Mercedes-AMG EQS 4MATIC+ India Launch: What To Expect

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is all set to hit the road tomorrow and it is coming to India as completely built unit (CBU) or full import model. Now, Mercedes-Benz is also gearing up to launch the EQS 580 electric sedan in India which will take the CKD route and will be locally assembled, but it'll be launched later October, followed by the EQB. The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan will be the German brand's second electric vehicle in India after the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV and here is what we expect from this new model.

Exterior

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan looks quite sporty and it is quite easy to confuse it with a petrol-powered Mercedes from a distance. The exterior builds up on AMG characteristics giving it a sharp and imposing stance. The front end receives Digital Light headlamps, AMG-specific black panel grille with vertical struts in chrome, integrated Mercedes star, and "AMG" lettering, while the front bumper is body-coloured. The front apron features the hallmark AMG A-wing design painted in high-gloss black with chrome trim. And all the design elements help the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.23. The profile gets AMG side sill panels in high-gloss black while sitting on 21- or 22-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in Aero or Heritage design. The rear section has a large rear spoiler with a rear apron in the colour of the car and an aerodynamically optimised diffuser with six longitudinal fins.

Interior

The interior of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is dominated by AMG features offering a sporty feel, thanks to the AMG seats with individual graphics and special seat covers in Artico man-made leather with Microcut microfibre and red contrasting topstitching. Alternatively, seat upholstery in Nappa leather is optionally available along with AMG-specific seat graphics. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan also gets the MBUX Hyperscreen that comes as standard. Three screens sit under a glass cover and appear to merge into one.

Specification

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is underpinned by the AMG.EA platform. It is equipped with two electric motors, with one motor each at the front and rear axles coupled to a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The basic version achieves a maximum total output of 658 bhp with a maximum torque of 950 Nm. The suspension of the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ features a four-link axle at the front and a multi-link axle at the rear and the AMG engineers have specifically improved the components and configured it to make the electric car as mental as it possibly gets. This applies to ride comfort as well as driving dynamics while the AMG Ride Control+ suspension combines electronically controlled adjustable damping together with rear-axle steering.

Performance

The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds with a battery charge level of at least 80 per cent. The top speed is limited to 250 kmph with the optional package. In the basic version, the AMG EQS accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed limited to 220 kmph. All this is achieved thanks to a 107.8 kWh battery pack with AMG specific wiring adapted for high-performance capacity. The system also collects data and adjusts the damping force for each wheel to significantly increase the spread between sportiness and comfort. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ also comes with five AMG Dynamic Select driving modes- Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual.

Price

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ will be positioned above the EQS 580 and we expect it to be priced around Rs. 2 crore.