If I'm being honest, although I totally respect this car's level of engineering, I'm not a fan of that banana shaped exterior styling or the wall to wall array of touchscreens!
And I miss the hood ornament. They went for low coefficient of drag. This EQS has a 0.20 drag coefficient; lowest of any car as I recall from another video featuring one of the MB designers for the vehicle.
17:00 You hit the nail on the head. These automakers fail to understand the tactile joy of a satisfying knob. There is a delight touching a well weighted switch/knob. I always say high touch points should spare no expense in material because I'm touching it all the time. This is such an item. Something they can elevate the interior with. Someone who doesn't know doesn't know because they have never touched such a thing but I assure you they exist and are a treat to play with and opperate.
Totally agree with you, I love Tech as much as anyone but some things deserve a good weighty knurled clicky knob lol...I don't know if knurled* is an actual word lol, bare with me, I'm on my first cup
@@mithritades for better or worse we are in the age of the iPhone. Touch screens give more options and customization. Just like the people that prefer books will soon be forced to screens
As an engineer working in the car industry, I'll tell you that it's not the automakers who fail to understand it, it's the mindless zoomer generation of wanna-be tech nerds who don't understand the advantages of knobs and switches and just want everything to be about showing off, RGB lights and lots of screens and touch surfaces, and they're the ones demanding this. Automakers (the financial side at least, not the true car enthusiasts) are just happy about it because screens and software are much cheaper and faster to develop and build than a lot of high quality switchers, knobs and buttons. The profits in cars that have digital dials vs. analog are higher, yet, in most cars, digital dials are sold as an extra option. Just another way to trick the opinions of people and make them believe they're buying something better. Unfortunately, we live in a time period where the trends in the car industry are NOT decided by the educated and knowledgeable experts, but by the clueless average Joe's who make up the majority of the market...what the majority wants will sell the most, by default, it's just tragic that the majority is clueless when it comes to just about anything, especially cars. I can't put it into words how frustrating it is to work in the car industry today, because you're not allowed to do what you know is best, but what the market demands, even if you know it's worse. The car industry is now in a state that the hand watch industry was in in the 80's, with the digital watches coming out and becoming popular. It was a flashy novelty for a while, but then people quickly realized that mechanical watches are just better and cooler, and they became even more appreciated. I'd bet that in about 20 years, cars that will have physical buttons, analogue gauges, etc. will be luxury cars only, and those features will be considered luxury features.
Having just purchased my third Tesla Model S this last fall and dealing with ever declining quality, I am now in the middle of a buyback. I chose to purchase the EQS 450+ and just took delivery today. So much to love about this car compared to the Model S. There will be a few things I will miss about the Model S, too. By the way, good luck finding one with a hyperscreen for under $150k because of dealer markups. I can't blame them. You might be shocked how most actually have the more traditional S Class vertical screen, instead (something none of these TH-cam video reviews are based on).
I applaud Mercedes for having 10 degrees of rear steer on all trim levels as this along with the bank vault quiet ride handling sets it apart. It is a shame the heated steering wheel is not standard. So with gloves on while holding a fridged steering wheel we’ll be calling “Hey Mercedes” so often that bank vault quiet ride will be spoiled. One request is curb warning being added as the rear wheel turns right as you turn left from parking beside a curb on the passenger side could curb the rear rim along its 10 degree path. If not sensing then as EQS with cameras obviously knows the curb is to the right side can simply inhibit the rear steer until it’s clear of the obstacle. Thanks for a great review of a great product.💯
@@dukeofspeed2072 How will the New Yorkers that haven’t moved to CA with Kumo or to Florida screen select. Suffice it to say it’s an option cold New Yorkers will still need 😁 and warm ones won’t.🤣
Thanks for a great video! You summed it up perfectly. It's a beta. I feel the same way about my 2018 S450. It's an amazing car for sure but I was surprised by a few of the things that weren't quite ready for prime time in a vehicle of this class and price. Still, I'm glad Mercedes is finally stepping in and showing Tesla owners what a real luxury EV looks like.
@@MalamIbnMalam I know that but they aren't actually equipped to do anything other than order parts and new Teslas. At least that the case where I live. I test drove one there years ago.
@@GunnyPhillips I just took mine to a service center last week and they rotated tires, filled up the washer fluid, did a paint touch-up and then checked for OTA updates (I already had the latest one).
We will see the 2. VERSION of the EQS , EQE , EQ GLS, EQS MAYBACH and I think : 1. Front Trunk in all the 2.Versions of the Mercedes and Maybach EQ Lines if you just decide to lay the battery intercooler flat down in front of the Front wheels…and make the HEPA Filters smaller and extend the too short front overhang… 2. Fully Soundproof barrier between the cabin and the rear trunk… 3. the small rear opening of the EQE Trunk will disappear for a big opening and sound proof barrier. 4. thank you Motoman for all these testing and insights…we would like to see you piloting in formation flight with your pilot friends and their aeroplanes over the parked testcar of the week…and more droneshots of the cars you Drive… 5. when the Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric is released the new versions more soundproof versions of the Mercedes Maybach Lineup should be ready…and I really want to know the huge possibilities of a front trunk in a Rolls-Royce Electric with special hand crafted Luggage editions matching the inside Leather colors and stitching… 6. In these modern electric times the manufacturers should not shy away the adventure aspect of driving and provide full aerodynamically integrated lockable Electric bike transport capsules attached to the rear trailer hitch of the Maybach EQS and Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric…
I’m not a big EV guy, but MB really knocked it out of the park with this EQS. This was a great review of a very complex electric S Class. You should be doing interior design for all the major OEM’s. Your instincts for what should be done to the interiors and UX of these vehicles is second to none. Very cool back story about the location for the shoot. No wonder you were tearing it up through the twisty’s that aren’t your usual shoot road.
Taycan is the funnest to drive, this 580 is just right, is more luxury car for old man like me - so I gave up my Taycan for this, less speeding ticket possibility for me - however is a long car, it barely fits my garage.
Blows my mind people actually considered Tesla's luxury cars at any point. I mean, their build quality was below smallest premium brand models, let alone comparable to stuff that sells at a similar price. A Mercecedes C class has a far high quality interior and is overall a much higher quality car than a Model S, yet the Model S costs more than a Mercedes S class.
Greetings from the Spruce Creek Fly-In. I just ordered an EQS 580 (pinnacle) with all the options in Graphite Gray and the Macchiato interior. They gave me a delivery date sometime in May. I'm looking forward to getting it and, later... perhaps the Maybach version to replace my S600X. I just hope they do something to the body other than adding another 8 inches and calling it a day. I'm wondering if that charging cord would work with a 50 amp outlet I use for my Tesla and Motor Coach? It charges the Tesla in 8 hours.
At this point all electric car reviews should start by telling us how fast the car fast charges. That is now the most important thing for an ev at this point
Notice the large Mercedes symbol at the front grill? Put three cameras into the symbol housing per quadrant. Have the quadrants rotate to have a primary camera sensor, ultra wide sensor, and telephoto sensor for many camera and photo applications besides the usual photos of friends' group with car gatherings.
I left there in 2007 but I believe the Hudson River crossings right now are at about $19 for a car. I'm fairly certain I remember when it was $3 🤣 Just like with the S-Class, there's no reason one of the safest cars on the planet should have you taking your eyes off the road to adjust the volume or temperature. I'll say it again, times may change but standards must remain.
I actually really really like the EQS - the screens inside even grew on me. But man that exterior has not, Mercedes’ has a really good thing going with this platform but they really need to fix the styling.
Nice car, looked good murdered out. And I'm usually not a fan of wheels larger than 20s. Dash is better looking. Maybe a little more headroom in some areas. And I would probably opt for the two drive version with extended range. Would be nice to see a test in eco mode. On how far you can go. City and highway. Toodles
@@tzarcoal1018 Electrify America, has only a few chargers, most are in bad condition, very low charging speeds, and/or broken, and more often than not are in use for hours, it is not a viable option at all. They have to take the charging network seriously like tesla has, or it's a no go an all fronts. It's like having a car that you can never get gas for, unless you are home.
@@AnarchoHumanism i am not from the US, so i have no first hand experience, but here in Germany, people with Teslas love to trash talk other chargers so i am always a bit sceptical with claims like that. Overall it is pretty alright with other chargers here.
Ah, the Fiero. Good times. I'm anxious to see the Lucid GT once it makes production. Have one reserved but waiting to see the reality of a production model. So many intriguing cars are coming out now that it is becoming difficult to choose. As I said, good times.
Not a fan of the outside styling (at least not yet) & definitely not a fan of the huge amount of glass surfaces on the inside. But, it's good to see some EVs finally getting to the doorstep of acceptable range for a person to have one as a sole automobile. My metric for acceptable range of an EV is a drive such as L.A. to Vegas. Gotta have a solid 350ish miles of range.
Your conversion is of, by a lot, 5888 pounds would be 2676kg, meaning your 2015kg claim is +/- 23% OF. Official sources state 5533.6 pounds (not 5888) and 2510 kg, still of by a huge margin.
So it's now a contest between car makers to see who can get the driver distracted the most, lets just get it over with and make the windshield a giant tv screen, who needs to watch the road.
What about netflix, gaming, and other services on the main screen? You need to be able to keep occupied as you charge. So close to becoming perfect, but tesla still wipes the floor with it in that regard!
Important to note is that this car blows away Tesla on range and range added over a 20 minute stop. You will not need ANY extra stops on a day's of driving. The efficiency and battery size ensure the first stop will be for your bladder or pie hole, not for electrons. Being so slick aerodynamically, motorway driving barely puts a dent into range and compared to the original Audi e-tron you need a whole lot less energy that even pours in quicker, to get you another 3 hours of driving silence. It's setting a high standard. Consumption pretty much the same as the Model 3 Long Range. But it's a land yacht.
Toll payment system! I forgive you because you have no clue what that is. I owned a trucking business for decades and that cross compatible toll system is a god sent miracle and worth every penny of $223. What that system does is make your car cross compatible with every U.S. automatic toll system. Your paying $223 for the transmitter and not a penny goes to any agency of any kind/level. This is a system that only commercial motor carriers could obtain until this EQS. It also gives a discount on most toll systems. If you plan on traveling with your EQS your a fool not to get it but if you’ll never leave your state, you shouldn’t buy that option.
I love the interior, but the exterior is an entirely different story. I‘ve been looking at the cars exterior for months now and it isn‘t growing on me at all since it came out. The one bow design is the worst decision Gorden Wagener ever made since he became the chief designer of Mercedes.
Tesla has motors capable of very high revolutions, 18,000, up to 20,000 for the plaid. So they can have a final drive ratio that gives incredible acceleration, while the high revving ability allows high speed. Others don't have that advantage so must choose acceleration or top speed. Taycan's answer is to use a 2 speed gearbox.
This is the future Mercedes you saw in movies about the future. It's clearly a Mercedes-Benz but looks nothing like s class cars of the past. For 129k not bad. To put into context. 1987 our 560sel was $87k adjusted to 2021 dollars that's $210k
Beautiful car but you didn't mention anything about battery life time, safety system and outodrive system. I feel that Still behind Tesla on preforming technology. I am going to wait a couple of years to see what the data tell us and compare again. Overall it seems pretty nice👍
I owned a 2007 S550 that was 12 years old and had 155k miles on it when I sold it to buy my current 2017 S550 that is now out of warranty. I have found that the warranty claim is largely nonsense. My cars have been beautifully made, reliable machines. It is indeed very expensive to repair an S-class vehicle when parts age out, but if you can't afford it, you probably shouldn't be tooling around in a $100,000+ car anyway. Using an independent Mercedes mechanic instead of the dealership also helps a lot. We test drove an EQS 450+ recently Can't wait to get the EQS 580, exclusive trim, that I ordered in January 2022 after the test drive. ETA is around September at this point. Maybe chips will become available sooner. That seems to be the hold up. Both my wife and I think the EQS is a very handsome vehicle. We bought a new Lexus RX450h last year that took 8 months from order to delivery. It's hard to get a new luxury vehicle built to individual specification these days. I probably will not buy other than Mercedes S class BEV's for so long as I continue to drive. I think my wife will stick with SUV's, but she would like the RX450h in a plugin hybrid version.
@@robertbrown7563 Sample size of one with the S Class. I have owned similarly priced vehicles and just wouldn't touch an S Class out of warranty. EQS is probably a different story, but the luxury German brands are not yet ready to give up their service center profits, even with EVs. Speaking from experience. Best of luck with the new Merc. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
The trolls whining about the exterior looks are the same puppets that used to dis the Tesla model 3 by saying it looked like a Dodge Neon... Move on already!
The tech is wonderful. Inside it seems like a lovely place to spend time. But I'm not in love with the exterior design and I think I've figured out why. The rear of the car has very short overhangs. But the front of the car has a long overhang that is reminiscent of a FWD design like an Audi. If you compare it to a ICE S-class, you notice that the front wheel arch in that car is much further away from the driver door with a shorter overhang. Considering that there is a lot more flexibility in the design when you go electric, I'm puzzled as to why they went with this approach. Was there an engineering mandate like you would have with a RWD or FWD architecture? Or did they just like the upside-down bathtub look of the early 1950s American automakers and wanted symmetry? It's unclear here. This may be better quality than a Tesla Model S in every way, but the Tesla's design is still timeless and even the Taycan is a better looking vehicle. Still, I'm sure it won't be long before I see one in the pickup line at my daughter's school.
I have driven a Tesla Model S and a Mercedes EQS. I own a 2017 Mercedes S550. There is no way a Model S is a luxury car. It's more like a mid level Cadillac. Even my son's Mercedes E350 is way more luxurious. I ordered an EQS 580, exclusive trim, in January. ETA is around September. Looking forward to it.
@@robertbrown7563 that's your opinion. One could make the argument that the Plaid, being the fastest and one of the best handling cars in the world is indeed a luxury vehicle. Do Lambos or Ferarris drive like a Mercedes? No. Different luxury cars drive in different ways. Yet, check the prices of some of these Italian exotic cars. With that said, from a technological point of view, Tesla has maintained a strong stance in this part of the arena against other competitors. MB is still playing catch-up. Having an array of 3 or 4 large screens is not going to facilitate things as well.
I adore the EQS, but if they actually had had vision and commitment, even if JUST comfort....they could have achieved this car by themselves, 5 years or more ago. Our knowledge of aero didn't advance much this decade. Electric motors didn't suddenly get efficient. Cells didn't get any denser in last 7 years. We've had LCD screens and light bars for a while. Merc bided their time and eventually got around to making it all happen. The Hyundai Ioniq 28 kWh charged at 67 kW. So the EQS would get 260 kW with those cells already. 2016 state of the art. Yes, 5 years ago.
Some points are not true. In terms of battery cells and battery chemistry a lot happened in the last 7 years. In fact the EQC & EQA still use Mercs old battery tech while the EQS is the first model to use a newly in-house developed battery with a much denser chemistry. The EQS uses O-led screens, not LCD screens which i dont think were a thing for cars 5 years ago. The Augmented reality Head-up display is another thing that only exists since 2 years. The comparison with the Hyundai Ioniq is not how this works at all !!! Also you forget about the drivetrain that takes years to develop. In fact Mercedes is still developing an EV only drive-train with their F1 devision, focusing on extreme efficiency and performance which will be ready ~2025. Another EV platform for every model between EQA-EQC (sedan&SUV) is in development as well and will be ready in 2025. developing platforms and drivetrains with millions of testing miles takes its time, if they sold this car 5 years ago, that means development and battery tech must have started 10 years ago. Certifying an O-led screen for a car takes months or years stress testing by commission until it gets the approval. This car as it stands would definitely not be possible 5 years ago.
this is not really the case if you look deeper into it...The Screen is not rectangular, 5 years ago large non rectangular screens ( and curved) were almost impossible to come by. It is true that 5 years ago they could have made a good EV and they regrettable did not because it was not apparent enough that this is where the market will go ( consider that you would need 2 years developing so it would be 2014. ) But it would have been a different car.
@@MotoManTV Love your video's; when and where I can, I do spread them to other people as they are well done. Just razzing you about the weights and measure because as a Canadian using metric I thought "only 300kg heaving than my C class wagon " that is not that much considering it is a S class carrying lots of batteries but then something did not add up" :) BTW I do know your friend who filled in for you, great guy.
This looks like a top trim Honda CR-V. Also Porsche, Tesla and Volvo are pushing for minimalist interiors and making the car feel like a home. Should’ve kept the concept design.
I'm not a fan of these Glass roofs. Also no shade to block out the sun or shade like in this video kept going for light to dark with the tree line on the interior and scrrens when filming. No electronic glass to do this???? ;-(
I love my knobs in my car, can control them without looking and it works straightway. I will just wait until the car industry is done with experiments...
They should have built it to look like the new S-class. The look will not be a good sale for those who can afford this. BMW got it right with the looks.
The interior is drop-dead gorgeous. The exterior is still growing on me, and it definitely looks better in darker paints.
It looks like a generic NPC vehicle in any semi-future video game.
@@RAZGR1Z you’re right!
What took you so long @Motoman. Been waiting for your review on the EQS. As expected you didn't disappoint. Your take is always detailed and on point
Thank you, Will!
Loving the photos you take of vehicles…..especially with the contrasting backgrounds.
Thank you very much!
If I'm being honest, although I totally respect this car's level of engineering, I'm not a fan of that banana shaped exterior styling or the wall to wall array of touchscreens!
Have you seen the estate renders people have made? I want one sooo baaaad!
@@Cloxxki Could be possible for the EQE! That, now *THAT* would be spectacular.
I hope there's an EQE Coupe! That would be the bad ass car to get! These sedans are too big for me.
And I miss the hood ornament. They went for low coefficient of drag. This EQS has a 0.20 drag coefficient; lowest of any car as I recall from another video featuring one of the MB designers for the vehicle.
@@dporrasxtremeLS3 Cant even spell Porsche right, dismissed as clown.
17:00 You hit the nail on the head. These automakers fail to understand the tactile joy of a satisfying knob. There is a delight touching a well weighted switch/knob. I always say high touch points should spare no expense in material because I'm touching it all the time. This is such an item. Something they can elevate the interior with. Someone who doesn't know doesn't know because they have never touched such a thing but I assure you they exist and are a treat to play with and opperate.
Totally agree with you, I love Tech as much as anyone but some things deserve a good weighty knurled clicky knob lol...I don't know if knurled* is an actual word lol, bare with me, I'm on my first cup
@@mithritades for better or worse we are in the age of the iPhone. Touch screens give more options and customization. Just like the people that prefer books will soon be forced to screens
@@andrewwoulfe6579 I'm anti- iPhone but I see your point 😂
As an engineer working in the car industry, I'll tell you that it's not the automakers who fail to understand it, it's the mindless zoomer generation of wanna-be tech nerds who don't understand the advantages of knobs and switches and just want everything to be about showing off, RGB lights and lots of screens and touch surfaces, and they're the ones demanding this. Automakers (the financial side at least, not the true car enthusiasts) are just happy about it because screens and software are much cheaper and faster to develop and build than a lot of high quality switchers, knobs and buttons. The profits in cars that have digital dials vs. analog are higher, yet, in most cars, digital dials are sold as an extra option. Just another way to trick the opinions of people and make them believe they're buying something better.
Unfortunately, we live in a time period where the trends in the car industry are NOT decided by the educated and knowledgeable experts, but by the clueless average Joe's who make up the majority of the market...what the majority wants will sell the most, by default, it's just tragic that the majority is clueless when it comes to just about anything, especially cars. I can't put it into words how frustrating it is to work in the car industry today, because you're not allowed to do what you know is best, but what the market demands, even if you know it's worse.
The car industry is now in a state that the hand watch industry was in in the 80's, with the digital watches coming out and becoming popular. It was a flashy novelty for a while, but then people quickly realized that mechanical watches are just better and cooler, and they became even more appreciated. I'd bet that in about 20 years, cars that will have physical buttons, analogue gauges, etc. will be luxury cars only, and those features will be considered luxury features.
Having just purchased my third Tesla Model S this last fall and dealing with ever declining quality, I am now in the middle of a buyback. I chose to purchase the EQS 450+ and just took delivery today. So much to love about this car compared to the Model S. There will be a few things I will miss about the Model S, too. By the way, good luck finding one with a hyperscreen for under $150k because of dealer markups. I can't blame them. You might be shocked how most actually have the more traditional S Class vertical screen, instead (something none of these TH-cam video reviews are based on).
I applaud Mercedes for having 10 degrees of rear steer on all trim levels as this along with the bank vault quiet ride handling sets it apart. It is a shame the heated steering wheel is not standard. So with gloves on while holding a fridged steering wheel we’ll be calling “Hey Mercedes” so often that bank vault quiet ride will be spoiled. One request is curb warning being added as the rear wheel turns right as you turn left from parking beside a curb on the passenger side could curb the rear rim along its 10 degree path. If not sensing then as EQS with cameras obviously knows the curb is to the right side can simply inhibit the rear steer until it’s clear of the obstacle. Thanks for a great review of a great product.💯
It's really a shame they cheap out on the heated steering wheel! How will people survive the winters in Florida without?????
@@dukeofspeed2072 How will the New Yorkers that haven’t moved to CA with Kumo or to Florida screen select. Suffice it to say it’s an option cold New Yorkers will still need 😁 and warm ones won’t.🤣
Great ideas on preventing curbing the rear wheels! I wonder if they can do this as an OTA update?
Hoping that by the time I'm ready to buy into the EV tech, they've come full circle and come back to dials and switches.
Thanks for a great video! You summed it up perfectly. It's a beta. I feel the same way about my 2018 S450. It's an amazing car for sure but I was surprised by a few of the things that weren't quite ready for prime time in a vehicle of this class and price. Still, I'm glad Mercedes is finally stepping in and showing Tesla owners what a real luxury EV looks like.
I am sure down the road, it will have more problems than Tesla
@@MalamIbnMalam I wouldn't be so sure of that but even if it does, there are plenty of MB dealerships to service them. Ever seen a Tesla dealership?
@@GunnyPhillips Tesla has service centers.
@@MalamIbnMalam I know that but they aren't actually equipped to do anything other than order parts and new Teslas. At least that the case where I live. I test drove one there years ago.
@@GunnyPhillips I just took mine to a service center last week and they rotated tires, filled up the washer fluid, did a paint touch-up and then checked for OTA updates (I already had the latest one).
We will see the 2. VERSION of the EQS , EQE , EQ GLS, EQS MAYBACH and I think :
1. Front Trunk in all the 2.Versions of the Mercedes and Maybach EQ Lines if you just decide to lay the battery intercooler flat down in front of the Front wheels…and make the HEPA Filters smaller and extend the too short front overhang…
2. Fully Soundproof barrier between the cabin and the rear trunk…
3. the small rear opening of the EQE Trunk will disappear for a big opening and sound proof barrier.
4. thank you Motoman for all these testing and insights…we would like to see you piloting in formation flight with your pilot friends and their aeroplanes over the parked testcar of the week…and more droneshots of the cars you Drive…
5. when the Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric is released the new versions more soundproof versions of the Mercedes Maybach Lineup should be ready…and I really want to know the huge possibilities of a front trunk in a Rolls-Royce Electric with special hand crafted Luggage editions matching the inside Leather colors and stitching…
6. In these modern electric times the manufacturers should not shy away the adventure aspect of driving and provide full aerodynamically integrated lockable Electric bike transport capsules attached to the rear trailer hitch of the Maybach EQS and Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric…
I’m not a big EV guy, but MB really knocked it out of the park with this EQS. This was a great review of a very complex electric S Class. You should be doing interior design for all the major OEM’s. Your instincts for what should be done to the interiors and UX of these vehicles is second to none. Very cool back story about the location for the shoot. No wonder you were tearing it up through the twisty’s that aren’t your usual shoot road.
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Taycan is the funnest to drive, this 580 is just right, is more luxury car for old man like me - so I gave up my Taycan for this, less speeding ticket possibility for me - however is a long car, it barely fits my garage.
Blows my mind people actually considered Tesla's luxury cars at any point. I mean, their build quality was below smallest premium brand models, let alone comparable to stuff that sells at a similar price. A Mercecedes C class has a far high quality interior and is overall a much higher quality car than a Model S, yet the Model S costs more than a Mercedes S class.
A Fusion had better seats.
yeah but a c-class doesn't make fart noises
Cool review. I love this car. Grettings from germany ;-)
Greetings from the Spruce Creek Fly-In.
I just ordered an EQS 580 (pinnacle) with all the options in Graphite Gray and the Macchiato interior.
They gave me a delivery date sometime in May. I'm looking forward to getting it and, later... perhaps the Maybach version to replace my S600X. I just hope they do something to the body other than adding another 8 inches and calling it a day.
I'm wondering if that charging cord would work with a 50 amp outlet I use for my Tesla and Motor Coach? It charges the Tesla in 8 hours.
please comment on the choice optins ; like HUD; INTERIOR TRIMS ; WHEELS ; HEATING PACKAGE ETC; tHANKS.
In the age of self-driving, data and software is king. The US will be the most dominant player, just like with all other software industries.
Glass cockpit, badass !
When I spec one, I'll have to aks the dealer to discount me for the options they feel a car like this should have as standard.
At this point all electric car reviews should start by telling us how fast the car fast charges. That is now the most important thing for an ev at this point
Mercedes has always been surprising what beautiful cars
Wow Motoman!
Your standard is not bad, not bad at all.
When they change the technology platform to Solid State batteries then I would be interested.
Notice the large Mercedes symbol at the front grill? Put three cameras into the symbol housing per quadrant. Have the quadrants rotate to have a primary camera sensor, ultra wide sensor, and telephoto sensor for many camera and photo applications besides the usual photos of friends' group with car gatherings.
What are the two features that didn’t make the cut?
I left there in 2007 but I believe the Hudson River crossings right now are at about $19 for a car. I'm fairly certain I remember when it was $3 🤣
Just like with the S-Class, there's no reason one of the safest cars on the planet should have you taking your eyes off the road to adjust the volume or temperature. I'll say it again, times may change but standards must remain.
I actually really really like the EQS - the screens inside even grew on me. But man that exterior has not, Mercedes’ has a really good thing going with this platform but they really need to fix the styling.
I think they are going for aerodynamic efficiency. I think buyer would give up 50 miles of range for an exterior as nice as the interior.
If I had the monies I'd be riding this for long distance travel car.
Nice car, looked good murdered out.
And I'm usually not a fan of wheels larger than 20s. Dash is better looking. Maybe a little more headroom in some areas. And I would probably opt for the two drive version with extended range. Would be nice to see a test in eco mode. On how far you can go. City and highway. Toodles
If only they had a charging network it would be perfect!
just wait a year or two...there are charges being build everywhere. I guess in the US they will have a good deal with Electrify America .
@@tzarcoal1018 Electrify America, has only a few chargers, most are in bad condition, very low charging speeds, and/or broken, and more often than not are in use for hours, it is not a viable option at all. They have to take the charging network seriously like tesla has, or it's a no go an all fronts. It's like having a car that you can never get gas for, unless you are home.
@@AnarchoHumanism i am not from the US, so i have no first hand experience, but here in Germany, people with Teslas love to trash talk other chargers so i am always a bit sceptical with claims like that. Overall it is pretty alright with other chargers here.
Ah, the Fiero. Good times.
I'm anxious to see the Lucid GT once it makes production. Have one reserved but waiting to see the reality of a production model. So many intriguing cars are coming out now that it is becoming difficult to choose. As I said, good times.
I think you are confusing pitch with row again. Refer to a vehicle dynamics textbook? And what about Lucid Air?
Dude…that donut gave me the willies
MotoMan rocking in a Fiero is something we need to see!
Be careful what you wish for because you may get it:)
That interior looks like the inside of a gamer PC
what is the range and how much does it cost?
All contained within the episode.
FYI Land Rover have had a multi-function HVAC dial since the introduction of the Velar.
As you may have seen in many episodes, I have been screaming for this in other cars.
@@MotoManTV Oh, I know you have and I for one completely agree. It's definitely a safety issue for sure.
EQS "long range" has WLTP range of 780 km (484 miles)
I would miss the nob for the center screen.
When he said, "taken from a page of one of his favorite authors", I thought he was going to say Elon Musk.
Did you film this in Marin County?
Nope. Other side of the 280 in Silicon Valley. Have a look on a map for Woodside.
Not a fan of the outside styling (at least not yet) & definitely not a fan of the huge amount of glass surfaces on the inside. But, it's good to see some EVs finally getting to the doorstep of acceptable range for a person to have one as a sole automobile. My metric for acceptable range of an EV is a drive such as L.A. to Vegas. Gotta have a solid 350ish miles of range.
I love the toll rant 🤣
Came from many years of pain.
Love your work
Thank you! Cheers!
discount on disruption on the supply chain? come on, Benz dealership is charging so much more than MSRP
Your conversion is of, by a lot, 5888 pounds would be 2676kg, meaning your 2015kg claim is +/- 23% OF.
Official sources state 5533.6 pounds (not 5888) and 2510 kg, still of by a huge margin.
So it's now a contest between car makers to see who can get the driver distracted the most, lets just get it over with and make the windshield a giant tv screen, who needs to watch the road.
What about netflix, gaming, and other services on the main screen? You need to be able to keep occupied as you charge. So close to becoming perfect, but tesla still wipes the floor with it in that regard!
Important to note is that this car blows away Tesla on range and range added over a 20 minute stop.
You will not need ANY extra stops on a day's of driving. The efficiency and battery size ensure the first stop will be for your bladder or pie hole, not for electrons. Being so slick aerodynamically, motorway driving barely puts a dent into range and compared to the original Audi e-tron you need a whole lot less energy that even pours in quicker, to get you another 3 hours of driving silence. It's setting a high standard. Consumption pretty much the same as the Model 3 Long Range. But it's a land yacht.
It’s like 6000lbs 😅😅🤦🏾♂️ And that range is trash for a over 100kwh battery.
I'm not a fan of those headrest, I want to say seats but it's just the headrests that I have any gripe about
Toll payment system! I forgive you because you have no clue what that is. I owned a trucking business for decades and that cross compatible toll system is a god sent miracle and worth every penny of $223.
What that system does is make your car cross compatible with every U.S. automatic toll system. Your paying $223 for the transmitter and not a penny goes to any agency of any kind/level.
This is a system that only commercial motor carriers could obtain until this EQS. It also gives a discount on most toll systems. If you plan on traveling with your EQS your a fool not to get it but if you’ll never leave your state, you shouldn’t buy that option.
Tolls are against my religion.
How about Lucid Air?
Derek Jenkins will be joining me on the show soon.
I love the interior, but the exterior is an entirely different story. I‘ve been looking at the cars exterior for months now and it isn‘t growing on me at all since it came out. The one bow design is the worst decision Gorden Wagener ever made since he became the chief designer of Mercedes.
Geez that’s freakin heavy!
The small star here is the Omega Seamaster Diver
007 40th Anniversary:)
Hey MotoMan! Do you know when the EQE is to come to the US, and moreover, have you heard if there will be an EQE Coupe? That's what I would want!
From what I was told, it is about two months behind Europe.
I like the two-tone. I'd have a good wrap shop design me an advanced version on it.
This interior makes a Tesla Model S look like a Toyota Camry.
I believe Hyundai builds a fully electric G80 for the Korean market.
Tesla has motors capable of very high revolutions, 18,000, up to 20,000 for the plaid. So they can have a final drive ratio that gives incredible acceleration, while the high revving ability allows high speed. Others don't have that advantage so must choose acceleration or top speed. Taycan's answer is to use a 2 speed gearbox.
@@Wised1000 how often are U blowing by people at the stop light or passing people on the highway
This is the future Mercedes you saw in movies about the future. It's clearly a Mercedes-Benz but looks nothing like s class cars of the past. For 129k not bad. To put into context. 1987 our 560sel was $87k adjusted to 2021 dollars that's $210k
Beautiful car but you didn't mention anything about battery life time, safety system and outodrive system. I feel that Still behind Tesla on preforming technology. I am going to wait a couple of years to see what the data tell us and compare again.
Overall it seems pretty nice👍
Didn't Merc/Daimler make luxury EVs like 100 years ago?
People seem to forget just how old electric motors are.
The AMG EQS will feature high fidelity exterior speakers simulating a turbocharged V8 and aggressive AMG badging. 😃
And a wing?
I can see a nightmare with those pop out door handles in the icy northern terrain.
Waiting for a lucid air review
Will be bringing Derek Jenkins, VP of Design, on for that one.
The front end does not appeal to me. I recognize it as a Merc only because of the emblem.
Why give Mercedes so much credit for build quality and reliability? Everybody knows you don't own one out of warranty. Love the review, as always.
Thaaaaank you! Some one said it
I owned a 2007 S550 that was 12 years old and had 155k miles on it when I sold it to buy my current 2017 S550 that is now out of warranty. I have found that the warranty claim is largely nonsense. My cars have been beautifully made, reliable machines.
It is indeed very expensive to repair an S-class vehicle when parts age out, but if you can't afford it, you probably shouldn't be tooling around in a $100,000+ car anyway. Using an independent Mercedes mechanic instead of the dealership also helps a lot.
We test drove an EQS 450+ recently Can't wait to get the EQS 580, exclusive trim, that I ordered in January 2022 after the test drive. ETA is around September at this point. Maybe chips will become available sooner. That seems to be the hold up.
Both my wife and I think the EQS is a very handsome vehicle.
We bought a new Lexus RX450h last year that took 8 months from order to delivery. It's hard to get a new luxury vehicle built to individual specification these days.
I probably will not buy other than Mercedes S class BEV's for so long as I continue to drive. I think my wife will stick with SUV's, but she would like the RX450h in a plugin hybrid version.
@@robertbrown7563 Sample size of one with the S Class.
I have owned similarly priced vehicles and just wouldn't touch an S Class out of warranty. EQS is probably a different story, but the luxury German brands are not yet ready to give up their service center profits, even with EVs. Speaking from experience. Best of luck with the new Merc. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Ooooh! I'm tellin'. I'm straight snitchin' at 7:38 🚘
The trolls whining about the exterior looks are the same puppets that
used to dis the Tesla model 3 by saying it looked like a Dodge Neon...
Move on already!
Great review but I disagree with you on the colour. A tasteful two-tone paint option ($15k) looks absolutely amazing on the EQS.
nice
Like the yacht vibe on the interior. Hating the needless complexity of it.
Very good car.
The tech is wonderful. Inside it seems like a lovely place to spend time. But I'm not in love with the exterior design and I think I've figured out why. The rear of the car has very short overhangs. But the front of the car has a long overhang that is reminiscent of a FWD design like an Audi. If you compare it to a ICE S-class, you notice that the front wheel arch in that car is much further away from the driver door with a shorter overhang. Considering that there is a lot more flexibility in the design when you go electric, I'm puzzled as to why they went with this approach. Was there an engineering mandate like you would have with a RWD or FWD architecture? Or did they just like the upside-down bathtub look of the early 1950s American automakers and wanted symmetry? It's unclear here. This may be better quality than a Tesla Model S in every way, but the Tesla's design is still timeless and even the Taycan is a better looking vehicle. Still, I'm sure it won't be long before I see one in the pickup line at my daughter's school.
Solid observation on design!
Honestly this doesn’t look like an S class on the outside. Wish it did
The first ever luxury Electric car? What is the model S then? the Lucid Air which will be produced before the EQS580? Etc.
I have driven a Tesla Model S and a Mercedes EQS. I own a 2017 Mercedes S550. There is no way a Model S is a luxury car. It's more like a mid level Cadillac. Even my son's Mercedes E350 is way more luxurious. I ordered an EQS 580, exclusive trim, in January. ETA is around September. Looking forward to it.
@@robertbrown7563 that's your opinion. One could make the argument that the Plaid, being the fastest and one of the best handling cars in the world is indeed a luxury vehicle. Do Lambos or Ferarris drive like a Mercedes? No. Different luxury cars drive in different ways. Yet, check the prices of some of these Italian exotic cars.
With that said, from a technological point of view, Tesla has maintained a strong stance in this part of the arena against other competitors. MB is still playing catch-up. Having an array of 3 or 4 large screens is not going to facilitate things as well.
Woodside? You were so close - couldn’t drop by for coffee?
"Hey Mercedes" doesn't seem to work in any car review.
Overall, still a nice car. 👌
@@Wised1000 So who's in charge?
You the owner or the car? 😆
I adore the EQS, but if they actually had had vision and commitment, even if JUST comfort....they could have achieved this car by themselves, 5 years or more ago.
Our knowledge of aero didn't advance much this decade. Electric motors didn't suddenly get efficient. Cells didn't get any denser in last 7 years. We've had LCD screens and light bars for a while.
Merc bided their time and eventually got around to making it all happen. The Hyundai Ioniq 28 kWh charged at 67 kW. So the EQS would get 260 kW with those cells already. 2016 state of the art. Yes, 5 years ago.
Some points are not true. In terms of battery cells and battery chemistry a lot happened in the last 7 years. In fact the EQC & EQA still use Mercs old battery tech while the EQS is the first model to use a newly in-house developed battery with a much denser chemistry. The EQS uses O-led screens, not LCD screens which i dont think were a thing for cars 5 years ago. The Augmented reality Head-up display is another thing that only exists since 2 years. The comparison with the Hyundai Ioniq is not how this works at all !!! Also you forget about the drivetrain that takes years to develop. In fact Mercedes is still developing an EV only drive-train with their F1 devision, focusing on extreme efficiency and performance which will be ready ~2025. Another EV platform for every model between EQA-EQC (sedan&SUV) is in development as well and will be ready in 2025. developing platforms and drivetrains with millions of testing miles takes its time, if they sold this car 5 years ago, that means development and battery tech must have started 10 years ago. Certifying an O-led screen for a car takes months or years stress testing by commission until it gets the approval. This car as it stands would definitely not be possible 5 years ago.
this is not really the case if you look deeper into it...The Screen is not rectangular, 5 years ago large non rectangular screens ( and curved) were almost impossible to come by. It is true that 5 years ago they could have made a good EV and they regrettable did not because it was not apparent enough that this is where the market will go ( consider that you would need 2 years developing so it would be 2014. )
But it would have been a different car.
Make Steering Wheel like Tesla S Plaid that will be cool Looking Space Shuttle Cockpit Spaceship.
Why would anyone mention Tesla in the same sentence as this car🦸🏼
A 2000s wall-to-wall giant garmin, no thanks, lol
But where is it written that an electric car can’t have a traditional looking front end.
is that a Avenger plane?=D
I must disagree. Love the Two-tone EQS paint schemes!
something is wrong with your math. 5,888lbs is 2,676Kg but you said it is 2,015kg. This car is even heavier than a Phantom?
That's what happens when I spend too much time in San Francisco:)
@@MotoManTV Love your video's; when and where I can, I do spread them to other people as they are well done. Just razzing you about the weights and measure because as a Canadian using metric I thought "only 300kg heaving than my C class wagon " that is not that much considering it is a S class carrying lots of batteries but then something did not add up" :) BTW I do know your friend who filled in for you, great guy.
@brianmakse is a proper gentlemen, but don't tell him I said that . . . It will go to his head:)
This looks like a top trim Honda CR-V. Also Porsche, Tesla and Volvo are pushing for minimalist interiors and making the car feel like a home. Should’ve kept the concept design.
That 5.888 lb is actually 2670 kg :)
I'm not a fan of these Glass roofs. Also no shade to block out the sun or shade like in this video kept going for light to dark with the tree line on the interior and scrrens when filming. No electronic glass to do this???? ;-(
I love my knobs in my car, can control them without looking and it works straightway.
I will just wait until the car industry is done with experiments...
Looks nice but I'll wait and see what the Genesis G90 looks like as an EV. See if they get under 6,000 pounds.
They should have built it to look like the new S-class. The look will not be a good sale for those who can afford this. BMW got it right with the looks.
It's ugly, the only manufacturer that still makes okay-ish conventional vehicles is Japan, unfortunately they also make the plastic electric cars 🧃🥴👎
Other EVs are faster.. but thats it. This Car is above the Model S or an Lucid Air..
Uhh, the Lucid Air destroys this in range. The Air looks much better too imo.
That flat door to door look will be dated soon. Next will be movable display.
I'm so nervous watching you drive on that backroad while doing on this menu shit lol. Like dude. There are others roads that aren't packed.
The interior is stunning, the specs are great. It's just.....ugly
I can’t get past it. It’s worse with the dual-color.
This car was designed for China. Personally I don't like the styling, when I found that out it all made sense. BOOoo.
Taycan should afrearedd very afeared [ps: its almost a f-15,14 you need a WSO