{"id":"mercedes-amg-eqs-53-4matic-plus-2024","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqs","variant_name":"AMG 53 4MATIC+","model_year":2024,"battery_capacity_kwh":108.4,"battery_usable_kwh":107.8,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":10,"battery_warranty_km":250000,"range_wltp_km":586,"range_epa_km":451,"range_real_world_km":490,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":20.4,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":22.0,"ac_charge_power_kw":22.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":207.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","motor_type":"permanent magnet","motor_count":2,"drive_type":"AWD","total_power_kw":484.0,"total_torque_nm":880.0,"top_speed_kph":250,"weight_curb_kg":2655,"weight_gross_kg":3095,"payload_kg":440,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":750,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":5265,"width_mm":1926,"height_mm":1513,"wheelbase_mm":3210,"ground_clearance_mm":126,"trunk_capacity_liters":610,"trunk_max_liters":1770,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","notes":"The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is the performance flagship of the EQS lineup, representing\nAMG's first fully electric sedan. It combines Mercedes' luxury flagship with AMG's performance DNA,\ndelivering 484 kW (658 hp) and 880 Nm torque from dual permanent magnet motors.\n\nKey strengths:\n- 3.4s 0-100 km/h acceleration (with Race Start function) - fastest luxury sedan\n- 484 kW (658 hp) power, 680 hp with AMG Dynamic Plus Package\n- 880 Nm torque (950 Nm with Dynamic Plus) - exceptional for any production car\n- AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with adaptive damping\n- AMG Track Pace with lap timing, telemetry, and drift mode\n- MBUX Hyperscreen standard (€8,925 option on 450+)\n- 22kW AC charging standard (€1,190 option on 450+)\n- AMG Sound Experience (authentic AMG engine sound simulation)\n- Burmester High-End 3D Surround (21 speakers, 1750W) standard\n- 10-year/250,000km battery warranty\n\nKey weaknesses:\n- Only 586km WLTP range (490km real-world) vs 450+ 782km (650km real-world)\n- Higher consumption: 20.4 kWh/100km WLTP vs 450+ 15.6 kWh/100km\n- Very heavy at 2,655kg (175kg more than 450+)\n- 400V architecture limits DC charging to 207kW (vs 800V Taycan Turbo S: 270kW)\n- No V2G/V2L bidirectional charging\n- Limited towing: 750kg (vs BMW iX M60: 2,500kg)\n- Expensive: ~€148,000 base price (~€30,000 more than 450+)\n\nCompetes with:\n- Porsche Taycan Turbo S (€199,637): Faster (2.8s 0-100), 800V charging, lighter, sportier, less luxurious\n- BMW i7 M70 xDrive (€169,000): More power (485kW), faster (3.7s 0-100), more traditional luxury\n- Tesla Model S Plaid (€118,990): Much faster (2.1s 0-100), better software, less luxurious\n- Lucid Air Sapphire (€249,000): Much faster (1.89s 0-100), more range, more expensive\n- Audi e-tron GT RS (€142,400): Sportier, lighter, 800V charging, less luxurious\n\nAMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ targets buyers wanting ultimate luxury + AMG performance in electric form.\nIt's the fastest-accelerating Mercedes luxury sedan ever (faster than S63 AMG V8).\n\nAMG Dynamic Plus Package (€11,900) adds:\n- Race Start function: 680 hp / 950 Nm for 10 seconds\n- Drift Mode (rear-biased torque distribution)\n- AMG Track Pace with drift analysis\n- AMG Performance seats with more aggressive bolstering\n\nReal-world efficiency: 22.0 kWh/100km (vs WLTP 20.4) - expect higher consumption with spirited driving.\nReal-world range: 490km mixed driving (vs 586km WLTP, 451km EPA).\n\nThe AMG EQS 53 is built at Factory 56 (carbon-neutral) alongside the 450+.\nIt's the third electric AMG after EQS 53 SUV and EQE 53.\n","created_at":"2026-02-08","updated_at":"2026-02-08","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQS","body_style":"sedan","segment":"F","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":148023,"notes":"The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ at €148,023 is AMG's first fully electric sedan and the performance\nflagship of the EQS lineup. It delivers 484 kW (658 hp) and 880 Nm torque, achieving 3.4s 0-100 km/h\nacceleration while maintaining Mercedes luxury.\n\n**Pricing Context:**\n- Base: €148,023 (+€33,382 vs 450+)\n- Performance config: ~€170,000 (AMG Dynamic Plus, E-Active Body Control)\n- Fully loaded: €195,000+ (all AMG packages, carbon fiber, DRIVE PILOT)\n\n**Key Advantages:**\n- 3.4s 0-100 km/h (fastest luxury sedan, faster than S63 AMG V8)\n- 484 kW (658 hp) base, 503 kW (680 hp) with AMG Dynamic Plus\n- 880 Nm torque (950 Nm with Dynamic Plus) - exceptional\n- AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with adaptive damping\n- AMG Track Pace with lap timing, telemetry, drift mode\n- MBUX Hyperscreen standard (€8,330 option on 450+)\n- Burmester 3D audio standard (€5,950 option on 450+)\n- 22kW AC charging standard (€1,190 option on 450+)\n- 10-year/250,000km battery warranty\n\n**Key Weaknesses:**\n- Only 586km WLTP range (490km real-world) vs 450+ 782km (650km real-world)\n- Higher consumption: 20.4 kWh/100km WLTP (22.0 real-world) vs 450+ 15.6 kWh/100km\n- Very heavy: 2,655kg (+175kg vs 450+)\n- Price >€70k means 0.5% company car tax (not 0.25%) - still saves €8,872/year vs ICE\n- 400V architecture: only 207kW DC charging (vs Taycan Turbo S 270kW)\n- No V2G/V2L\n- Limited towing: 750kg (vs iX M60 2,500kg)\n\n**Company Car Tax:**\n- AMG 53 4MATIC+ gross list price: €148,023\n- EXCEEDS €70,000 threshold → 0.5% monthly rate (NOT 0.25%)\n- 0.5% rate: €148,023 × 0.5% = €740/month\n- ICE 1% rate: €148,023 × 1% = €1,480/month\n- **Annual savings: €8,872** (vs ICE, but less than 450+ €10,313 due to 0.5% rate)\n- Over 3-year lease: €26,616 tax savings\n\n**Popular Configurations:**\n- Base (€148,023): Rare, most buyers add AMG Dynamic Plus\n- Performance (~€170,000): Dynamic Plus, E-Active Body Control, Night Package (most popular)\n- Ultimate (~€195,000): All AMG packages, carbon fiber, DRIVE PILOT, Executive Rear Seat\n\n**Competitors:**\n- Porsche Taycan Turbo S (€199,637): Faster (2.8s), 800V charging, lighter, sportier, €50k more\n- BMW i7 M70 xDrive (€169,000): More power (485kW), 3.7s 0-100, more traditional luxury\n- Tesla Model S Plaid (€118,990): Much faster (2.1s), €30k cheaper, less luxurious\n- Lucid Air Sapphire (€249,000): Much faster (1.89s), more range, €100k more\n- Audi e-tron GT RS (€142,400): Sportier, 800V charging, less luxurious, €6k cheaper\n\nThe AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ targets buyers wanting ultimate Mercedes luxury + AMG performance.\nIt's the fastest-accelerating Mercedes luxury sedan ever (3.4s vs S63 AMG V8: 3.5s).\n\n**AMG Dynamic Plus Package (€11,900) is highly recommended:**\n- Race Start: 680 hp / 950 Nm for 10 seconds (repeated 0-100 runs)\n- Drift Mode: rear-biased torque for controlled drifts\n- Track Pace: lap timing, telemetry, drift analysis\n- Performance seats with more aggressive bolstering\n\nReal-world consumption: 22.0 kWh/100km (higher with spirited driving).\nReal-world range: 490km mixed (vs 586km WLTP, 451km EPA).\n\nBuilt at Factory 56, Sindelfingen, Germany (carbon-neutral production).\n"}]}