The eqe suv is certainly not a small SUV. Nor should you feel cramped inside. What you do get is a curved dashboard feel at the corners but leg room and head it’s great.
I dont understand why TEsla cannot give us rear cross traffic alert and 360 cameras for parking. All basic items other companies give us and they have less cameras.
Thank you for this detailed trip. Since MB is switching and adding the charging capabilities, I would say the Benz. MB and Tesla have been partners from the beginning. It is always great when companies work together, and then hopefully, it benefits us at the end. Thanks again.
i just got my Model X a week ago, and what i noticed is the wind noise on the highway... on side streets the model x is quiet.. but, as soon as i go on the highway and go to 60-70 miles per hour, there is significant wind noise... i guess my Tesla was not well insulated for high speed driving... i wonder if this is something Tesla can fix ....
Since we live in the Midwest, range is essential. I would like a quieter ride than my Model X, but I love the large space in the X to haul yard stuff. I’ll stick with the X!
@@bitkahunaIt is, been driving a Model Y, and my range is way better than what they claim. Also all electric vehicles have range issues of some sort, sometimes when it's cold your range degrades.
i know the EQS is a quality built vehicle but I'm with the Model X all the the way. The EQS seems like it's on the verge of gimmicky with all the buttons and gauges. And the ambient lighting, while cool at first blush, would start to drive me nuts pretty quickly. As a current 3 and Y owner who aspires to an X, I'll stay on my current path. Great vid by the way!
i have driven some 11 flagships from BMW and Benz in last 23 years .. EQS hands down is the best thing i have ever driven and so much so that we bought 2 in 18 days by Trading our almost new ICE cars.. Tesla is not even a consideration in our household for being too bland and not well built..
Good to hear about the 3W liners. It's hard to find products that are eco-friendly and non-toxic that you can put in your car, especially mats. We'll have to check them out!
It would've been better if you mentioned about the EQS automatic comfort doors in the front and rear. Closing can also be controlled by gesture via the optional MBUX Interior Assistant. I see most of the people in the comments section are talking about the model x automatic doors. Great review by the way!
I have sold my Tesla Model X after using it for three years, Now i have the EQS 580 ❤ I really love it soo much more than Tesla X. You mentioned that regenerative braking doesn't stop in EQS !! this information is not correct you just need to go to the setting and disable the Creep mode and the car will stop completely when braking. The cup holder at the back set is there you just need to press it one more time and it will come out . Range in EQS is 600 to 650 km , i don't know from where you got your data ?!! . Don't understand me wrong , i love Tesla but after using EQS for one year th-cam.com/video/bJ4EoTpRM1E/w-d-xo.html i can say it is better than Tesla in many things. One of the thing i hated in My Tesla was the Falcon Wings doors, it is really dangerous for Children, it bumped my head several times and my mother too, it is not a practical doors, you have to be careful every time some one enter the car. the Range was 400Km 👎 the cargo space is good when folding the back sets but if you brake !!! all the staff and the grocery will fly to you to the front set !!!. the HEPA filter in Tesla is not good as the EQS.
Great comments. 100% agree about the Falcon doors. Overall I love my X but the doors alone are a bigger flaw than any single thing mentioned regarding the EQS.
@@GusJohnson-b3walso the windows… cant stand them in LA. Taking accutane right now and a week ago I drove out to Ventura which was a 2 hour ride in my friend’s model X, my skin was boiling from the sun, the sunshade is… abysmal, what a trash car
Great comparison video, however if you opt for the hyper screen it has way more tech than the model x. Either way the rear seat cupholders if you double push on the as you said pen holder it will come out to reveal 2 cup holders. It’s a fabulous vehicle.
Both have sufficient technology and creature comforts to be rated as good EVs. EQS' sunroofs that can open and close plus the sunshades and ordinary four doors place it above Tesla Model X on my scale of preference.
I know it’s an EV comparison but for me the question that should be asked is EQS vs GLS. The Model X is simply the better EV, the EQS is the better luxury car. But at that price is being an OK very expensive electric (EQS) better than being a Great ICE vehicle (GLS)? Ultimately I think the EQS in the next 3-5 years will be an amazing choice for both luxury AND Ev needs.
Thanks for the review, Kim. For $107K there are too many disappointments. Mercedes clearly has loaded the car with WOW features in order to make up for the lack of what make it a really desirable car. My first disappointment is having to purchase through a Mercedes dealership. (Ugh!) 285 mile range is a non-started for road trips which is strange since it is a very quiet riding car. CCS charging network dependency is also a big negative for road trips. They also put the charge port on the wrong side for future access to Tesla Superchargers. No frunk and small cargo volume tells me the EQS is an ICE crossover (not a clean slate design) A start button is an indication of non-integrated electronics. Portrait screen is not optimal for real-time information display. Lack of tech features like camping mode, sentry mode, Navigate on Autopilot, internet, games, FSD, etc. Some people will be attracted by the heightened sense of luxury, and you can call me a snob, but to my way of thinking, a car without a built in chauffeur is not a luxury automobile.
EQS is a clean slate EV design, but from a company still on the learning curve on how to package EV technology. Same problem with BMW, the X5 has more cargo room than the clean slate EV design iX.
Your first disappointment says it all. And honestly for luxury and tech you won’t beat it. A bit of substance would have went a long way with your comment. Just say not for me….rsther than putting down dealerships who are infact very helpful.
Air doesn't go through the grille because there's no engine to cool therefore it's not needed. It would just create more drag. Those lines are probably for looks and maybe aerodynamics.
We’ve owned two Tesla model S since 2017. Tesla really isn’t a luxury car like Mercedes. Therefore, we have the EQS 580 for 2nd home. There’s a lot to love about MB such as hyperscreen that spans entire dashboard. Rear wheel steering provides a very short turning radius and bird’s eye camera makes parking very easy avoiding curb rash. Massage, sunroof, ambient lighting, quietness, pillows, & fragrance really pampers all occupants. My sedan is getting 375-400 mi range and one pedal driving is almost as good as Tesla. Adaptive cruise control is better than Tesla with lane changing as standard. On the negative side, I hate the start/stop button and there’s no walk away auto locking. Lack of a frunk is disappointing. DC fast charging is only 200 kW and AC charging only 9.6 kW.
@@ramonorlando7124 Absolutely not, we love the car. In fact, we returned a Lucid GT after 3 weeks of driving due to bugs and bought the EQS. No car is perfect, so there’s room for improvement.
As always a great review that talks about real life with kids. A lot of things with limited use. Looks like the back of my car when going on a trip. Do love the ambient lighting.
Tesla Fan here and sold 2018 Model X and replaced it with EQS 450 4Matic. No complaints. Things I miss…. No Frunk in the EQS. Otherwise EQS is better in every way. Thing I don’t miss. The FWD on the X are a disaster and not family friendly for our needs. Try parking the X in a parking garage, you’ll soon realize FWD doors will not open all the way and having access to kids in the back seat is impossible. Still have my 2018 Silver Model 3 and will keep it until I upgrade to the S.
These old OEMs are completely indoctrinated into old stuff. Artificial engine noise? Really? These people are Insane! I will certainly not buy this overpriced hyped up useless outdated vehicle... Waiting for my CyberTruck...
Model X all the way. Wanted to like the EQS, but too many buttons, limited range, cargo space, and no 6 seat version are some of the deal breakers for me.
20:37 Because there are many not so attentive people on this world and having a car turn on simply when you get in might result in some issues. In addition, not everytime you get into the car you would actually want to drive it somewhere.
The app of Tesla is better. You can’t start the EQS with the MB app. With Tesla app, you can drive even without the fob (key on MB version, you must have the key to start your eqs). You can open your home garage with the Tesla app. But not MB app.
You videos are always terrific, and point out the things I am interested in knowing without digressing into unnecessary details. I got a 2023 Model X three weeks ago, after driving a Y and a 3. I aim very happy with the car's upgrades from the Y. While the Mercedes is interesting, I think I would find all the buttons and lights distracting. I love the clean look of all Teslas, and don't ever want to have to deal with buttons again. I can, however, understand how the Mercedes' features would be more entertaining for people with kids. Isn't it wonderful that we are getting to the point where there are more and more options for electric vehicles? Keep up the good work!
Great review. Now I know the Model X is overpriced. ( Sorry Tesla fans). Cabin quality and craftsmanship of the EQS is so well done. It's like a Sheraton bedroom compared to Tesla's Motel 6. The battery pack is the only well worthy advantage IMO. If you have a family, 0-60 times is not a factor either.
Yes, great review. My suspicions were correct. So happy I’m not paying for “luxury” but for performance, practicality and piece of mind. It will take much more than a fancy grill and flashy interior to give up these.
Tesla has a way better battery pack, and better range overall. Also gets you access to the supercharging network, which is years ahead of CCS. Also more storage, and ease of use.
Nice review. EQS has a lot more space (leg space) than Model Y or Model X, so no comparison there. Also the range is estimated at 285, but you will get 350+ actual range on it in city driving, where as Tesla is the opposite.
I have not driven the EQS or any other MB EVs. But I testdrove a new Model X and was surprised at how noisy it still is as well as the poor ride quality despite having air suspension with the improvements from the Raven upgrade. Very disappointed in the X. (And of course the Model Y noise and ride are even worse.)
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 I tried the EQE SUV and agree that it was very quiet, fairly comfortable, and has decent performance. The trim I drove was not very exciting, and the ride was a bit unsettled.
@@mikeni1225 yes it has a safety function. The lighting all pulses red when another car is in your blind spot or you trynopening a door into oncoming traffic or bikes
Thank you for the really detailled comparison! 😃👍 You have an American viewpoint. Interesting, but don't forget it's a German car. The operational concept is a bit oriented to German habits and to the habits and expectations of Mercedes owners. Just turn the time 20 years back and imagine you'd compare a Mercedes coupé vs. a Dodge Charger or Chevrolet Camaro. Completely different concepts for different people with different habits in mind. 😉 That's the interesting in globalisation: most people can choose what they like to purchase depending on their taste. And thanks to internet and TH-cam that everyone can make an informed decision. You gave your good share in helping people making a decision! 😃👍
Fair and fun experiential comparison. The service dictates of my 2016 Model X has been, and still is, impersonally mean and cruel. I' will next opt for the EQS,: because preferentially, a sales/service PESON conversational interaction and negotiation is worth it, for an old guy like me.
If you’re an “old guy” Then I guess no internet for you. Go back to rotary telephones. And hit the library when you want information. Every tesla appointment I had they came to my house. That seems to be service to me?
4:36 You can seamless put a gas car driver inside and it can start without any instruction.... Seen that way, a former Mercedes Gas Driver can start with no problem ^^
Does the EQS need regular servicing ? I may be cynical but Old schoolCar manufacturers are likely to nail you after you buy it with expensive servicing as they have done for decades. No servicing is still one of the many things I love about my Teslas.
Excellent and honest review. Great job. I like the tech in Tesla but hate the customer service I bought 4 teslas starting with my Very Orange Tesla Roadster #796. And 3 model S. Probably my last. Very disappointed in FSD. 11.4.4 sucks. The fact that you can never call anyone. When I started with Tesla I had the numbers and contact info for the head of service and Battery development. Now I can’t talk to someone in Reception at a local service center.
Great review! Really day-to-day perspective which is very refreshing. For me its not a real comparison - the EQS much higher quality and superior in any way - except if you need the Tesla charging network (which will Mercedes use now as well), which would be a deciding factor for me. Since I live in Europe with a good CCS network - it's not a deal breaker for me. The EQS is a luxury car- the X is an appliance and people mover, for what it is - the X is way too expensive.
Let’s put it in this way: Europeans can’t match tesla in where it matters the most for vehicle - the power train and have to resort to becoming some upholstery maker with some fancy leds, wallpaper it ‘luxury’ to impress the uninformed.
@wsu8568 you can speak for yourself! I'm an American and having had the pleasure of both, I chose the EQS. It makes the tesla feel like a cheap Chinese knockoff. The tesla was not a bad vehicle but if you factor in the price point it kinda is for what you actually get. The only cool aspect about the X was the rear doors, the kids love it! Other than that it did not feel as special as the EQS.
Ambient lighting takes away from your night vision in a big way. Especially that one. As cool as it looks I’d never have it on. I don’t even use the tesla one.
That is simply not true. You adjust each zone to the brightness you like, and it is not even close to distracting. Only someone who has not driven an eqs at night would suggest that
4:19 No thanks! I love my Tesla model y and cannot imagine having to turn the car on and off. I like getting into my Tesla and it being ready to go. So seamless and effortless!
So you’re telling us you’ve never had a better car? I drove a 2018 Raptor in high school, back then i thought it was the best thing in the world until I got my hands on a GLS580 in sophomore year of college. Two months ago i went back to Shanghai and rode in my dad’s Maybach.. all i can say is you need to experience different things to enjoy life instead of living in a bubble
Great review we bought the EQS 580 the other day for a great deal. Still learning some of the abilities, but must say the comfort of the drive is fantastic, and the overall feel we are very happy with.
The outside is so boring and yet the interior is so stylish. I think the extra ~$10k over the Model X is to pay for all the rgb lighting 😅 It does look very cool though. I still think the Model X wins for me in most categories but I do believe that ride quality improvements for the Model X and S would really take them to that next level.
@@JakeRichardsong Proven every single time I drive either one of my two Teslas. The rigging calculations that Tesla has been accused of is very nearly accurate to my own experience. By contrast, I recently bought a Rivian R1S and the experience is entirely different. I actually get the range that is qualified and in real world. I think I might have still held out some doubt had I not experienced accurate range predictors on a car.
Why the hell you have the huge seat buttons on the door? how often do you change your seating position? Any feature you use once every month should be done digitally as a profile setting.
I am warning you all. Please do not buy this car based on its outside beauty. They do not have spare parts in stock for this vehicle. If something bad like an electrical part is not working or some minor accident happens, you may keep your vehicle for months in workshops. My vehicle has been sitting in a workshop for the past 60 days since they do not have a spare part, and the funny thing is they do not have an ETA for that. I have knocked on all the doors and even wrote a letter to the CEO MB. They do not have customer sympathy; eventually, we will waste our hard-earned money. German company does not care about Americans. I suggest buying a TESLA even though they have issues with the car is better. They are customer friendly modern company.
Yuu should try an EQS with the Hyperscreen. Will give you more tech and also remove the piano black center console. If the size of the EQS is too much, the EQE SUV is also great.
Ahh, the EQS 450 is nice and so much superior to the Tesla - but wait you really need to review the EQS 580. There is no comparison there, night and day - Mercedes quality and luxury outstrip Tesla. Charging, I have no problem charging my 580 at Electrified America (EA), I took a trip from Phoenix to Charlotte North Carolina and had no issue charging (great network). I saw several Tesla charging on EA even though there was a Tesla charging station not more than 5 miles away (?). Best though the trip was free as Mercedes gives you 2 years of free charging (with 30 minute sessions). Another differentiator - Hyper screen, it's awesome, one screen across the entire dash, look beautiful. O can go on and on, love my EQS 580!
I see much more deal breakers than you. Like too many physical buttons, leather seats ( both last century), no frunk,not as efficient as Tesla, hardly working OTA updates, too heavy, etc.
lol that mercedes is HORRIBLE in all aspects, seriously looks like if i have designed it, is like if the designers think like: ok, lets put this thing here, and this thing that doesn't looks like the rest of the car there, and this screen here, and this thing that looks from other car and age here.. and so on, yes is "senseless luxury", at least the back seats looks in Armony.. and then the lights! W T F!!! you try to make a "luxury car" and the stuck that 90's night club in it?
But is the range really that much lower compared to Model X even though it looks so on paper? Because I have noticed in my Tesla MYP the max range on "chill" mode is about 270 miles, even though I have 303 miles of EPA range. I have seen OEMs range estimates to be on the conservative side. So in the case of Model X, wondering what is the "actual" range?
Mercedes needs to get off their high horse and leave ICE design cues behind. So much wasted space and materials, and goofy design choices (external port for wiper fluid, a start button, and artificially limited regen) Legacy autos are way out of touch
Nice car but doesnt look very sporty. Looks like any other regular car. For that amount of money It should look a little more sporty. The lights inside are cool but after a month off playing with that they become boring. Just my opinion..
As an owner of each, I was bemused by the early comment that if you want tech by the X and luxury buy the EQS. Thats just wrong. The EQS has way more tech than the tesla. The autopilot, wipers, handling, parking camera’s, voice system, headlights are all vastly superior in the eqs. The ambiant lighting is a fantastic as a safery feature. Open your door with a car coming behind you and watch the alerts. As for range…if you are a user like me with days between drives, the eqs has far more range than the x. The x looses so mich power just when just sitting around.
It’s… just not great UI design for such a premium brand. I guess the “glass toy” icons work for some demographics, but it just feels like automakers are the last to leave the skeuomorphic aesthetic in the dust. The RGB strip LEDs everywhere makes it feel more like a gaming rig than a luxury SUV.
After this video, and having visited the Mercedes website (again)... I believe for an SUV I prefer the Model X over the EQS. However, I might prefer the S-Class Sedan from Mercedes over the Model S.
Being a R1S owner and have driven Model X, I prefer R1S more. R1S & MX are more practical for family with kids where EQS SUV is more for adults. Level-3 autonomy, HUD, rear wheel turning, ambient light, massage option and quiet cabin are basically new hallmark of Mercedes Benz brand.
There's no amount of luxury that trumps auto presenting and closing doors, auto pilot that can take you around the city, or the thrill of 2.5 second 0-60 on demand
70 mph test showed that EQS SUV got 375 miles (EPA 305) and Model X LR got 331 miles (EPA 348)
Great review!!! I have both the Model X and EQS 450 SUV- I find myself driving the X the most and my wife drives the EQS.
how much did you pay for the merc?
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That make sense - best for the wife you come second :)
No you don’t
Yeah definitely more of a wife car. Although my wife would rather the X for sure.
Bought the eqs suv today.
Love it.
Test drove the Mercedes EQE SUV and it felt heavy and cramped inside, the EQS is much roomier but for some reason can’t fall in love with the styling.
tesla y is bigger and goog looking
The eqe suv is certainly not a small SUV. Nor should you feel cramped inside. What you do get is a curved dashboard feel at the corners but leg room and head it’s great.
I dont understand why TEsla cannot give us rear cross traffic alert and 360 cameras for parking. All basic items other companies give us and they have less cameras.
Thank you for this detailed trip. Since MB is switching and adding the charging capabilities, I would say the Benz. MB and Tesla have been partners from the beginning. It is always great when companies work together, and then hopefully, it benefits us at the end. Thanks again.
Not a fan of the gamer lighting or being locked out of the frunk. 4ft 9 to 7ft 3 seating adjustment wow!
No frunk storage kinda sucks.
i just got my Model X a week ago, and what i noticed is the wind noise on the highway... on side streets the model x is quiet.. but, as soon as i go on the highway and go to 60-70 miles per hour, there is significant wind noise... i guess my Tesla was not well insulated for high speed driving... i wonder if this is something Tesla can fix ....
Yup - I agree I think they sell insulating stick on foam - but that sucks man - too much noise on my x at highway speeds
Since we live in the Midwest, range is essential. I would like a quieter ride than my Model X, but I love the large space in the X to haul yard stuff. I’ll stick with the X!
except tesla range is never what they claim.
@@bitkahunaIt is, been driving a Model Y, and my range is way better than what they claim. Also all electric vehicles have range issues of some sort, sometimes when it's cold your range degrades.
i know the EQS is a quality built vehicle but I'm with the Model X all the the way. The EQS seems like it's on the verge of gimmicky with all the buttons and gauges. And the ambient lighting, while cool at first blush, would start to drive me nuts pretty quickly. As a current 3 and Y owner who aspires to an X, I'll stay on my current path. Great vid by the way!
100% felt the same way.
Nah not to many buttons💀
i have driven some 11 flagships from BMW and Benz in last 23 years .. EQS hands down is the best thing i have ever driven and so much so that we bought 2 in 18 days by Trading our almost new ICE cars.. Tesla is not even a consideration in our household for being too bland and not well built..
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calls EQS gimmicky,.... if there is one car gimmicky it is a model X
Shame they don't sell the RHD MX in UK anymore, I need to replace my MS so I guess the EQS would be the way to go...
Good to hear about the 3W liners. It's hard to find products that are eco-friendly and non-toxic that you can put in your car, especially mats. We'll have to check them out!
You sound like somebody from 3W lol
@@blipblop92 I know, but we have problems with chemical sensitivities .
2:52 You actual can open it, but there is nothing to see for customers. It is for Service only.
The point is that there is no actual front storage space, like all Tesla cars have.
It would've been better if you mentioned about the EQS automatic comfort doors in the front and rear. Closing can also be controlled by gesture via the optional MBUX Interior Assistant. I see most of the people in the comments section are talking about the model x automatic doors. Great review by the way!
Tesla MX and MY owner for 6 years. This week, I am changing to the EQS SUV 450+ 4Matic.
Did you make the switch to the EQS SUV? If so, what do you think now that you've owned it for a while?
If the price point were closer, the EQS would be a no brainer. Every car should have heads up display, especially in this price range.
I have sold my Tesla Model X after using it for three years, Now i have the EQS 580 ❤ I really love it soo much more than Tesla X. You mentioned that regenerative braking doesn't stop in EQS !! this information is not correct you just need to go to the setting and disable the Creep mode and the car will stop completely when braking. The cup holder at the back set is there you just need to press it one more time and it will come out . Range in EQS is 600 to 650 km , i don't know from where you got your data ?!! . Don't understand me wrong , i love Tesla but after using EQS for one year th-cam.com/video/bJ4EoTpRM1E/w-d-xo.html i can say it is better than Tesla in many things. One of the thing i hated in My Tesla was the Falcon Wings doors, it is really dangerous for Children, it bumped my head several times and my mother too, it is not a practical doors, you have to be careful every time some one enter the car. the Range was 400Km 👎 the cargo space is good when folding the back sets but if you brake !!! all the staff and the grocery will fly to you to the front set !!!. the HEPA filter in Tesla is not good as the EQS.
Good overview.
Great comments. 100% agree about the Falcon doors. Overall I love my X but the doors alone are a bigger flaw than any single thing mentioned regarding the EQS.
@@GusJohnson-b3walso the windows… cant stand them in LA. Taking accutane right now and a week ago I drove out to Ventura which was a 2 hour ride in my friend’s model X, my skin was boiling from the sun, the sunshade is… abysmal, what a trash car
I have just bought EQE SUV 350 for my wife, She love it.
Great comparison video, however if you opt for the hyper screen it has way more tech than the model x. Either way the rear seat cupholders if you double push on the as you said pen holder it will come out to reveal 2 cup holders. It’s a fabulous vehicle.
Both have sufficient technology and creature comforts to be rated as good EVs. EQS' sunroofs that can open and close plus the sunshades and ordinary four doors place it above Tesla Model X on my scale of preference.
You know what I miss the most when I step in to other cars instead of my model X, the automatic doors. I love them too much
Even EQS comes with the automatic doors! 🙂
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@@ashrafc7794 who cares?
Great comparison review Kim! This is one of your best videos. It's so obvious watching this how Tesla keeps it simple and uncomplicated.
Glad you liked it!
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@@ItsKimJavaLove you so much
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I know it’s an EV comparison but for me the question that should be asked is EQS vs GLS. The Model X is simply the better EV, the EQS is the better luxury car. But at that price is being an OK very expensive electric (EQS) better than being a Great ICE vehicle (GLS)? Ultimately I think the EQS in the next 3-5 years will be an amazing choice for both luxury AND Ev needs.
Thanks for the review, Kim.
For $107K there are too many disappointments. Mercedes clearly has loaded the car with WOW features in order to make up for the lack of what make it a really desirable car.
My first disappointment is having to purchase through a Mercedes dealership. (Ugh!)
285 mile range is a non-started for road trips which is strange since it is a very quiet riding car.
CCS charging network dependency is also a big negative for road trips.
They also put the charge port on the wrong side for future access to Tesla Superchargers.
No frunk and small cargo volume tells me the EQS is an ICE crossover (not a clean slate design)
A start button is an indication of non-integrated electronics.
Portrait screen is not optimal for real-time information display.
Lack of tech features like camping mode, sentry mode, Navigate on Autopilot, internet, games, FSD, etc.
Some people will be attracted by the heightened sense of luxury, and you can call me a snob, but to my way of thinking, a car without a built in chauffeur is not a luxury automobile.
EQS is a clean slate EV design, but from a company still on the learning curve on how to package EV technology. Same problem with BMW, the X5 has more cargo room than the clean slate EV design iX.
I ain't reading all that
My long range tesl 3 stated 325 but only drive about 210 in warm eathercold may be 150
@@huunguyen5280 How old is your "tesl" and how many miles?
Your first disappointment says it all. And honestly for luxury and tech you won’t beat it. A bit of substance would have went a long way with your comment. Just say not for me….rsther than putting down dealerships who are infact very helpful.
Air doesn't go through the grille because there's no engine to cool therefore it's not needed. It would just create more drag. Those lines are probably for looks and maybe aerodynamics.
We’ve owned two Tesla model S since 2017. Tesla really isn’t a luxury car like Mercedes. Therefore, we have the EQS 580 for 2nd home. There’s a lot to love about MB such as hyperscreen that spans entire dashboard. Rear wheel steering provides a very short turning radius and bird’s eye camera makes parking very easy avoiding curb rash.
Massage, sunroof, ambient lighting, quietness, pillows, & fragrance really pampers all occupants. My sedan is getting 375-400 mi range and one pedal driving is almost as good as Tesla. Adaptive cruise control is better than Tesla with lane changing as standard.
On the negative side, I hate the start/stop button and there’s no walk away auto locking. Lack of a frunk is disappointing. DC fast charging is only 200 kW and AC charging only 9.6 kW.
This is a more informative pertinent review than hers. Now I just need 100,000 more and I'm a buyer.
Sounds like that EQS sucks then 😂
@@ramonorlando7124 Absolutely not, we love the car. In fact, we returned a Lucid GT after 3 weeks of driving due to bugs and bought the EQS. No car is perfect, so there’s room for improvement.
As always a great review that talks about real life with kids. A lot of things with limited use. Looks like the back of my car when going on a trip. Do love the ambient lighting.
Tesla Fan here and sold 2018 Model X and replaced it with EQS 450 4Matic.
No complaints.
Things I miss…. No Frunk in the EQS.
Otherwise EQS is better in every way.
Thing I don’t miss. The FWD on the X are a disaster and not family friendly for our needs. Try parking the X in a parking garage, you’ll soon realize FWD doors will not open all the way and having access to kids in the back seat is impossible.
Still have my 2018 Silver Model 3 and will keep it until I upgrade to the S.
EQS looks more executive than family oriented .
@17:06 This TOTALLY threw me off. I was like, 'Why do I hear engine noises while she's accelerating'. 😂
Great video! Thanks!
These old OEMs are completely indoctrinated into old stuff.
Artificial engine noise? Really? These people are Insane!
I will certainly not buy this overpriced hyped up useless outdated vehicle... Waiting for my CyberTruck...
I did watch might be 40 videos of EQS but yours was the best
Still I’m going to buy the MB.
Thank you Kim
Awesome to hear. Thank you!
there are cup holders at th back too, in the eqs, loong press the pen holder theyll pop out.
Model X all the way. Wanted to like the EQS, but too many buttons, limited range, cargo space, and no 6 seat version are some of the deal breakers for me.
Bingo!
You are just tesla spoiled 😂😂... too much buttons 😊
I’ve driven both X is way better for technology and ease of use. EQS is fantastic for luxury.
yeah, i agree.. i love my Model X... wouldn't trade it for anything in the world...
EQS is eons ahead in the luxury department, the ride quality is the best I've seen on an EV and I've driven Lucid.
20:37 Because there are many not so attentive people on this world and having a car turn on simply when you get in might result in some issues. In addition, not everytime you get into the car you would actually want to drive it somewhere.
The app of Tesla is better. You can’t start the EQS with the MB app. With Tesla app, you can drive even without the fob (key on MB version, you must have the key to start your eqs). You can open your home garage with the Tesla app. But not MB app.
Incorrect. I have had someone pick up my EQS for me without a key
Features of Mercedes EQS SUV I want in Tesla is, HUD view, Rear steering control, and quietness 😂😂
Liked the rear wheel steering and HUD. A decibel meter comparison over the same stretch of road would be great.
You videos are always terrific, and point out the things I am interested in knowing without digressing into unnecessary details. I got a 2023 Model X three weeks ago, after driving a Y and a 3. I aim very happy with the car's upgrades from the Y. While the Mercedes is interesting, I think I would find all the buttons and lights distracting. I love the clean look of all Teslas, and don't ever want to have to deal with buttons again. I can, however, understand how the Mercedes' features would be more entertaining for people with kids. Isn't it wonderful that we are getting to the point where there are more and more options for electric vehicles? Keep up the good work!
Most welcome
Great review. Now I know the Model X is overpriced. ( Sorry Tesla fans). Cabin quality and craftsmanship of the EQS is so well done. It's like a Sheraton bedroom compared to Tesla's Motel 6. The battery pack is the only well worthy advantage IMO. If you have a family, 0-60 times is not a factor either.
Yes, great review. My suspicions were correct. So happy I’m not paying for “luxury” but for performance, practicality and piece of mind. It will take much more than a fancy grill and flashy interior to give up these.
@@kalintashev rapid acceleration is just that, it is not performance.
Tesla has a way better battery pack, and better range overall. Also gets you access to the supercharging network, which is years ahead of CCS. Also more storage, and ease of use.
@@Paul-sd8vk The Tesla has greater range.
EQS all the way, better all around and super luxurious 😊
can you do cadilac Lirq next
Waiting
Nice review. EQS has a lot more space (leg space) than Model Y or Model X, so no comparison there. Also the range is estimated at 285, but you will get 350+ actual range on it in city driving, where as Tesla is the opposite.
Misinformation at best.
Benz. The interior!
The EQS SUV and EQE SUV are built about 180 miles west of Atlanta.
Oh in which city?
I have not driven the EQS or any other MB EVs. But I testdrove a new Model X and was surprised at how noisy it still is as well as the poor ride quality despite having air suspension with the improvements from the Raven upgrade. Very disappointed in the X. (And of course the Model Y noise and ride are even worse.)
Didnt buy any Tesla because the noise
Tesla quality ain’t great overall. More of a tech, cool vehicle
Try the EQS and let us know :)
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 I tried the EQE SUV and agree that it was very quiet, fairly comfortable, and has decent performance. The trim I drove was not very exciting, and the ride was a bit unsettled.
@@davidbryant2872 Thank you for your feedback mate! Will you or did you decide for a new ride base on it?
If only the Model X had the same ambient lighting, HUD and 3D surround cameras.
Ambient lighting 3rd party on my X ROCKS
is that for mood or does it have an actual function?
@@mikeni1225 Not sure why you’re asking that, Isn’t it obvious? Ambient light for the mood and feeling, whereas the HUD and cameras have function.
@@mikeni1225 yes it has a safety function. The lighting all pulses red when another car is in your blind spot or you trynopening a door into oncoming traffic or bikes
I don’t care about HUD, don’t get the obsession with that.
Thank you for the really detailled comparison! 😃👍
You have an American viewpoint. Interesting, but don't forget it's a German car. The operational concept is a bit oriented to German habits and to the habits and expectations of Mercedes owners.
Just turn the time 20 years back and imagine you'd compare a Mercedes coupé vs. a Dodge Charger or Chevrolet Camaro. Completely different concepts for different people with different habits in mind.
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That's the interesting in globalisation: most people can choose what they like to purchase depending on their taste. And thanks to internet and TH-cam that everyone can make an informed decision. You gave your good share in helping people making a decision! 😃👍
Fair and fun experiential comparison.
The service dictates of my 2016 Model X has been, and still is, impersonally mean and cruel.
I' will next opt for the EQS,: because preferentially, a sales/service PESON conversational interaction and negotiation is worth it, for an old guy like me.
I'd love to change your mind.
If you’re an “old guy”
Then I guess no internet for you. Go back to rotary telephones. And hit the library when you want information.
Every tesla appointment I had they came to my house. That seems to be service to me?
Model X doesn’t look like an SUV. It’s too smal
4:36 You can seamless put a gas car driver inside and it can start without any instruction.... Seen that way, a former Mercedes Gas Driver can start with no problem ^^
Does the EQS need regular servicing ? I may be cynical but Old schoolCar manufacturers are likely to nail you after you buy it with expensive servicing as they have done for decades. No servicing is still one of the many things I love about my Teslas.
Excellent and honest review. Great job. I like the tech in Tesla but hate the customer service I bought 4 teslas starting with my Very Orange Tesla Roadster #796. And 3 model S. Probably my last. Very disappointed in FSD. 11.4.4 sucks. The fact that you can never call anyone. When I started with Tesla I had the numbers and contact info for the head of service and Battery development. Now I can’t talk to someone in Reception at a local service center.
Great review! Really day-to-day perspective which is very refreshing. For me its not a real comparison - the EQS much higher quality and superior in any way - except if you need the Tesla charging network (which will Mercedes use now as well), which would be a deciding factor for me. Since I live in Europe with a good CCS network - it's not a deal breaker for me. The EQS is a luxury car- the X is an appliance and people mover, for what it is - the X is way too expensive.
Let’s put it in this way: Europeans can’t match tesla in where it matters the most for vehicle - the power train and have to resort to becoming some upholstery maker with some fancy leds, wallpaper it ‘luxury’ to impress the uninformed.
@wsu8568 you can speak for yourself! I'm an American and having had the pleasure of both, I chose the EQS. It makes the tesla feel like a cheap Chinese knockoff. The tesla was not a bad vehicle but if you factor in the price point it kinda is for what you actually get. The only cool aspect about the X was the rear doors, the kids love it! Other than that it did not feel as special as the EQS.
Ambient lighting takes away from your night vision in a big way. Especially that one. As cool as it looks I’d never have it on. I don’t even use the tesla one.
That is simply not true. You adjust each zone to the brightness you like, and it is not even close to distracting. Only someone who has not driven an eqs at night would suggest that
The EQS is out of my budget. I am waiting on an EQE SUV 4MATIC. I’ve seeing a lot that Benz has been holding to their range numbers and plus as well.
4:19 No thanks! I love my Tesla model y and cannot imagine having to turn the car on and off. I like getting into my Tesla and it being ready to go. So seamless and effortless!
Can't imagine having to push a button? The Humanity!.... First world problems are real lol
So you’re telling us you’ve never had a better car? I drove a 2018 Raptor in high school, back then i thought it was the best thing in the world until I got my hands on a GLS580 in sophomore year of college. Two months ago i went back to Shanghai and rode in my dad’s Maybach.. all i can say is you need to experience different things to enjoy life instead of living in a bubble
For the price and being Merz, the running board should retract until the door is opened.
Great review we bought the EQS 580 the other day for a great deal. Still learning some of the abilities, but must say the comfort of the drive is fantastic, and the overall feel we are very happy with.
Congrats on the new ride!
The outside is so boring and yet the interior is so stylish. I think the extra ~$10k over the Model X is to pay for all the rgb lighting 😅 It does look very cool though. I still think the Model X wins for me in most categories but I do believe that ride quality improvements for the Model X and S would really take them to that next level.
10:45 EQS SUV has less cargo space than a Model Y: 74 vs 76 ft^3.
EQS please
Kim, nicely done. Fair assessment. Rear wheel steer yes! Quiet is signature Mercedes S. Tesla still rocks for me.
EQS - it’s like a car and a disco ball had a baby
EQs is like a cool baby mama car like a push present 🎁
How much heavier?
I'm VERY leery of any fragrances.
Anyway, good to see MB start to move on EVs. Hope they stay up with the Chinese at least.
The Tesla X has better range… BEFORE we all found out Tesla was rigging its numbers.
Rigging acusation not proven.
@@JakeRichardsong Proven every single time I drive either one of my two Teslas. The rigging calculations that Tesla has been accused of is very nearly accurate to my own experience. By contrast, I recently bought a Rivian R1S and the experience is entirely different. I actually get the range that is qualified and in real world. I think I might have still held out some doubt had I not experienced accurate range predictors on a car.
Why the hell you have the huge seat buttons on the door? how often do you change your seating position? Any feature you use once every month should be done digitally as a profile setting.
Luxury and quality of builds of MB all the way!
I am warning you all. Please do not buy this car based on its outside beauty. They do not have spare parts in stock for this vehicle. If something bad like an electrical part is not working or some minor accident happens, you may keep your vehicle for months in workshops. My vehicle has been sitting in a workshop for the past 60 days since they do not have a spare part, and the funny thing is they do not have an ETA for that. I have knocked on all the doors and even wrote a letter to the CEO MB. They do not have customer sympathy; eventually, we will waste our hard-earned money. German company does not care about Americans. I suggest buying a TESLA even though they have issues with the car is better. They are customer friendly modern company.
Thank you for letting us know! Hoping and praying everything works out for you.
Yuu should try an EQS with the Hyperscreen. Will give you more tech and also remove the piano black center console. If the size of the EQS is too much, the EQE SUV is also great.
That was on the list, unfortunately, no one in my area was renting the 580.
Ahh, the EQS 450 is nice and so much superior to the Tesla - but wait you really need to review the EQS 580. There is no comparison there, night and day - Mercedes quality and luxury outstrip Tesla. Charging, I have no problem charging my 580 at Electrified America (EA), I took a trip from Phoenix to Charlotte North Carolina and had no issue charging (great network). I saw several Tesla charging on EA even though there was a Tesla charging station not more than 5 miles away (?). Best though the trip was free as Mercedes gives you 2 years of free charging (with 30 minute sessions). Another differentiator - Hyper screen, it's awesome, one screen across the entire dash, look beautiful. O can go on and on, love my EQS 580!
I heard the Benz EQS gets amazing range... Is it true?
it gets much closer to advertised than Tesla's advertised range
Do you know when the 2024 EQS SUV will come out? I’m not sure if I should wait or get the 2023
Mercedes-Benz vehicles have too busy interior and the interior lightning for me is way too much
Hi Kim, I wonder if you can review Hudway Driver for Tesla. It is a head up display
EQS far superior to the Tesla X in quality and comfort. Tesla needs to move forward with new designs and quality.
Mercedes👍
Cool, in reality the MB goes a lot further on a charge (check Kyle's test) than EPA, a lot further.
I see much more deal breakers than you. Like too many physical buttons, leather seats ( both last century), no frunk,not as efficient as Tesla, hardly working OTA updates, too heavy, etc.
Leather seats? What’s wrong with that?
@@jackz4149 The production of leather seats is absolutely not acceptable from environment point of view (not sustainable)
@@janh-r8h they’re really comfortable and all my cars have nappa leather, faux leather feels cheap in a 6 figure car
That is a fat car! I would forever be parking 2 miles away from everything
lol that mercedes is HORRIBLE in all aspects, seriously looks like if i have designed it, is like if the designers think like: ok, lets put this thing here, and this thing that doesn't looks like the rest of the car there, and this screen here, and this thing that looks from other car and age here.. and so on, yes is "senseless luxury", at least the back seats looks in Armony.. and then the lights! W T F!!! you try to make a "luxury car" and the stuck that 90's night club in it?
But is the range really that much lower compared to Model X even though it looks so on paper? Because I have noticed in my Tesla MYP the max range on "chill" mode is about 270 miles, even though I have 303 miles of EPA range. I have seen OEMs range estimates to be on the conservative side. So in the case of Model X, wondering what is the "actual" range?
My long range M3 range only 210 stated 325
Mercedes needs to get off their high horse and leave ICE design cues behind. So much wasted space and materials, and goofy design choices (external port for wiper fluid, a start button, and artificially limited regen) Legacy autos are way out of touch
Nice car but doesnt look very sporty. Looks like any other regular car. For that amount of money It should look a little more sporty. The lights inside are cool but after a month off playing with that they become boring. Just my opinion..
model X also love the exotics options but i am moving away from all the buttons.
Amazing video. Was very curious about this car. Thanks so much for making!
Glad you liked it!
As an owner of each, I was bemused by the early comment that if you want tech by the X and luxury buy the EQS. Thats just wrong. The EQS has way more tech than the tesla. The autopilot, wipers, handling, parking camera’s, voice system, headlights are all vastly superior in the eqs. The ambiant lighting is a fantastic as a safery feature. Open your door with a car coming behind you and watch the alerts. As for range…if you are a user like me with days between drives, the eqs has far more range than the x. The x looses so mich power just when just sitting around.
Tesla is falling way way behind, and Elon thinks everything is just fine.
I just clicked on the link to SW, but they don't offer floormats for Model X, Sold out?
It’s… just not great UI design for such a premium brand. I guess the “glass toy” icons work for some demographics, but it just feels like automakers are the last to leave the skeuomorphic aesthetic in the dust.
The RGB strip LEDs everywhere makes it feel more like a gaming rig than a luxury SUV.
Does the auto pilot on the EQS work on side streets too?
After this video, and having visited the Mercedes website (again)...
I believe for an SUV I prefer the Model X over the EQS.
However, I might prefer the S-Class Sedan from Mercedes over the Model S.
Biggest thing now is price. Model x brand new is now starting at 80K where the EQS is 100k plus
Being a R1S owner and have driven Model X, I prefer R1S more. R1S & MX are more practical for family with kids where EQS SUV is more for adults. Level-3 autonomy, HUD, rear wheel turning, ambient light, massage option and quiet cabin are basically new hallmark of Mercedes Benz brand.
Drive a Tesla Model X P90D since 09/23. No issues , always running, and no 100k bottoms ….. the case is clear. Greetings from Switzerland
That’s great to hear!! Owner of a model Y 2023 and already looking at an X for the future
There's no amount of luxury that trumps auto presenting and closing doors, auto pilot that can take you around the city, or the thrill of 2.5 second 0-60 on demand
Is this exact car 107K?
How would the hyperscreen change the tech perception?
Tesla all the way.
TESLA ALL THE WAY….