The Mercedes-Benz EQS is one of the most exquisite electric cars in the world and the exquisity is seen in the design and styling as well. It looks futuristic with the three-pointed star embossed into the glossy grille up front. Aerodynamics has played a major role in the design of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and the sloping roofline is testimony to this.  The five-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels stand out in a crowd and the electric luxury sedan looks fantastic while on the move. The cabin is airy and spacious with lots of room especially for the passengers in the rear. It is available with two interior upholstery options. The entire dashboard is a technological masterpiece with multiple large screens covering a majority of the dashboard. Ambient lighting strips further enhance the feel on the insides of the sedan. It is certainly one of the more sophisticated interiors seen in a car so far.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is available in multiple configurations and variants. The EQS 580 in India is powered by a 107.8kWh battery pack. The EQS 580 features all-wheel-drive, courtesy of the two electric motors that drive the front and rear wheels. Together, these motors put out 523bhp and 855Nm.  Acceleration from 0-100km/h is done with, in just 4.3 seconds and the EQS 580 will go on to touch a limited top speed of 210km/h. However, there is a more powerful variant called the EQS 53. This is the AMG equivalent that produces 238bhp and 165Nm more than the EQS 580.

The large 107.8kWh battery pack in the Mercedes-Benz EQS allows it to feature the highest range in the Indian market. The EQS 580 boasts an ARAI claimed range of 857 kilometres on a fully charged battery pack.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the most feature-packed electric car in the world. The entire list of features seems endless and it is impossible to place it in a single paragraph. However, there are a few features that stand out. For example, there is the Hyperscreen that is made up of three screens joined together by a single glass panel. The infotainment unit is a 17.7-inch screen while the driver and passenger have to make do with 12.3-inch screens. The Mercedes-Benz EQS also allows users to play games. Other features include 3D maps, heads-up display, Burmester 3D surround sound, 9 Airbags, MBUX tablet for the passengers at the rear, etc.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is one of the most advanced cars to have come out of the Mercedes-Benz stable. It is to all intents and purposes, the pinnacle of EVs when it comes to mainstream cars and it certainly stands out among a crowd. The Mercedes-Benz EQS certainly is the car to beat when it comes to EV engineering.