Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $104,400. Class median $49,700.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 181.
- Price: 33% above cars like it.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $51 vs $99 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 73% |
| Worth the money | No | 33% above predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the EQS a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.0 in | Median 37.0 in | 77 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.7 in | Median 37.3 in | 78 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.5 cu ft | Median 14.6 cu ft | 72 | Yes |
Is the EQS a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $104,400 | Median $49,700 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 163 hp to 382 hp | 80 | Yes |
| Length | 201.9 in | Median 193.5 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 5.8 cents | Median 11.4 cents | 79 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the EQS a good commuter car?
Yes. $51 a month to commute. Class median $99.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $51
- Median of 79 sedans
- $99
Is the EQS a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 67.8 in tall | 5.0 to 5.7 in clearance, 56.0 to 57.9 in tall | 50 | No |
| Front headroom | 43.3 in | Median 38.5 in | 76 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the EQS a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the EQS worth the money?
No. Priced 33% above cars like it.
- Price, EQS 580 4MATIC Sedan
- $127,350
- Predicted price
- $95,944
- Gap
- +$31,406 (+33%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the EQS a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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