2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- EQS 580 4MATIC AWD, 536 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 40% of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: top 19% of 69 sedans (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 580 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 536 hp | 633 lb-ft | 5,864 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $123,900 |
| EQS 450 4MATIC AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 590 lb-ft | 5,864 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $102,900 |
| 450+ RWD | Electric | 355 hp | 419 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $99,900 |
| EQS 400 4MATIC SUV | Electric | 355 hp | N/A | 5,864 lb | 121 | 16.5 | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $89,950 |
| EQS 550 4MATIC SUV | Electric | 536 hp | N/A | 5,864 lb | 183 | 10.9 | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $112,450 |
| Maybach EQS 680 4MATIC SUV | Electric | 649 hp | N/A | 5,864 lb | 221 | 9.0 | N/A | Single-speed | 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 | 3 | 355 hp | EQS 400 4MATIC SUV | $89,950 | Base | N/A | Base |
| Electric | 2 | 536 hp | EQS 550 4MATIC SUV | $112,450 | +$22,500 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 649 hp | Maybach EQS 680 4MATIC SUV | $180,000 | +$67,550 | 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 | 6 | EQS 400 4MATIC SUV | $89,950 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 450+ RWD: 355 hp, 98 MPGe, $99,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
EQS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2026 Genesis G90 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | EQS 580 4MATIC AWD | 3.5T AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 536 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,864 lb | 4,828 lb |
| hp per ton | 183 | 155 |
| lb per hp | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| MSRP | $123,900 | $92,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree