2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- EQS 550 4MATIC AWD, 536 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 28% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 23% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 550 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 536 hp | 633 lb-ft | 6,327 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $112,450 |
| EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 590 lb-ft | 6,305 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 5.9 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $89,950 |
| 400 4MATIC | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $89,950 |
| EQS 450+ Sedan | Electric | 355 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $99,900 |
| 550 4MATIC | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $112,450 |
| EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan | Electric | 536 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $123,900 |
| Mercedes-Maybach 680 4MATIC | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $180,000 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 355 hp | EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | $89,950 | Base | $877 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | N/A | 400 4MATIC | $89,950 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 2 | 536 hp | EQS 550 4MATIC AWD | $112,450 | +$22,500 | $857 | -$20 |
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 | 2 | EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | $89,950 | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the EQS 400 4MATIC AWD: 355 hp, 79 MPGe, $89,950. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | Performance Calligraphy Design AWD | 422 hp | 85 MPGe | $76,490 | 5.1 s |
| Rivian R1S | Dual Standard AWD | 533 hp | 85 MPGe | $76,990 | 4.5 s |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | Luxury AWD | 615 hp | 86 MPGe | $77,395 | 3.7 s |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 4dr LYRIQ-V AWD | 515 hp | 80 MPGe | $78,595 | 3.3 s |
| Volvo EX90 | Twin Motor Performance Plus AWD | 670 hp | 86 MPGe | $84,995 | 4.0 s |
| BMW iX | xDrive60 AWD | 536 hp | 97 MPGe | $88,500 | 4.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
EQS SUV by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | EQS 550 4MATIC AWD | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 4.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 536 hp | 510 hp |
| Curb weight | 6,327 lb | 5,842 lb |
| hp per ton | 169 | 175 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| MSRP | $112,450 | $116,150 |
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