Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $89,950. Class median $51,795.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 173.
- Price: 21% above cars like it.
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 | $50 vs $99 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 73% |
| Worth the money | No | 21% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 37.2 in | 67 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.7 in | Median 37.6 in | 67 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.5 cu ft | Median 15.4 cu ft | 61 | Yes |
Is the EQS a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $89,950 | Median $51,795 | 69 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 167 hp to 418 hp | 71 | Yes |
| Length | 201.9 in | Median 193.4 in | 68 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 5.8 cents | Median 11.4 cents | 69 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the EQS a good commuter car?
Yes. $50 a month to commute. Class median $99.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $50
- Median of 69 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 | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 58.9 in tall | 47 | No |
| Front headroom | 43.3 in | Median 39.0 in | 66 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | 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 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the EQS worth the money?
No. Priced 21% above cars like it.
- Price, EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- Predicted price
- $74,039
- Gap
- +$15,911 (+21%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the EQS a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 236 trims of other makes, sedans, 2026.
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