Mercedes EQS Sedan India Debut In AMG Guise On August 24

• AMG EQS 53 makes 658PS and 950Nm with dual-motor AWD powertrain. 

• It does 0-100kmph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 220kmph. 

• AMG EQS 53 is expected to be priced around Rs 2.5 crore.

• EQS 580 variant is expected to arrive around October.  

Mercedes will bring the EQS electric sedan to India on August 24, starting with the range-topping AMG 53 4Matic+ variant. The performance electric vehicle (EV) will be imported as a completely built-up unit and will rival the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. Later this year, Mercedes will launch the EQS 580 4Matic variant which will be locally assembled.

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of electric luxury and discover a completely new way to drive. #EQS #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/5kd5iBiuhh

— Mercedes-Benz India (@MercedesBenzInd) July 21, 2022

Mercedes EQS Powertrains 

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is globally available in three variants – 480+, 580 4Matic and AMG 53 4Matic+. Its standard 480+ variant is rear-wheel drive, while the other two are equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. All variants are equipped with a 107.8kWh battery pack that can be fast-charged at a rate of up to 200kW. 

The standard AMG variant is the quickest of the lot with a 0-100kmph sprint time of 3.8 seconds. The optional AMG Dynamic Plus package unleashes even more power and torque and cuts down the 0-100kmph time to 3.4 seconds. 

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic

With its powerful AWD drivetrain, the EQS 580 variant isn’t too far behind – it gets to 100kmph in 4.3 seconds, as quick as many sports sedans.  

What’s new in the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is the carmaker’s flagship electric sedan – the equivalent of an all-electric S-Class. Apart from its striking design and novel, cutting-edge powertrains, it brings Mercedes’ MBUX Hyperscreen user experience with a three-screen dashboard layout. It consists of a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a similarly sized screen for the passenger and a 17.7-inch central touchscreen to control various functions and features in the car. 

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Other than the Hyperscreen, the EQS will get heated and massaging rear seats, a premium Burmester sound system; and advanced driver assistance and active safety features such as auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and autonomous parking. 

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The new EQS sedan will become the second globally available electric vehicle to be assembled in India after the Volvo XC40 Recharge which is set to debut on July 26. Expect the locally assembled EQS 580 variant to be priced at around Rs 1.75 crore (ex-showroom).