{"id":"mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-450-plus-2024","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqs-suv","variant_name":"450+","model_year":2024,"battery_capacity_kwh":122.0,"battery_usable_kwh":118.0,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":10,"battery_warranty_km":250000,"range_wltp_km":660,"range_epa_km":483,"range_real_world_km":550,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":19.4,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":21.5,"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":265.0,"total_torque_nm":568.0,"top_speed_kph":210,"weight_curb_kg":2735,"weight_gross_kg":3375,"payload_kg":640,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":1800,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":5125,"width_mm":1959,"width_with_mirrors_mm":2209,"height_mm":1718,"wheelbase_mm":3210,"ground_clearance_mm":181,"turning_circle_m":11.9,"trunk_capacity_liters":645,"trunk_max_liters":2100,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","notes":"The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ is the entry-level variant of Mercedes' electric luxury SUV flagship.\nDespite being the \"base\" model, it offers 660km WLTP range (550km real-world) from a massive 118kWh battery\nand includes most luxury features as standard (AIRMATIC air suspension, rear-axle steering, Burmester audio).\n\nKey strengths:\n- Excellent aerodynamics for luxury SUV (Cd 0.26) enables strong efficiency and range\n- 660km WLTP range (550km real-world) - excellent for luxury SUV segment\n- 118kWh battery (largest in SUV segment, bigger than BMW iX xDrive50, Audi Q8 e-tron)\n- Rear-axle steering reduces turning circle to 11.9m (despite 5.1m length)\n- MBUX Hyperscreen optional (56-inch curved display, standard on 580 4MATIC)\n- 10-year/250,000km battery warranty (best-in-class)\n- Optional 7-seat configuration (unique in luxury EV SUV segment)\n- Better towing capacity than sedan: 1,800kg vs 750kg\n- Off-road mode with transparent hood camera (virtual view through hood)\n- Built in USA (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) - first Mercedes EQ model made in America\n\nKey weaknesses:\n- 400V architecture limits DC charging to 200kW (vs 800V competitors: BMW iX 195kW)\n- 31-minute 10-80% charging slower than some rivals (BMW iX: 35 min, similar)\n- No V2G/V2L bidirectional charging (unlike Korean competitors)\n- Only 6.7s 0-100 acceleration (vs BMW iX: 4.6s, Tesla Model X: 3.9s)\n- Heavy at 2,735kg (vs BMW iX: 2,585kg, Tesla Model X: 2,445kg)\n- No 22kW AC charging standard (optional)\n- Expensive: €115,000 base (vs BMW iX xDrive50: €105,000, Audi Q8 e-tron 55: €90,000)\n\nCompetes with:\n- BMW iX xDrive50 (€105,000): 630km range, faster (4.6s), more tech-forward design\n- Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (€90,000): 582km range, less expensive, less luxurious\n- Tesla Model X Long Range (€105,000): 560km range, faster (3.9s), 7-seat standard, better software\n- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (€181,000): PHEV not pure EV, sportier\n\nThe EQS SUV 450+ targets buyers prioritizing ultimate luxury, space, and versatility over performance and charging speed.\nMost popular configuration: 450+ with MBUX Hyperscreen and 7-seat package (~€125,000).\n\nReal-world efficiency: 21.5 kWh/100km (vs WLTP 19.4) confirmed by independent testing.\nReal-world range: 550km mixed driving (vs 660km WLTP, 483km EPA).\n","created_at":"2026-02-08","updated_at":"2026-02-08","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQS SUV","body_style":"suv","segment":"J","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":115900}]}