2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- 580 4MATIC AWD, 536 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 29% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 6% of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 536 hp | 633 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $125,950 |
| 450 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 590 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $107,400 |
| 450+ RWD | Electric | 355 hp | 419 lb-ft | 5,622 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 5.9 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $104,400 |
| EQS 450+ Sedan | Electric | 329 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | N/A | $104,400 |
| EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan | Electric | 516 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $125,950 |
| AMG 4MATIC | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $147,550 |
| AMG EQS 4MATIC+ Sedan | Electric | 649 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $147,550 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 329 hp | EQS 450+ Sedan | $104,400 | Base | N/A | Base |
| Electric | 2 | 355 hp | 450+ RWD | $104,400 | $0 | $798 | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 516 hp | EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan | $125,950 | +$21,550 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 536 hp | 580 4MATIC AWD | $125,950 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 649 hp | AMG EQS 4MATIC+ Sedan | $147,550 | +$21,600 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | AMG 4MATIC | $147,550 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 7 | 450+ RWD | $104,400 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 450+ RWD: 355 hp, 85 MPGe, $104,400. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Air | Touring AWD | 620 hp | 121 MPGe | $95,000 | 3.4 s |
EQS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS: 0.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2023 Maserati Quattroporte |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 580 4MATIC AWD | Modena Q4 AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 536 hp | 424 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,233 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 200 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.0 |
| MSRP | $125,950 | $120,200 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree