2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC - POV Review

MSRP: From $125,900
Range: 340 mi battery-only
516 Horsepower
621 lb-ft of torque
AIRMATIC® Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping System
10-Degree Rear Axle Steering
Curb weight: 5,888 lbs
Dimensions: 207″ L x 76″ W x 60″ H
Cargo volume: 22 ft³, 63 ft³ with seat area
Tire size: P265/40R21
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND VALUE ADDED PACKAGES
L3 PINNACLE TRIM
P53 ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL PLUS with HEPA Filter
RWY 21" AMG Multispoke Wheels with Black Accents
R01 Range-Optimized Summer Tires
445 MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display
596 Laminated Safety Glass w/ Infrared Protection
69U Neva Grey Microfiber Headliner
775 Center Console in Natural Grain Anthracite Linden Wood
902 Rapid Heating Front Seats
DB6 Executive Rear Seat Package Plus: Multicontour Rear Seats with
Massage, Rear Neck and Shoulder Heating, Comfort Rear Center Armrest
with MBUX Tablet and Wireless Charging
DY2 Pinnacle Trim: Front Multicontour Seats with Massage,
Four-Zone Climate Control, Power Rear Seats, Heated
and Ventilated Rear Seats, Rear Side-Impact Air Bags, Comfort Rear
Center Armrest with Wireless Charging
Total Retail Price $138,500.00
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[@sgmque9400]

I feel like Mercedes tried to make up for the exterior with the interior :D

[@markhung4765]

if only they could nail the exterior like previous generations 😅

[@sgmque9400]

@@markhung4765 yeah thats the problem when you put all your focus on making the car as aerodynamic as possible, but forget about the looks i guess. with the older (combustion engine) generations they hadnt had such problems.

[@muradaliyev9944]

I'm not sure if you have seen one in person, but trust me, I used to think it was ugly too until I saw one in person, the pictures and videos don't do justice to this car at all, I still don't get how it's possible because in real life it's simply gorgeous

[@sgmque9400]

@@muradaliyev9944 Yeah they are not that uncommon here in germany. Dont get me wrong, the car itself isnt that ugly. I just cant stand the roofline. The rear is gorgeous, the front is ok, but the side profile is just mad ugly (imo). Looks like a boat or something. Edit: The price for that thing is absolutely ridicolous.

[@summerofsteroids]

@@sgmque9400they don’t forget about the looks I think; it’s just prioritizing. In this case, if it does look “uglier” than previous generations, that’s because aerodynamics were prioritized over looks.

[@ronkipp1862]

You found several major issues with Mercedes $130K car. Good review.

[@robertwalker8160]

I purchased a 2022 EQS 580 Pinnacle about a month ago. I absolutely love it! In heavy traffic I activate strong recuperation; I rarely have to press the brake pedal. On the open road I activate intelligent recuperation and the car kinda knows what you need to do with regards to braking and driving. It is sooooo quite and rides sooooo good and is a pleasure to drive; always serene. It also feels much smaller than it is due to the rear steering. Do not buy it if you want to drive sporty. But if you want quite, relaxing, impressive and good range, definitely a car for you. I drove a Lucid Air Grand Touring and was considering that as well. Awesome car but I think I would get tired of the wining noise every time you press the pedal; it does drive and ride awesome.

[@jerrycallows3906]

Thanks for this awesome review! Your POV style gets right into the subject of the review-- the car. So many reviewers here spend too much time on themselves than on the car. I wish they just got out of the way and focused more on the product, like you did.

[@TheTopher]

See the POV night drive here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIfagmyOetKEotU

[@zaranski2009]

This Interior is gorgeous ❤

[@IsandJako]

Man these last weeks you have only posted bangers

[@Sharvictus]

I find this car really interesting. I cannot afford it because obviously, but it’s definitely got some cool things plus bizzare choices

[@long_fellow]

Great video! Could you also review Kia Soul sometime?

[@kukk5368]

Mercedes has become so talented at making the inside of the car beautiful and the outside the ugliest monstrosity I've ever laid my eyes on.

[@wassha09]

This is when having nothing but touch screens is a bad thing.

[@ziz8245]

I love it..very tactical..

[@rforracing]

Can you do a night time drive on this?

[@harambe9461]

RICH POV 🎥

[@MichaelFrancis222]

Waht kind of camera setup are you using? I saw this car last year in nyc it is something to see

[@onfootbassin]

Those brakes seem truly abysmal during that 60-0.

[@mewkiki0]

Can you do a review on the refreshed Chevrolet Tahoe? Thanks!

[@daltonhays5156]

I actually like the fake noises. I wouldnt keep it on much but it defintely makes me feel like I am in a Star Trek movie.

[@SerPurple51]

Mercedes design language is very bizarre for the past few years. It all seems way overdone and overcomplicated for no obvious reason other than increasing the price of their vehicles.

[@dewey627]

Hey topher im 17 and i’m about to buy a used car and i have some options but my main one is the hyundai genisis 2.0t coup is this a good option or should i find more options?

[@gazzyT644]

Can't wait to get one two years from now for ~$60k.

[@Raimusaurus]

Now it’s 60k used

[@whaleoftheweb]

I think Mercedes should make an electric CLA. I think that would fit more in line with the consumer base

[@titojack368]

Agreed

[@xeon2k8]

and what's that consumer base? people that spend more than 50k for a car? what's the difference with this one?

[@alvialam4200]

@@xeon2k8 average car price today is around 45k

[@Carfan678]

Gordon Wagoneer the head designer for Mercedes posted a sneak peak of what appears to be a new entry level electric vehicle coming months ago like 8 months ago at this point

[@xeon2k8]

@@alvialam4200 we are talking about mercedes, the cheapest mercedes (in US) is 35k A220. Unless you give me a source where you get that the average people are paying for a mercedes is 45k i say that's bullshit

[@Luciif4r]

Big fan

[@OlleBurman]

Sick

[@Ninja6485]

I'm only seeing downsides to the upgraded screen. 1: Passengers can mess with your music, etc; and 2, when it's off the glare is annoying. What's the plus side? Novelty and just more screens?

[@shacarter100]

I hear the new 2024 e class interior will look like this

[@biomed007]

The brake is totally fine for me. Its the gas pedal that I dont like. Feels stiff. Also MB need to update MBUX to give option to shrink or pan center screen to block the left 1/8 of it thats not visible. Its actually very annoying when driving, especially with GPS

[@mcmn]

not sure if it I could say that it had a slight hiccup at (12:51) % power

[@kyleroberts6472]

Side profile looks like a 2010 Honda Civic lol

[@doctorrobert60]

No Topher sound system test? Must not be adequate for a $134,000 automobile. When the car got loose and needed counter steer wonder if the typical buyer in this price range with less talent would put it in the weeds. Love how you cover the whole automobile spectrum.

[@Parq_75]

Can you do cadillac cts 2008 _2010

[@BryceBladen]

It looks very similar in side profile to the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

[@faeinthebay]

Yes, I've been thinking the same. Reminds me of my old 8th gen Civic. The proportions worked better on the Civic too.

[@soapdispenser9007]

Looks like a civic si Tesla hybrid 😂

[@superbros1690]

Looks like a Kia forte with Honda insight qwerks

[@aetreus88]

a manual would make me excited in me gentlemen's area

[@PicNickPhoto]

it's a start, but they've got a LOT of catching up to do.

[@gusherb94]

Looks kinda like a 2006 Civic from the side.

[@woochoi3373]

tbh, for that price range, i expected more. Might as well get a tesla X with better specs, space, and overall performance.

[@ryangromoll9329]

Audi E-Tron GT over this any day of the week!

[@faeinthebay]

Even with their understated range, it doesn't go as far (although it charges damn fast)

[@captaincrazy6710]

I'll come back when they make something that cost less than 100k

[@magniarot]

How about less than 50K? These car prices are insane

[@mhubi2968]

In Germany they already around 60k

[@hwangmiyeon1001]

Is there a games on that screen? Like tesla?

[@xeon2k8]

ah yeah the important question a person spending 120k on a car wants to know

[@joejames4847]

Rather get an e-Tron GT at that price point over this fugly thing

[@youtubesucks8024]

Agreed

[@XVXC-M8]

You can’t afford one

[@alh06]

@@XVXC-M8 You don’t know, and who cares?

[@XVXC-M8]

@@alh06 They have like zero experience with a car of this price but just want to complain online

[@mimidotcat]

@@XVXC-M8 and?

[@tanmaychandra5156]

Is it only me or do you guys see the head-up display changing colors too?....

[@faeinthebay]

Just the camera shutter syncing with the HUD framerate. Like flickering PWM lights and IR LEDs, it shouldn't be visible in person.

[@tehbrutenextdoor]

Fingerprints everywhere!!!!! 🤬

[@Endorion_YTC]

Like with every modern car nowadays. Time to get used to it.

[@alh06]

@@Endorion_YTC Not every. If people don’t buy it, then manufacturers will change.

[@Endorion_YTC]

@@alh06 I wouldn't feel like not only buying a car would make them change, mass public feedback would probably also help too, you're right not every modern car is like this. My mistake

[@juusbox]

@@alh06 except people ARE buying these cars because the general public views cars as appliances now

[@Wised1000]

Same dumb comments about the brakes. In normal (default) mode the brakes are perfectly consistent and the pedal doesnt move by itself. The braking distances are the same as a porsche Taycan. Extraordinary short.

[@Xitronix]

the only word I can use to describe the exterior is "bulge" but the interior is nice except for the hyperscreen lol

[@seanjiang3174]

i think i would rather take the genesis gv60 over this and spend the rest $60k on a m340 for weekend

[@DaveScottADV]

That exterior is horrendous for a $140k car.

[@jc12szn]

Mercedes missed on this one 100%

[@jebwatson]

God it's hideous, but still amazing, but appalling, but incredible

[@Karma-hy6ki]

The exterior of a car makes it or breaks it for me, and I gotta say the exterior of this is VERY lackluster, still a GREAT car tho

[@aname4822]

Those artificial engine sounds tho💀

[@uik99]

Dont feel to bad the new raptor r has fake engine noise as well even with a supercharged v8!!! What a joke right??😂

[@aname4822]

@@uik99 no i meant that they are creepy as hell

[@matty18972]

@@aname4822 the second one sounds like a ghost, in a cool way - i would have it enabled lol

[@rickyanthony]

Its ugliness is severely amplified by the price.

[@Tr3ntsGames]

If you have the money, just go get a Lucid😂

[@YoutubeCommenter.]

Yeah nice one bro! Just wait till your mercedes breaks down and wait years for their repairing to finish 😆 BMW Better, faster, more quiet and comfy

[@jamviator]

Nice, but the BMW i7 is way nicer.

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

340 mile car for 140.000 dollars make no sense to me..

[@uik99]

I love Mercedes but this exterior design is extremely fugly, I get it has great drag coeficiente but damn!! Woooof!!! Seems like they really rushed this electric version just to say they have some Eletric model to compete 😂

[@siamparagon9250]

Had a look at this car here in Bangkok. The materials, buttons and stalks feel cheap. Plasticy as if fitted to a budget car. No. Not acceptable at that price level and for a "premium" brand. Journalistvshould faff about that fact a lot more frankly. Somehow the manufacturers need to be make aware of this. Not talking about it is a mistake and we just get a roll over Beethoven. It's the same with the SClass. Poor quality materials. Unbelievable. Lexus cars are build much better with better material. Audi in their cheaper products are exactly the same. Feels cheap. BMW as well although overall Audi and BMW are better build than Merc using higher quality plastics and materials.

[@chicagobearsrewind8930]

The exterior looks a Ford Taurus.

[@Decoeagle]

You lost me when you said “very simple, very minimal”.

[@zeke7288]

Mercedes design language looks so “soft” and jelly bean like nowadays

[@youtubesucks8024]

For this price….Model X plaid or S lord almighty Mercedes missed the mark

[@alvialam4200]

quality and luxury is where Tesla can’t meet with mb. mb dominates the luxury and quality

[@GO5_X5_Guy]

@@alvialam4200 yep

[@SoninjaX]

doesnt have the look of that Mercedes heftiness

[@abcdLeeXY]

It’s pretty ugly compared to the actual S class

[@shishirvasanth8509]

I dont like this design mercedes ice cars look so much better than their electric don't like this direction.

[@QUANT_PAPA]

the front looks realy bad

[@harisong0351]

Mercedes again managed to fail to engineer a good car, this cars a good example of why and how BMW is better. and this cars over 100K like tf

[@masethind3639]

I just have one question, why are you driving so reckless in a flagship S class? You want to give a Tesla Roadster review to a full size sedan 🤷🏼‍♂️🤡

[@viktorbranco8362]

Amazing interior. Garbage exterior. wtf. 120k for this is a joke.

[@Veyronp87]

This car has been absolutely ripped apart in reviews lol. Pretty poor effort from Benz. And it looks like a slug

[@bstaz4]

That is one ugly car.

[@anonymoushuman8962]

This is no fun, looks like a Kia to me. Combustion Porsche 911s 992 is a real car.

[@silverindigo8302]

Horrible exterior. Immaculate interior.

[@keanoenterprises8208]

Chinese car

[@jonturner1981]

This is going to flop

[@Stephen59881]

Sad to see that this is a very unattractive car. Porsche seems to be getting electric right, but the whole electric movement is very disappointing

[@JonCooper86]

tesla model 3 is better and way cheaper.

[@munnumkhalid]

oh man all these new cars are so ugly from exterior doesn't matter its from asia or europe the all looks the same.

[@DoSum4Me]

I feel like Mercedes could have just taken the CLS and made that into an electric car, and then used this interior with it.

[@romb1818]

10:50 I would have liked if you took more advantage of Autumn Scenery... Making a video in a Forrest Area. 💙🤍❤️