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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a full-size electric luxury crossover built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since 2022, with model years from 2023. For 2026 the base trim became the EQS 400 4Matic with 355 hp and 590 lb-ft, rebadged from the EQS 450, and the Maybach EQS 680 seats four.
What the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the EQS SUV (X296) as a full-size luxury crossover SUV built by Mercedes-Benz at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and in Thailand, since 2022, model years from 2023, on the EVA platform with a 107.8-kWh lithium-ion battery and up to 660 km of WLTP range, in EQS 450 and EQS 580 4Matic forms plus a Maybach EQS 680. Top Gear (opens in a new tab) says the 4Matic cars are dual-motor and all-wheel drive, with permanently excited synchronous motors that have higher power density and efficiency, and that it is cleverly executed without challenging the Range Rover as a giant piece of modern mobile technology, with a warning to choose 22-inch wheels or larger because of the slab-sided body.
The 2026 changes
Motor Trend (opens in a new tab) says the new base trim is the EQS 400 4Matic, rebadged from last year's EQS 450, with 355 hp and 590 lb-ft, that last year's base trim is gone but otherwise the EQS SUV is mostly unchanged, and that the palatial EQS 680 swaps a console for the rear middle bench seat, limiting seating to four. The 2027 EQS SUV page lists the current specifications.
Reliability records
Check the VIN for open campaigns on any used car. Autojunket (opens in a new tab) ranks the EQS by model year from 2022 to 2025 with repair costs and mileage danger zones, and is a reasonable place to compare years.
Questions buyers ask
Where is the Mercedes EQS SUV built?
Wikipedia lists assembly at Tuscaloosa, Alabama and in Thailand.
How many seats does the Maybach EQS 680 have?
Motor Trend says the EQS 680 swaps a console for the rear middle bench seat, limiting seating to four.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 355 / 536 / 649 horsepower across its electric full-size luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 EQS SUV seats 5 or 7 and is a Electric full-size luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 EQS SUV.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
A distinct body style from the EQS sedan (see mb-eqs), sharing the same badging convention. EQS 400 4MATIC is 355 hp; EQS 550 4MATIC steps up to 536 hp with a 118-kWh battery and up to 317 miles of range; Maybach EQS 680 SUV is the 649-hp long-wheelbase luxury flagship, five-passenger only with no third row.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. Part of the EQ range and the SUV counterpart of the EQS liftback, it is positioned as the battery electric version of the GLS. It is the third model built on the dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture, following the EQS and the EQE sedan.
Source: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 400 4MATIC | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 355 | 590 | 6,305 | 3,500 | – | $91,400 |
| EQS 550 4MATIC | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 536 | 633 | 6,327 | 3,500 | – | $113,900 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2027 EQS SUV come in?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (electric full-size luxury SUV) comes in 3 trims: EQS 400 4MATIC, EQS 550 4MATIC, Maybach EQS 680 SUV.
Q02What are the 2027 EQS SUV trims?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV trims are EQS 400 4MATIC, EQS 550 4MATIC, Maybach EQS 680 SUV, listed from the entry EQS 400 4MATIC up to the top Maybach EQS 680 SUV.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 EQS SUV use?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 355 / 536 / 649 horsepower across its electric full-size luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 EQS SUV have?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is rated at 355 / 536 / 649 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 EQS SUV?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is offered with Standard AWD.