{"id":"mercedes-benz-eqs-450-plus-2024","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqs","variant_name":"450+","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":782,"range_epa_km":547,"range_real_world_km":650,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":15.6,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":16.8,"ac_charge_power_kw":11.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":200.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","motor_type":"permanent magnet","motor_count":1,"drive_type":"RWD","total_power_kw":245.0,"total_torque_nm":550.0,"top_speed_kph":210,"weight_curb_kg":2480,"weight_gross_kg":3060,"payload_kg":580,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":750,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":5216,"width_mm":1926,"width_with_mirrors_mm":2135,"height_mm":1512,"wheelbase_mm":3210,"ground_clearance_mm":136,"trunk_capacity_liters":610,"trunk_max_liters":1770,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","notes":"The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is the entry-level variant of Mercedes' electric flagship sedan.\nDespite being the \"base\" model, it offers 782km WLTP range (650km real-world) from a massive 107.8kWh battery\nand includes most luxury features as standard (AIRMATIC air suspension, rear-axle steering, Burmester audio).\n\nKey strengths:\n- World's most aerodynamic production car (Cd 0.20) enables exceptional efficiency and range\n- Massive 782km WLTP range (650km real-world) - best in flagship sedan segment\n- 107.8kWh battery (largest in database, larger than Tesla Model S, BMW i7)\n- Rear-axle steering reduces turning circle to 10.9m (despite 5.2m length)\n- MBUX Hyperscreen optional (56-inch curved display, standard on 580 4MATIC)\n- 10-year/250,000km battery warranty (best-in-class)\n- Factory 56 carbon-neutral production\n\nKey weaknesses:\n- 400V architecture limits DC charging to 200kW (vs 800V competitors: Taycan 270kW, Ioniq 5/6 235kW)\n- 31-minute 10-80% charging slower than 800V rivals (Ioniq 6: 18 min, Taycan: 22 min)\n- No V2G/V2L bidirectional charging (unlike Korean competitors)\n- Only 6.2s 0-100 acceleration (vs Taycan 4S: 4.0s, i7: 4.7s)\n- Heavy at 2,480kg (vs Model S: 2,190kg)\n- Limited towing capacity: 750kg (vs Model S: 1,600kg, i7: 2,000kg)\n- No 22kW AC charging standard (optional €1,190)\n\nCompetes with:\n- BMW i7 xDrive60 (€135,700): More traditional luxury, faster charging (195kW), better towing (2,000kg)\n- Porsche Taycan 4S (€118,737): Sportier (4.0s 0-100), 800V fast charging (270kW), less practical\n- Tesla Model S Long Range (€94,990): Faster (3.2s 0-100), better software, less luxurious interior\n- Lucid Air Touring (€95,000): More range (883km EPA), faster charging (300kW), less brand prestige\n\nThe EQS 450+ targets buyers prioritizing ultimate luxury, comfort, and range over performance and charging speed.\nMost popular configuration: 450+ with MBUX Hyperscreen (~€118,000) or AMG Line (~€122,000).\n\nReal-world efficiency: 16.8 kWh/100km (vs WLTP 15.6) confirmed by independent testing.\nReal-world range: 650km mixed driving (vs 782km WLTP, 547km EPA).\n","created_at":"2026-02-07","updated_at":"2026-02-07","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQS","body_style":"sedan","segment":"F","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":114641,"notes":"The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is the electric flagship sedan at €114,641 - the most expensive vehicle\nin the EVDB database. It offers uncompromising luxury with the world's most aerodynamic production car\ndesign (Cd 0.20), enabling 782km WLTP range from a massive 107.8kWh battery.\n\n**Pricing Context:**\n- Base: €114,641 (most expensive in database)\n- Well-equipped: ~€135,000 (MBUX Hyperscreen, AMG Line, key options)\n- Fully loaded: €160,000+ (Executive Rear Seat, E-Active Body Control, all luxury options)\n\n**Key Advantages:**\n- 782km WLTP range (650km real-world) - best in flagship sedan segment\n- World's most aerodynamic production car (Cd 0.20)\n- 10-year/250,000km battery warranty (best-in-class)\n- MBUX Hyperscreen optional (56-inch curved display, €8,330)\n- Rear-axle steering (turning circle 10.9m despite 5.2m length)\n- Ultra-quiet cabin with Acoustic Comfort Package\n- Factory 56 carbon-neutral production\n\n**Key Weaknesses:**\n- 400V architecture: only 200kW DC charging (vs Taycan 270kW, Ioniq 6 233kW)\n- 31-minute 10-80% charging (vs Ioniq 6: 18 min, Taycan: 22 min)\n- No V2G/V2L bidirectional charging\n- 6.2s 0-100 acceleration (leisurely for €115k flagship)\n- Limited towing: 750kg (vs Model S 1,600kg, i7 2,000kg)\n- 16-week delivery time (vs Ioniq 6: 12 weeks)\n\n**Company Car Tax Benefit:**\n- 0.25% monthly rate: €114,641 × 0.25% = €287/month\n- ICE equivalent 1% rate: €114,641 × 1% = €1,146/month\n- **Annual savings: €10,313** (massive benefit for luxury car buyers!)\n- Over 3-year lease: €30,939 tax savings\n\n**Popular Configurations:**\n- Base (€114,641): Rare, most buyers add MBUX Hyperscreen + AMG Line\n- Well-equipped (~€135,000): MBUX Hyperscreen, AMG Line, 22kW charger, Acoustic Comfort, Parking\n- Chauffeur spec (~€158,000): Executive Rear Seat, Burmester 3D, E-Active Body Control, Digital Light\n\n**Competitors:**\n- BMW i7 xDrive60 (€135,700): More traditional luxury, better towing, longer delivery\n- Porsche Taycan 4S (€118,737): Sportier, 800V fast charging, less practical\n- Tesla Model S Long Range (€94,990): €20k cheaper, faster, better software, less luxurious\n- Lucid Air Touring (€95,000): €20k cheaper, more range, faster charging, less brand prestige\n\nThe EQS 450+ is for buyers who want the ultimate in Mercedes luxury, comfort, and range,\nand are willing to pay €115k+ (€135k-160k typically configured). The €10,313/year company car tax\nsavings make it much more affordable for business users (effective cost ~€104k vs €115k).\n\nBuild location: Factory 56, Sindelfingen, Germany (carbon-neutral, fully digital production).\n2022 World Luxury Car of the Year, German Car of the Year 2022.\n"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":119613,"price_including_vat":119613,"available_from":"2024-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Edition available in Spain.\nPrices include 21% IVA (VAT). RWD with 360 CV (265 kW).\n118 kWh battery (usable), 799 km WLTP range.\n200 kW DC fast charging, 22 kW AC charging.\nLuxury sedan with excellent aerodynamics (Cd 0.20).\nFour-wheel steering for improved maneuverability.\n"}]}