighbors with S-Classes, 7 series, A8s etc. I have the Chairman and CEO of a Fortune 50 company in here and he has an S8 and he drives himself. Even all the people with Rolls Royces drive themselves too. My one neighbor with a Phantom only ever gets driven if he has a game and even then it is his brother that drives him, other than that he drives himself. Being driven around with a driver just seems like such a weird thing to me. Ironically my previous house had staff quarters and a staff wing for a driver and maid which I never had and the guy who built it and owned it before me didn't have those either which makes it even weirder that he built staff quarters. 🤔Also there's a lot less work being done than you think, a lot less as you can tell by the fact I am watching TH-cam and typing this comment. LOL
Great review. How do you fill wiper fluid? Cut the main breaker in the event of an accident? I can’t believe they lock the hood. What about tires, they looked like winters. Is in car driving sound able to be turned off?
Wiper fluid- 2:40. Pretty sure breaker is in the main cabin. What are you going to do under the hood, check the oil? Bridgestone all-seasons. Sound can be switched off, faint enough so it doesn't bother in the first place.
Can't imagine what the repair bills will be for cars like this when the time comes - and it WILL come. I would never own this car (or any of its competitors) if I had to pay for repairs.
And to find a good mechanic that actually knows how to fix these over engineered cars will be a nightmare. The future mechanics needs to be equally good on computers/electronics as in holding a wrench and those kind of people are one in a million and probably does something more advanced than fixing cars.
@@Davoodoox1 Yup. Fifteen years ago I had a neighbor who worked on Mercedes, and he told me about an older S Class that needed its air suspension rebuilt; the bill was $9000! And that was 15 years ago. I'm old enough to remember Sears advertising shocks for $7.99 plus installation. My brain can't make that leap from $8.00 to $9000.00.
WHY no frunk Mercedes!!??!! There’s a few items that I can think would go great in there when the actual trunk is in use. (Or just to keep out of site) A few items would be: -golf clubs -laptop/electronics -spare tire -ex-wife -more toilet paper -kids after soccer practice …you get the point
You forget on top of the $126k most dealers are putting a $10,000 markup. So its really $136k before taxes. So expect to shell out close to $150k for the EQS. Not such a bargain.
Super interesting spec! Must be a really early build, vin less then 1000 or there abouts. It has the 21 inch AMG wheels but certainly not from the factory. Looks like it's missing the standard sport exterior (early built 580s were built before MB decided to make it standard) as well as the valet and beginner drive modes.
@@anthonycastro5402 Yeah, this one looks to have winter tires on AMG line 21 inch wheels. It most certainly comes with non AMG line 20 or 21 inch wheels from the factory on summer long range tires.
Maybe it's just me, but Mercedes keeps coming out with new cars but I don't see anything significant. I think they need to recreate their brand with a completely different styling on all their vehicles, possibly with a retro Mercedes.
I heard the driving dynamics of the EQS is horrendous according to a lot of reviewers: "And then, there’s the horror-show dynamics. The steering is so overboosted it feels like there’s no physical connection to the wheels. The brake pedal is so nonlinear it feels like you have a hole in a brake line. And the body is genuinely Out. Of. Control." - Jason Camisa Genuine mistake of a car. Such a shame because the real S-Class is so much better." - Throttle House Guys
re: "Over 90% the same but at a much lower price." or so goes the "theory". despite the announced lower MSRP, the reality has been most of the one's they've been showing us actually BREAK the $100 grand mark bringing it firmly into EQS territory. hopefully the lower price ones can be gotten "build to order" (without ADM).
Nobody ever talks about the mining of copper, lithium and other rare metals to build these electric machines or what to do with their toxic end life. Not so green it seems.
Great first effort for Merc! Unfortunately it's another German car made from unobtanium. I'm looking forward to the point when economies of scale bring the price down to mere mortal levels.
Mercedes aren't meant for mere mortals. But then looking at the screens you better read the extended wty fine print to find out what is covered since the brand is always subpar when it comes to reliability.
It seems to have the technology done, but it is not beautiful. The interior is stunning, but the exterior just looks bloated and formless. Surprising too that most of these new EVs still haven't matched Tesla for practicality and storage space. Since they are dedicated platforms, they don't seem to take advantage of that opportunity from inception. The range, like you said, just isn't an issue assuming you can find operational charging stations outside the Tesla network. For that price, I would likely look at a Lucid instead. Or save myself 50k and get the Ionic 5. Or better yet, forget the EV option entirely and buy an Aston-Martin DBX. I'd rather impress myself than the neighbors.
Not completely true. Here in Seattle when the road gets wet and slick, it’s really great when you’re trying to get across an uncontrolled intersection. Definitely adds traction and keeps you from white knuckling it.
Maybe but its also a lot faster and in does not entail much of a range sacrifice, 10 miles according to the EPA. Thus its kind of a guilt free epicurian lunch. The hyperscreen is not available in the RWD. Finally a lot of optional equipment on the 450 is standard on the 580. The 450 is a fine car but the 580 offers quite a bit more for not that big a price differential if comparably equipped. In the EU the hyperscreen by itself is a 7k additional option.
Tesla = ugly black wheels and an airplane yoke... WTF???. Mercedes has just filled the gap with the EQS. I'm a former Tesla owner now. I traded it for a 450+. 418 mile range at 100% charge and plenty fast too. Great looking car... The driver lane assist distronic extended restart in stop and go traffic (auto pilot) is better than Tesla in some ways... Very impressed so far. And it even came with a steering wheel! This is a car for grown-ups who want every possible creature comfort, class, quiet cabin, great build quality, long battery range with brick and mortar dealerships in every town... And ALL configurations are the same and/or much less money than a Plaid.... Did I mention the free two years of charging???
I'm watching this again in 2024 because I can now get a 2022 EQS 450+ with 11k miles for $45k
These videos are beautifully written, a rare thing. Love this car!
Although underwhelming from the exterior to me, the interior makes up for it based on the footage you were able to shoot. Also, thanks for linking the paint article. It should make for a good morning read.
The exterior needs time to sink in, since it was new - until now it should have ;)
Man, makes my model 3 look like a Toyota Tercel. That ambient lighting is just phenomenal, LEDs rule!
The light ambient lighting goodies probably cost as much as a new Tercel way back them!
@@Wised1000 It actualy is base in any eqs, the active ambient lightning is a 500$ option.
to be fair the outside of the ebq still looks bad imo
Future Toyota lol
toyota is a ugly piece of TRASH
Great video as usual. I love that you showed the nice turning radius, as most just talk about it but never show it in action. Pretty useful feature for tight spaces.
Thanks for the article about the orange peel. I'll have to adjust my perspective about paint when I next shop for a car.
The navy blue exterior with the light interior and Yacht wood finishes is quite nautical.... Excellent work as always, Tom.
Thank you Tom. Look forward to my Tuesday coffee (in my cup) lol….and your reviews.
I have my car for six months it is a great car can’t be happier….. no issues
No doubt about it Tom, the $100k vehicle club is a great place to be. Mercedes treats their customers with many choices - if you're in the club. If the EQS 580 doesn't wow the crowd, just pick up a traditional S class as the second, third or (you get the picture) car. Personally, I'll just watch the neighbors cruise silently by in their electric Mercedes. Excellent review, as always, Tom!
Going back in time...and using first time a very large TV at home, great video Quality ! Great Review. I am missing the EQE as review (not the SUV) but the sedan. This would be great. I am enjoying the historic EQS review again though. That´s quality.
Good review as usual. As a garden nerd I can't stop looking through the windows with all the nice gardens you drive by 🙂
Well, I have no idea why TH-cam never recommended this channel to me in the first place? I have been watching some lunatic call reviewers all the way through lockdown when I should’ve been watching this guy! Furthermore so Impressed am I that I may now move from London to Seattle too.😂
Got my EQS bc of this review.
It's beautiful, SO comfortable (like OMG), and range anxiety is a distant memory.
Fantastic review of a gorgeous vehicle (at least the interior in my opinion - exterior: meh). The amount of tech of the EQS scares me. I had a CLS for about a year and it was in the shop for about 7 months of my "ownership" experience due to tech issues and it didn't have nearly the tech of EQS.
Exterior - it's not like they can't make it look good. Proven by the new s class. ( not ev )
@@CHMichael Totally! Mercedes can make great looking cars. This one reminds me of an 8th or 9th gen Honda Civic
@@CHMichael They could have made it look like the EQXX!
@@n7y8c7 how about making it look like the other s-class?
Im affraid they didn't want to sell that many cars. Batteries are expensive and hard to get.
@@CHMichael So true! Otherwise it would look much better, instead of like an overgrown Prius.
Great review! I think this Mercedes looks GREAT!!!
That optional charger cord is only Level 1, so it is only for 120 volts and will provide only 2 miles per hour of charge. I retained the mobile charger from my 2014 Model S coupled to a TeslaTap adapter so I can charge at the maximum AC rate of 9.6 kW at a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Funny that I have not seen a single reviewer note the lack of a 12 volt cigarette lighter type plug. Especially irksome since the standard puncture kit includes a 12 volt compressor! I now carry a GoLabs 300 watt power station in my trunk so I can power the compressor in the event of a puncture. I really like my Nautical Blue paint.
Great review, I like this channel. I am surprised the shape of this vehicle is not mentioned as an issue.
Best review of the EQS
It actually looks pretty gorgeous and impressive in that spec. Wow!
1:32 - "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas." it's taken a while, but just saw my first EQS on the highway over the weekend (in white). surprised it's taken so long since this is a BIG MB sales area.
Just got mine! LOVE this car IMO best Mercedes ever made! Thanks Tom for your input!
No you didn’t get it. Keep driving your Nissan Versa
It's such a great overall package.. Huge trunk. Can't wait for the EQS amg
This is such a "bargain" that one TH-camr reports that the dealer was marking up his EQS pre-order by $50,000 -- apparently steep markups are fairly common on this vehicle, due to the low volume. He ended up buying the Lucid Air -- you can find the story elsewhere on TH-cam.
Got mine for sticker at the Buffalo Mercedes dealer.
no mark ups over here!
Great Review as allways. The exterior design might not appeal to everyone but the interior blew just about everybody out of the water. A dream machine
Well done!
Thanks , Tom
I hated this car until I watched this review. Now I want one. Tom I think that means you are great at your job.
Great car and review!👍
First Mercedes electric I've seen. Thanks for the tour.
Nice review - I drove one at a pre-release event - great car, captured in your piece.
Your professionalism is extraordinary. Your experience shows in every shot. You deserve more subscribers and likes than ... other... reviewers.
Satan? You have an offer..?
Great review as usual. Glad you finally got your hands on one. Mine should be here this month fingers 🤞
Great review as always! Underwhelming design from the front. Rear passengers are better treated with climate controls and ventilated seats in a car 1/3 its price.
The rear seat is a huge disappointment for a S Class.
@@marcelstanford430 True, it's not nearly up to the W222 or W223 S_Class rear seat. The position is wrong just for starters.
Cause everything’s optional on German cars as much as I love them it’s true lmfao but u can get heated rear seats in a c class as well u just have to option it
@@marcelstanford430 I do hope they come out with a LWB version of the EQS.
The front actually looks amazing, the rest isn’t that clear.
The joke is he didn’t say it as a joke. 💀💀💀😂😂😂😂 “Maybe tell the help so they know how to do that” 2:43
Thank you Tom, your great reviews always make me a more educated consumer. I'm looking forward to your review of the Lucid Air. Full disclosure, my order for the Air just became official so I will be canceling my EQS reservation. As a current S Class driver I love the comfort of the MB so I will be taking a step back in that regard, however, I look forward to the bi-directional charging offered by the Air. The EQS with bi-directional charging is only available in Japan. I believe by the end of the decade will have we will have many solar powered homes with battery storage so the grid is used only when needed. Add in bi-directional charging and you have home battery storage that you can also use to travel. Stay healthy and great work! It is appreciated.
The ambient lighting; my goodness.
Interior is a good definition of "pimped out".
Always great to get your take on things. This one was High Voelk-age.
Ooooh, that's quite a pun Scott.
Update after 20k miles and the latest software update (there have been a few). The car is better than ever! Some of the first ones including mine had and issue with "hesitation" when crossing 25 mph, that has been completely corrected. The MBUX system has gone through a few "builds" and is now in my opinion, completely flawless, again, those first cars had some bugs, it is now utterly bug free. The updated version of the self driving system is simply second to none, you can spend up to 2 minutes completely hands free without the system telling you to get your hands on the wheel on a straight road and, even then, a soft touch will make the nanny go back to sleep, regardless, I always maintain my hands on. In summer I regularly get 380 miles of range, while at -20F I still get 270! The charging net work is still developing but fast chargers are finally getting more ubiquitous and next year it will also include Tesla superchargers. The peak charge rate may not be the fastest in the market but the charging curve is, thus this is a vehicle that charges fast and flat deep into the pack. Best car Ive ever owned and best EV regardless of price. I love it.
One word. Taycan. Put in deposit already. Waiting for model year 2023 announcement. Never imagined i can afford one ever.
You should like that car. A lot.
@@DrivenCarReviews yes. Its the car that i saw at pop up store that i thought that i will never able to afford one. But inflation also meant big raise for me. So now i can touch that affordable line
Saw the thumbnail and I took it for granted that it was some new Honda car so I read the title casually only to find out that it's in fact Mercedes-Benz's proud take on it's future premium class EVs. It was then I realised how futuristic Honda had been with it's civic designs lolz
Love the taillight design... Designer sketch scribble. Clever
I think Mercedes has a great product. I am looking forward to the EQE 53AMG 4Matic+ version. Mercedes needs to price appropriately to be competitive with Tesla Model S LR. When Mercedes begins to "nickel and dime" you with ticky-tack options like no sunshade in the rear or rear passenger climate control systems...then it becomes apparent they are still following their ICE molds...
Consider the car I tested is the base trim with a few extras. Admittedly, I've only been in a Model S a few times but even so, the EQS is head and shoulders above the Tesla in ride quality and interior appearance. So this is priced appropriately.
re: "Mercedes needs to price appropriately to be competitive with Tesla Model S LR". not so much, when you're 7x Formula One Champions and actually know how to lay paint on the body of cars costing $100k (a bonus) this is NOT something any manufacturer possessing these "skills" needs to do.
@@phillyphil1513 i won't argue with that, but does the reflection to the left of the charge port 7:50 seem like acceptable amount of orange peel? EDIT: I just finished watching the video LOL okay I'll shut up now. 😂
@@toronado455 That's EXACTLY why I put that link in the comments. Every car I've had in the last three years has some of that. A few from mainstream brands were dreadful though.
The reason it keeps "going and going" while coasting--its got the momentum of a super-tanker!
True. But so does a Suburban and it wouldn’t coast a quarter of the distance.
Best interior on an EV. That said.... that exterior... come on mercedes...
They were going for the low wind resistance. The payoff is great range. I like getting more than the EPA rated range!
wonderful video. I like that it's a hatchback.🆗🆒✅🏆
KBB guesstimates that the Pinnacle option will set you back $150K. Which is right in line with the MB S580 Executive with all the important options (4matic, Burmeister, HUD,etc.: $153K). Since the gas version will travel 500 miles without stopping (20 gallons @ 25 mpg. 2 gallon reserve) and then fill up in the middle of nowhere in 15 minutes, I would still have to give the nod to the gas guzzler.
Once these fellows are able to get the range up to 500 miles I believe the general public will be onboard.
Do you often travel 500 miles? You'd be in a very small minority. Having lived with these, on a day to day basis the EV is more practical. No trips to the gas station. A 10 second click at home and you're done. No oil change service trips. And the EQS driving experience is arguably better.
@@DrivenCarReviews Do I often? No. Have I often? Yes. And I have done trips of 800-1000+ miles in a day in vehicles that do feel bumps and don’t have massaging seats.
Sure the EV is more practical around town or quick trips to Portland. Not quite the same if you are driving to Glacier via The North Cascades Highway.
Love your review Tom. As usual very comprehensive.
Beautiful car, but I understand why some people are underwhelmed by the EQS' styling. For me, the side windows have too many 'cuts' (if that's what they are called). There are six windows/panels, plus the B pillar, between the A and C pillars, which gives it a cluttered look. Also, the taillight shape looks similar to those on other manufacturers' older/cheaper cars (example: 2000 Ford Escort ZX-2)
No doubt well engineered, but it looks like a giant banana on wheels, and the distracting wall to wall touchscreens is unappealing!
I've yet to see a flattering photo or video of the exterior.
Doug is thinking about electric quirks and surges of this vehicle.
Excellent video, as always. Seems like a really well-made car too, but with every shot of that front end I couldn’t help but think of an oversized 2013 Civic (also excellent, in its own way, just very different).
I agree, and the rear has the tail lights of a 1996 Mercury Sable and the rear overall swoop of a 1998 Chrysler Concorde.
Goes to show you how far ahead Chrysler was in Aerodynamics back then.
I can’t believe they don’t give you a charging cable for that price, or that you have to go to the rear seats to lower them
I’m sold
When will you be reviewing the AMG EQS?
Hard to know right now. More interested in the EQE at the moment.
I supposed this is the future of Mercedes EV. Options like rear wheel steering and heated seats are already installed, but you have to pay extra to activate them> Mercedes said not all drivers want rear wheel steering, and some argued they are doing this to save cost, but are they really saving cost? Mercedes already installed these options at the factory, it doesn't cost them more to installed these options, and I doubt it cost Mercedes a lot to activate the codes for options.
Wow. That link to the 'orange peel' article...that a lot of information.
Finally a good Mercedes...
I really like this vehicle! Super luxurious in design and imo better than a Tesla. BUT I think the Lucid Air is nicer than the Benz in a lot of aspects. Great review!!
While this vehicle as a whole is really fantastic, I have a gripe about the back seats. For a $120k vehicle there should be more amenities in the rear. Yes, the seats are plenty comfortable and there is a grand amount of space. But that's about it. My 2014 Ford Taurus SHO has a power rear sunshade and heated seats in the rear. And living in the north Seattle area it does get chilly, and my family has learned that heated seats are a great thing. Maybe we are spoiled. But this is a Mercedes. The front two seats are perfect but its like they they penalized the rear passengers for front seat luxury.
River rock, loved it! 😆, Looks like my 15 Focus, thou 100 times more expensive 🤣; looks great but to me a S Class is still the gas one in terms of design, love that one; great review as always 👏🏻👏🏻
19:05 Fun fact Lexus still has the only quad coat paint in production. Infrared 03T5. The most stunning red I've ever seen on a production car.
Another standout review. I dislike the oval shape of the car and the many touch controls. I suppose that this is the future for MB, but I'm not gonna be there for it. Anyways, I always look out, and look forward to the next Tom Voelk video. I watch them on my big tablet, and sometimes on my TV. 😁
The TV is a good way to watch these. Over 25% of my viewers watch them that way.
@@DrivenCarReviews Agreed!
The EQS seems like a great car but I find the interior quite nauseating.
The cowl seems high considering there's no gas engine up front.
Tom, really appreciate that the quality of your videos earn you the right to talk about a range of things….all the way down to orange peel. The MB was shown off to the fullest extent with your photographic/cinematic talents. I now appreciate the MB more than before based on this review. Automakers need to pay attention. You need reviewers that can show the kinds of detail that discerning buyers use to make decisions!
Not allowing the hood to open is bonkers. As a result they have to put a urinal, er, washer fluid filler on the front fender.
What are you going to do once the hood is open?
@@DrivenCarReviews Hi Tom, washer fluid filler should be under the hood like every other vehicle ever made.
Under the "hood" of the Mercedes-Benz EQS models, there's something called "HEPA-filter", which is the most sophisticated air filter in the industry and which needs a certain space in the front of the car!
It's not a "law", that every EV "has to have" a fucking ridiculous "frunk", like Tesla vehicles have.
As far as I know, mankind absolutely survived the last 100 years in car history without having "frunks" in "very big four/five door plus big trunk" cars!
Just because Tesla has come up with something like a "frunk" (which by the way is very usual for Porsche 911 and old VW drivers), doesn't mean at all, that every other carmaker has to do the same thing with its bigger "four/five door cars", you fucking annoying clown!
Such a HEPA-filter is much more usefull for driver and passengers, than just having a shitty and superficially "alibi- frunk", especially when such a big four door (five door) car like the EQS has enough storage space in the rear of the car, just like an S-Class has!
Just shut the fuck up you annoying smart ass, because nothing of your comment does make sense!
re: "As a result they have to put a urinal, er, washer fluid filler on the front fender." (other than a price i can't afford) this is actually the only criticism I have of this car. though I don't mind the hood not opening, but if they were going to ruin the clean looks of the design by putting a funny shaped door in the fender, they should've at least put it on the OPPOSITE/PASSENGER side of the car where it can't be seen by the driver. obviously the charge port is passenger side rear and you'll be using that every day (or maybe the Butler) but how often does one top off washer fluid...? every 3 to 6 months...? yeah, there's no reason for the reservior to be there on LHD market vehicles.
You can actually open the hood, there's a fairly regular hood release, it's just hidden behind a little door above the pedals. You're not supposed to, though.
Fully thing you said EQS will not be priced like a Chevy Bolt... Nowadays you can get a EQS lease for around 600 a month, but my local Chevy dealer (San Jose) asked for more than $700 a month for a Bolt 😂
So yea you are right, EQS is not priced like a bolt 😂
Game. Set. Match…😊
My neighbor has one in black, it looks quite good, haven't had a chance to check it out yet. I have an S-Class. I would prefer an electric S-Class but I would have no issue driving this either. Also who are these people with drivers because I have never had a driver, neither have any of my friends, colleagues and neighbors with S-Classes, 7 series, A8s etc. I have the Chairman and CEO of a Fortune 50 company in here and he has an S8 and he drives himself. Even all the people with Rolls Royces drive themselves too. My one neighbor with a Phantom only ever gets driven if he has a game and even then it is his brother that drives him, other than that he drives himself. Being driven around with a driver just seems like such a weird thing to me. Ironically my previous house had staff quarters and a staff wing for a driver and maid which I never had and the guy who built it and owned it before me didn't have those either which makes it even weirder that he built staff quarters. 🤔Also there's a lot less work being done than you think, a lot less as you can tell by the fact I am watching TH-cam and typing this comment. LOL
Great review. How do you fill wiper fluid? Cut the main breaker in the event of an accident? I can’t believe they lock the hood. What about tires, they looked like winters. Is in car driving sound able to be turned off?
Wiper fluid- 2:40. Pretty sure breaker is in the main cabin. What are you going to do under the hood, check the oil? Bridgestone all-seasons. Sound can be switched off, faint enough so it doesn't bother in the first place.
So you didn’t watch the review?
Can't imagine what the repair bills will be for cars like this when the time comes - and it WILL come. I would never own this car (or any of its competitors) if I had to pay for repairs.
And to find a good mechanic that actually knows how to fix these over engineered cars will be a nightmare. The future mechanics needs to be equally good on computers/electronics as in holding a wrench and those kind of people are one in a million and probably does something more advanced than fixing cars.
@@Davoodoox1 Yup. Fifteen years ago I had a neighbor who worked on Mercedes, and he told me about an older S Class that needed its air suspension rebuilt; the bill was $9000! And that was 15 years ago. I'm old enough to remember Sears advertising shocks for $7.99 plus installation. My brain can't make that leap from $8.00 to $9000.00.
This is what I call a 'great looking leather jacket.' It passes the black Mercedes and your white hair. Looking great, Tom!!
It's the coffee hair gel. Makes all the difference.
What is finer? Mercs or Tom's reviews? Buttery, creamy....
Civic?
@17:45 when you wake up every morning, some gratitude for that beautiful thick head of hair. Lucky good looking guy.
Lot of things are missing in that car which my 2020 GLC63 AMG has , which is far cheaper. Like power folding rear seats. And a place for the shade.
WHY no frunk Mercedes!!??!! There’s a few items that I can think would go great in there when the actual trunk is in use. (Or just to keep out of site) A few items would be:
-golf clubs
-laptop/electronics
-spare tire
-ex-wife
-more toilet paper
-kids after soccer practice
…you get the point
You forget on top of the $126k most dealers are putting a $10,000 markup. So its really $136k before taxes. So expect to shell out close to $150k for the EQS. Not such a bargain.
I did not forget. There’s no way of knowing what dealer is going to charge what. Simple as that.
You were expecting a bargain??? 😂😂😂😂😂
I was mesmerized with the Vision EQS but this is so ugly. Why does it look so much like the 8th generation Civic? Interior is gorgeous, however.
Super interesting spec! Must be a really early build, vin less then 1000 or there abouts. It has the 21 inch AMG wheels but certainly not from the factory. Looks like it's missing the standard sport exterior (early built 580s were built before MB decided to make it standard) as well as the valet and beginner drive modes.
Also has winter tires
@@anthonycastro5402 Yeah, this one looks to have winter tires on AMG line 21 inch wheels. It most certainly comes with non AMG line 20 or 21 inch wheels from the factory on summer long range tires.
Maybe it's just me, but Mercedes keeps coming out with new cars but I don't see anything significant. I think they need to recreate their brand with a completely different styling on all their vehicles, possibly with a retro Mercedes.
I heard the driving dynamics of the EQS is horrendous according to a lot of reviewers:
"And then, there’s the horror-show dynamics.
The steering is so overboosted it feels like there’s no physical connection to the wheels.
The brake pedal is so nonlinear it feels like you have a hole in a brake line.
And the body is genuinely Out. Of. Control." - Jason Camisa
Genuine mistake of a car. Such a shame because the real S-Class is so much better." - Throttle House Guys
Maybe horrendous for an AMG but this is not a performance car. I reviewed it as a luxury sedan.The way it should be reviewed.
Nonsense... mostly
Better to wait for the EQE. Over 90% the same but at a much lower price. Or buy a proven E class and save even more.
re: "Over 90% the same but at a much lower price." or so goes the "theory". despite the announced lower MSRP, the reality has been most of the one's they've been showing us actually BREAK the $100 grand mark bringing it firmly into EQS territory. hopefully the lower price ones can be gotten "build to order" (without ADM).
I just wish they’d design them to look like normal cars… I hate when automakers opt to design EVs like weird futuristic chunks of metal
Base on my income, the new nissan ariya will do.
I have this car, the worst is the door, heavy, feel low class, and unintelligent, heavy, often it almost pinch my finger
Nobody ever talks about the mining of copper, lithium and other rare metals to build these electric machines or what to do with their toxic end life. Not so green it seems.
First yea
Great first effort for Merc! Unfortunately it's another German car made from unobtanium. I'm looking forward to the point when economies of scale bring the price down to mere mortal levels.
Mercedes aren't meant for mere mortals. But then looking at the screens you better read the extended wty fine print to find out what is covered since the brand is always subpar when it comes to reliability.
It seems to have the technology done, but it is not beautiful. The interior is stunning, but the exterior just looks bloated and formless. Surprising too that most of these new EVs still haven't matched Tesla for practicality and storage space. Since they are dedicated platforms, they don't seem to take advantage of that opportunity from inception. The range, like you said, just isn't an issue assuming you can find operational charging stations outside the Tesla network. For that price, I would likely look at a Lucid instead. Or save myself 50k and get the Ionic 5. Or better yet, forget the EV option entirely and buy an Aston-Martin DBX. I'd rather impress myself than the neighbors.
Looks like a Buick
Unless you're in a snow area, AWD is just wasteful.
Not completely true. Here in Seattle when the road gets wet and slick, it’s really great when you’re trying to get across an uncontrolled intersection. Definitely adds traction and keeps you from white knuckling it.
Maybe but its also a lot faster and in does not entail much of a range sacrifice, 10 miles according to the EPA. Thus its kind of a guilt free epicurian lunch. The hyperscreen is not available in the RWD. Finally a lot of optional equipment on the 450 is standard on the 580. The 450 is a fine car but the 580 offers quite a bit more for not that big a price differential if comparably equipped. In the EU the hyperscreen by itself is a 7k additional option.
The interior looks really nice but the exterior looks like a Ford Contour or Chrysler 200.
*ouch*
Can't believe this what they came up with as an electric Mercedes.
Lucid took them back to drawing board.
Everything is great except its really ugly.
I hate looking at this car. I even hate the font on the tailgate badges. Great review as always.
I hate touchscreens. They look nice but once u live with it after honey moon, 😔
Lucid GT and Touring > EQS
Tesla = ugly black wheels and an airplane yoke... WTF???. Mercedes has
just filled the gap with the EQS. I'm a former Tesla owner now. I traded
it for a 450+. 418 mile range at 100% charge and plenty fast too. Great looking car... The driver lane assist distronic extended restart in stop and go traffic (auto pilot) is better than Tesla in some ways... Very impressed so far. And it even came with a steering wheel! This is a car for grown-ups who want every possible creature comfort, class, quiet cabin, great build quality, long battery range with brick and mortar dealerships in every town... And ALL configurations are the same and/or much less money than a Plaid.... Did I mention the free two years of charging???
Its very impressive but my god its hideous.