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Fuel Type
Electric
Range
490 miles
Real World Estimate
416 miles
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
130mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
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Fuel Type
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Range
490 miles
Real World Estimate
416 miles
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
130mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS Review
With this enhanced EQS, Mercedes aims to re-write the rules of what a luxury limo should be. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
With this further improved EQS, Mercedes' most opulent EV, the Stuttgart brand has tried to further redefine what the luxury limo of the future will look like. It goes further on a single charge than any European rival and still claims to be the most aerodynamic production road car yet made. The cabin is suitably futuristic, the drivetrains are potent, the technology's impressive -and of course, the prices are high. Everything you'd expect really - from a car that, equally, might be everything you wouldn't expect a large luxury boardroom conveyance to be.
Background
What might the luxury limo of EVs look like? This is the Mercedes take on that question, the EQS, a car we first saw back in 2021 but more recently further updated to create the car we're going to look at here. Early EQ Mercedes models mirrored the look of their combustion counterparts quite closely, but the EQS looks nothing like an S-Class, outside or in. And of course, the driving and ownership experience it offers is completely different too.
One thing is common though. The S-Class has always been the model on which we've first seen Mercedes choiciest engineering and electronic innovations, features which then filter down into more affordable cars in the Stuttgart maker's portfolio. So it is with the EQS, which pioneers new technology in aerodynamics, cabin screen tech and charging - to name just three things amongst many - which will all be seen in future smaller Mercedes EQ models. But started here with this one.
This car (which will eventually be replaced by an EV version of the next generation S-Class) got improved in Spring 2024, but a far greater package of enhancements were introduced in Spring 2026, creating the car we're going to look at here.
Engines and Tech Spec
Mercedes wants to retain its position as leader in the segment for boardroom-level large-sized full-electric luxury saloons. Well the increase in usable battery size (from 118kWh to 122kWh) with better versions of this further updated model certainly puts it in pole position against obvious rivals like the BMW i7 and the Jaguar Type 00 in that regard. The 542 mile figure of the improved mid-level EQS 450+ is better than any competitor other than the Lucid Air (which isn't currently made in right hand drive form). The rival BMW i7 50 xDrive only manages 452 miles.
That EQS 450+ has a single rear-mounted motor putting out 408bhp, which will get you to 62mph in 5.9s. If you don't need to go quite as fast as that, then Mercedes also offers a 367hp EQS 400 single motor entry-level variant, though that has an older 112kWh battery, so only goes up to 490 miles between charges. The top dual motor EQS 580 4MATIC uses the new 122kWh battery, puts out 585hp, makes 62mph in just 4.1s and manages up to 526 miles between charges.
Quite a lot has potentially changed with the EQS driving experience as part of this second update. The brake recuperation system has been improved, sending more energy back to the battery than before. And the company has added 'Intelligent Damper Control' to the AIRMATIC air suspension which the company claims will add noticeably better comfort over speed humps and poorer urban surfaces. As before, suspension parameters are adjusted depending on the drive mode you select - choose from 'Eco', 'Comfort', 'Sport' and 'Individual'. The ride height falls at above 74mph, which improves aerodynamic efficiency and ups the driving range.
There's also now the added option of steer-by-wire technology, which removes the physical connection between the steering wheel and the steering rack. The system's controlled by an aeroplane-style yoke and its much lower steering ratio means that you won't have to cross your arms when making a turn. As before, rear wheel steer is standard, so there's a tight 11-metre turning circle, which is extraordinary for a 5.21-metre long limousine.
Design and Build
You would have to know the EQS pretty well to spot the exterior visual changes made to this further updated model. But if you do, then you might spot the changes made to the illuminated front grille with its chrome slates and backlit three-pointed star pattern. The 'DIGITAL LIGHT' LED headlights now get the brand's three-pointed star lighting signatures.
As before, this EQS saloon (it's actually a five-door hatch) shares all its engineering and cabin luxury with a separate crossover model, the EQS SUV. Also as before, there's an uber-slippery drag coefficient of just 0.20Cd. Smooth surfaced panels devoid of creases help here, as does the coupe-like profile, the short overhangs and the frameless doors with their flush fitting handles. There's a large fastback-style tailgate. And the clamshell-style bonnet can't be opened.
Mercedes has now standardised its 55.5-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, which gives you three separate displays housed beneath a single, curved panel that's 141cm wide. Of these, the driver gets a 12.3-inch instrument screen, there's a 17.7-inch central infotainment monitor and a third 12.3-inch display sits ahead the front passenger. The infotainment part of this set-up has been enhanced with a 'Zero Layer', which helps display the most-used functions in the customisable short-cut bar. Another change with this update comes with heated seatbelts, which can warm to 44-degrees C in cold weather.
Rear seat space is of course generous, thanks to the long wheelbase enabled by the EV underpinnings. You can add reclinable rear seats. And a removable tablet can be specified for back passengers, along with a pair of now-larger 13.1-inch MBUX screens. There's a huge 610-litre boot, extendable to 1,770-litres with the seats folded.
Market and Model
You're going to need to think in terms of a price starting point of around £92,000 for EQS ownership; that's for the base EQS 400 model which has a 112kWh battery and 367hp. Prices start from around £105,000 for the other rear-driven EQS, the 450+ model, which has a 122kWh battery and 408hp. You'll need around £126,500 for the 122kWh dual motor EQS 580 4MATIC (585hp). With all the drivetrains there are three trim levels - 'Premium', 'Premium Plus' and 'Premium Plus Executive'.
Base 'Premium' spec has 20-inch wheels, 'DIGITAL LIGHT' adaptive LED headlights, AIRMATIC suspension, rear-axle steering and an illuminated front grille. All EQS models now get the brand's 'Hyperscreen' dashboard layout where three displays merge under a continuous glass surface. Avoid base trim and you get an 'Exclusive Nappa Leather Package'.
All versions get the brand's latest MB.Drive parking assist system. This uses 27 sensors to identify spaces and park quicker and comes with a reversing function that can memorise 150-metres of a previously-travelled route - ideal if you're at a narrow dead-end for instance. If you like technology, a key option (£2,625) is the new 'Steer-by-wire' set-up with its sharper responses and aeroplane-style steering yoke. But most customers will prefer to spend first on the optional 'Rear Comfort Pack Plus' package which gives you reclining rear seats; ideally paired with the 'MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System' with its twin 13.1-inch screens.
Cost of Ownership
Almost everything has changed about the EV drive system with this further improved EQS. Mercedes calls it a 'generational leap forward'. We told you about the larger 122kWh battery in our 'Driving' section. Well the original EQS model's 400V electrical architecture has now been ditched to pair this with a far more up-to-date 800V set-up. Which is why DC charging speeds have risen massively, from 200kW to 350kW. Meaning that a 10 minute recharge now adds up to 198 miles of range. A 10-80% DC charge takes 25 minutes with the EQS 400; or 27 minutes for the 450+ and 580 4MATIC.
All variants need 11 hours 30 minutes for a full AC 11kWh recharge; it's 19 hours if you've a 7.4kW AC supply - or 17 hours for the EQS 400. We like the cleverer choice of different charging programmes - 'Standard', 'Home' and 'Work', each of which allows you to pre-set things like departure time, maximum charge level and air conditioning settings. There's also a feature that Mercedes calls 'Eco-charging', which lowers the load on the battery during charging in a way that improves the longevity of the lithium-ion cells. As usual with an EV, you can lower the battery's charge state to a pre-set limit; or delay charging take advantage of off-peak electricity.
Summary
Just as the Mercedes S-Class was in many ways the original boardroom level large luxury saloon, so in future years, the EQS will be seen as being the first car to fill that role for EVs. And it's been considerably improved in this enhanced 800V form.
You might think that the looks lack the traditional gravitas that a car in this class is expected to have. But that's because nothing - not even the crucial issue in this class of pavement presence - has been allowed to get in the way of the relentless engineering drive towards efficiency that characterises this car. The luxury limo of the future must have less environmental impact on its surroundings than the supermini of the past. And for that to happen, a big saloon of this kind must change; radically.
The EQS epitomises the need for that. It's different because going forward, cars of its kind will have to be. Of course, as a top-level executive, you may not be quite ready for this level of radical change. If so no, no problem: that's why Mercedes still makes the S-Class. But if you are, in this car, the future awaits.
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Standard Equipment
Technical Data
Options
Charging info
Driver Convenience
- 5G Communications module
- Acoustic presence indicator
- Attention assist
- Blind spot assist
- Bluetooth interface
- Digital Extra - Drive assist, Lane change assist and steering assist
- Distance assist DISTRONIC
- DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
- Electric charge flap
- Emergency stop assist
- Exit warning function
- Fingerprint scanner
- Fluorescent jacket for driver
- Front and rear wireless charging
- Hands free tailgate
- Hard disc navigation
- Hazard display via ambience lighting
- Head up Display
- Lane keep assist
- MB Drive parking assist 360
- MBUX augmented reality for navigation
- MBUX Hyperscreen - 3 displays merge under a continuous glass surface
- MBUX navigation premium
- MBUX voice control activated by keywords "Hey Mercedes"
- Mercedes Benz emergency call system
- Mercedes me connect
- Mercedes me services
- Onboard use of remote and location services
- PAS
- Pre-Installation for MBUX entertainment plus
- Preinstallation for Digital vehicle key for smartphone
- Preinstallation for live traffic
- Rear belt status indication in the instrument display
- Remote boot release
- Remote Services Premium
- Route based speed adaptation
- Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
- Speed limit assist
- Stop and go assist
- Traffic sign assist
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- 11 kW AC onboard charger
- 112kWh battery
- 350kW DC onboard charger
- AIRMATIC with intelligent damper control and digital extras
- Charging cable up to 22kW for wallbox and public charging station, 7m, straight
- Combined charging system CCS-2 connector
- Rear wheel steering 10 degrees
Entertainment
- DAB Digital radio
- MBUX extended functions
- Standard sound system with 10 speakers
Exterior Features
- AMG exterior styling
- Digital light with adaptive high beam assist plus
- Electric folding and driver auto dimming door mirror with auto dimming rear view mirror
- Heated windscreen washer system
- Illuminated door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering
- Illuminated radiator grille with chrome applications and upright Mercedes star mounted on the front bonnet
- LED daytime running lights
- LED Headlights
- LED High level third brake light
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- Privacy glass - heat insulating dark tinted glass
- Rear boot
- Rear side wing doors
Interior Features
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 4 way lumbar support
- Active ambient lighting with visualisation of music, driver assistance systems and other vehicle functions
- Ambient lighting with directly and indirectly illuminated light lines, 64 colours and 10 colour schemes
- Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo
- Automatic child seat recognition sensor
- Energizing air control plus
- Folding rear seat backrests
- Front centre armrest with stowage compartment
- Front comfort seats
- Front head restraints
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Height and reach electrically adjustable steering column
- Leather upholstery
- Luxury front head restraints
- Memory seat package - memory function for seats, steering column, mirrors with 3 memory positions
- PRE-SAFE system for preventive occupant protection including PRE-SAFE sound, reversible belt tensioning and closing function for the side windows
- Rear comfort seats
- Rear head restraints
- Roof lining - Black fabric
- Single front passenger seat
- Steering wheel heating
- THERMATIC automatic climate control
- Velour floor mats
Packs
- USB package plus - EQS
Passive Safety
- Accident recovery and breakdown management
- Adaptive brake system with HOLD function and brake drying in the wet
- Airbags - driver and front passenger, with extended adaptivity for front passenger airbag
- Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
- Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
- Central airbag
- Congestion emergency braking function
- Driver knee airbag
- Electric parking brake
- Electronic stability programme (ESP) with curve dynamic assist and cross wind assist
- Evasive steering assist
- ISOFIX child seat attachment points with top tether in rear
- Rear door child safety locks
- Three point rear seat belts
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Security
- Anti theft alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection and preinstallation for collision detection
- Dashcam
- Guard 360 degree vehicle protection plus - Emergency key deactivation, stolen vehicle help and collision detection with camera images
- KEYLESS-GO with flush fitting door handles and digital extra
Wheels
- TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor
Electric Vehicle Data
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Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
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Battery Capacity in kWh112
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)1020
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)690
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-100
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW11
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Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)25
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Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change10-80
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Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW350
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Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)Not Available
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Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage ChangeNot Available
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Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kWNot Available
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Battery LeasedNo
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Battery TypeLithium-ion
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Charging Port LocationRight Side Rear
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Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
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Maximum Charging Rate - kW350
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage155000
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years10
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Usable Battery Capacity112
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WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb16.4
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WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH18
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WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL16.4
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WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.8
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WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH3.5
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WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL3.8
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City868
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb789
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH726
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL789
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City539
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb490
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH451
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL490
Emissions - ICE
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CONot Available
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CO2 (g/km)0
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HCNot Available
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HC+NOxNot Available
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NOxNot Available
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ParticlesNot Available
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Standard EmissionsNot Available
Engine and Drive Train
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CamshaftNot Available
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Catalytic ConvertorNot Available
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CC1
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Compression RatioNot Available
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Cylinder LayoutNot Available
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CylindersNot Available
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Cylinders - Bore (mm)Not Available
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Cylinders - Stroke (mm)Not Available
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Engine CodeNot Available
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Engine LayoutNot Available
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Fuel DeliveryNot Available
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Gears1 SPEED
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Number of ValvesNot Available
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TransmissionAUTO
Fuel Consumption - ICE
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EC Combined (mpg)Not Available
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EC Directive 1999/100/EC AppliesNot Available
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EC Extra Urban (mpg)Not Available
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EC Urban (mpg)Not Available
General
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AdBlueNo
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Alternative Fuel QualifyingYes
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Badge Engine CC0.0
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Badge Power367
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Based On IDNot Available
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Coin Description112kWh
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Coin SeriesPremium
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Generation Mark1
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Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
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Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years2
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NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %96
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NCAP Child Occupant Protection %91
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NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
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NCAP Pedestrian Protection %76
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NCAP Safety Assist %80
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Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?No
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Service Interval Frequency - Months12
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Service Interval Mileage15500
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Special EditionNo
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Special OrderNo
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Standard manufacturers warranty - MileageUnlimited
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
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Timing Belt Interval Frequency - MonthsNot Available
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Timing Belt Interval MileageNot Available
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Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
Performance
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0 to 62 mph (secs)6.2
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Engine Power - BHP367
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Engine Power - KW270
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Engine Torque - LBS.FT373
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Engine Torque - MKG51.5
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Engine Torque - NM505
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Top Speed130
Test Cycles
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Emissions Test CycleWLTP
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RDE Certification LevelN/A
Tyres
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Alloys?Yes
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Space Saver?No
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Tyre Size Front255/45 R20
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Tyre Size Rear255/45 R20
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Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
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Wheel StyleAMG 5 SPOKE
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Wheel Type20" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
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Height1510
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Height (including roof rails)Not Available
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Length5225
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Wheelbase3210
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Width1926
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Width (including mirrors)2138
Weight and Capacities
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)Not Available
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Gross Vehicle Weight3120
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1690
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)610
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Max. Loading Weight513
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Max. Roof Load100
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Max. Towing Weight - Braked1600
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Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
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Minimum Kerbweight2607
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No. of Seats5
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Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.9
Charging Speeds
16h 0min
Home
7kW Charger
2h 14min
Fast
50kW Charger
1h 7min
Rapid
100kW Charger
0h 44min
Ultra-Rapid
150kW Charger
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