Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $89,950. Class median $47,693.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 173.
- Good buy: 7 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $63 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 73% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 7 beat it on all four |
- 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 SUV a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | N/A | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No data |
| Rear headroom | 39.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.5 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the EQS SUV a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $89,950 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 201.9 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 7.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the EQS SUV a good commuter car?
Yes. $63 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $63
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
Is the EQS SUV a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 67.8 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 43.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the EQS SUV a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 400 4MATIC, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the EQS SUV worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the EQS SUV a good buy?
No. 7 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS SUV EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | $89,950 | 7.3 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 355 hp |
| Toyota bZ Woodland AWD | $45,300 | 4.9 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Kia EV9 Wind AWD | $63,900 | 6.8 cents | 81.7 cu ft | 379 hp |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Limited AWD | $71,250 | 6.7 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 422 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive45 AWD | $75,150 | 6.1 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 | 6.7 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| Cadillac VISTIQ Luxury AWD | $77,395 | 6.7 cents | 80.2 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Plus AWD | $79,995 | 6.7 cents | 75.4 cu ft | 442 hp |
Compared with 1,106 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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