2022 Mercedes EQS Review // Not The S-Class You Think It Is

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Sedan (~$169,950 CAD as specced, $133,655 USD as specced) is a luxurious new EV that aims to raise the bar for what luxury means in an electric vehicle. Inside, it has what Mercedes proudly calls the Hyperscreen. A 56 inch wide piece of glass that houses multiple different screens that are seamlessly integrated together. This makes for a gorgeous design for the driver and their passengers, and it combines extremely well with the vibrant ambient lighting. But interior aesthetics aside, how does the EQS 580 perform as a luxury EV? And with an ‘S’ in its name, can the EQS match the comfort and style of the legendary S-Class? Thomas and James aim to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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[@shuaibhere]

That crossover with LUCID Air is so satisfying to watch. Especially if you have watched the Air video already. It's like those amazing Easter eggs, throw backs in the big franchise movies.

[@ritik3025]

Just past 5 mins came down the comment section just to like this comment

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

Mr Franklin put me in touch with the ghost of his great great great great grandfather Benjamin Franklin and he gave me sound investment advice. His number is 4 because he was the fourth person in the world to have a telephone. Do not buy Tesla stock. Buy Belgian chocolates.

[@Saotome69]

Yeah thanks for that. When it got to that part I had to second guess myself if I already watched this video today and forgot.

[@TrAnMu]

When I saw it in the Lucid vid I KNEW they’d do that bit and I was not disappointed.

[@devan271]

Just thought the same thing😂

[@johnyvds2331]

the lucid air timeline crossover is super impressive and well thought out, well done guys this is amazing

[@neelparmar6690]

The Throttle House Cinematic Universe is coming along nicely

[@Miata822]

I find it telling that they gushed about the Lucid while bashing the EQS after obviously driving each on the same day. Most other EQS reviews have been at least modestly positive, some quite so. The Lucid must have made quite an impression.

[@an-dr6eu]

@@Miata822 Meh, they like the drama... They like these outrageous claims. They said a Genesis G80 drives better than an M5 competition... If an EQS drives like shit because of its weight, the Lucid drives equally as bad... And it lacks all the other amenities and features that the Merc has.

[@Cooldude16589]

But it's not a benz

[@jovani6044]

Definitely

[@MCHuang]

This car is awesome and I would love to have one. But lets be real, on the outside, if it didn't have the Mercedes badge, you would think it's a Civic at a glance

[@vargasaidan7366]

Or a Hyundai

[@piotrk1047]

@@vargasaidan7366 nope quality in those is better ... ( my 2k mile $74k AMG Rattles more then any civic I ever owned 😅 )

[@manritvelazquez8798]

I could not agree more, just give us an electric S Class, why would anyone spend 120k++ for a Honda Civic looking car

[@manritvelazquez8798]

why would anyone spend 120k for a Honda looking car

[@MotorcycleWrites]

I legit saw one at an intersection while it was dark and went “that civic has some stupid huge wheels” And then I saw the Mercedes badge and was a little confused. It looks almost exactly like an 8th gen civic sedan at a glance. I don’t really consider that too much of a downside personally, cause the styling is great in spite of the commuterish silhouette (and I don’t really care about “road presence” or whatever), but it is pretty funny.

[@richpalmen]

Been watching for 2 years now. Have to say the production makes me feel like I'm watching some sort of documentary or tv show. Definitely the best car reviews on youtube. Yall be keeping it straight no bs.

[@garrettlake4181]

You guys make the viewers feel like friends. Keep the great work coming!

[@isla2202]

what lol

[@AKhan.28]

@@isla2202 lol

[@troll2637]

@@isla2202 fisher?

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

and we have no friends, right? :D

[@andrez1142]

@@exnihilonihilfit6316 i dont

[@jordankipkorir9656]

Gotta admit, I first thought that the Lucid review crossover was a throwaway gag, but I was caught by surprise. Genius. Excellent review as always!

[@brandonstokes3393]

As someone who is also 6'6", can you have a can Harrison fit moment for every car? Speaking for the tall guys we always wonder if we could fit especially in sports cars.

[@brassrox]

I literally feel sorry for Harrison (and by extension, you). At 6 ft I’m miserable flying coach and in some back seats. I can’t imagine how bad it must be for you guys. My sympathies.

[@alexnutcasio936]

15:50 has your answer……18:10 too

[@siggi757]

Great idea

[@Slizzo82]

I too am only 6', but I would greatly appreciate this type of quick segment in reviews!

[@Brianlikescars]

This is like… the one thing us shorter guys have, lol. At 5’7 I’m happy I ended up a car guy at least. Watching my 6’2 friend try to squeeze into a lowered C7 is schadenfreude of the highest order. Lol

[@johankwe3019]

Thomas & James. I've said it and I'll say it again. Love your reviews! I like how you tell it like it is, no fear or favor. When the day come when I can afford some of the cars you reviewed, you videos will definitely play major roles in my buying decisions. Great job. Keep it real my friends!

[@WordToMomsYo]

Great episode. This is the first Throttle House where I consciously realized I probably couldn’t do what you do, and it comes down to the writing AND the improvised filmed discussions. You guys use pretty useful, playful, colorful analogies and metaphors… Kudos!

[@lemongavine]

And having those other cars handy for cameos, right? Impressive.

[@Michaelc136]

Word to Moms yo

[@moogle68]

@@lemongavine Those parts are scripted. The cars are not theirs and usually require prior notice to get shots of. Thankfully, they know Jason Cammisa, who is better than just about anyone as far as a networking contact for simple car reference shots can be.

[@davidt8087]

You must have an extremely small brain if you think it's so difficult to have hired goons basically writing the script, directing and producing the shots and narrative/video structure, and these two talking their opinions about the car they reviewed

[@LplusRatioLol]

12:55 that’s a huge burnnnn😂🔥

[@amoghhatkar446]

If you know you know😌

[@Kevin.Savoie]

Boy was it ever HAHAHA

[@thetechnobasefan1161]

They were referring to ‘supercar blondie’, weren’t they ?

[@Kevin.Savoie]

@@thetechnobasefan1161 yes hehehe

[@zanokuhlemabuza3762]

12:55 - "If we had long blonde hair..." 😂

[@jayg3939]

i think they were making a dig at supercarblondie

[@iamthetriplet]

The chemistry between you guys is so cool and admirable. Your ability to consistently deliver top class content on a regular is crazy. Great work guys, I wish I could support your channel more but I guess I’ll make do with my subscription and likes, lol. Stay safe🙌🏾

[@richardnavratil9661]

Between you and Savagegeese, the production value you guys have in your videos are some of the best of all automotive reviews I've ever seen. Keep it up!

[@MrZotteltier]

You might like Carfection aswell then ;)

[@driliagor]

You forget Jason Camusa. The holy trinity.

[@chiluco2000]

As always a great review hidden behind funny jokes. Valid criticism not found on any other reviews. Keep it up with this great format! 👍

[@griff7533]

The crossover timeline gag is the greatest comedic callback and so rewarding to finally see. Even more rewarding since the EQS and Lucid videos weren’t released in tandem. So good!

[@kabirudhas7332]

My god! the crossover with lucid was amazing... Great job with the video guys - the writing, editing, jokes, valid criticisms and the overall quality was top notch! It's great to see your channel consistently improving. - long time viewer

[@richatcher2754]

You two are so dang good. Informative, entertaining, exceptionally well executed - definitely a go-to car review channel for me! Well done!

[@TJSaw]

Somehow this doesn’t look as majestic and as imposing as the normal S Class. Long way to go yet.

[@maggotpudding]

True it doesn't but then again I feel that proper S class has lost some of its presence with this current gen.

[@polardabear]

I would rather get the EQS because you could get somewhat same features as a C-class.

[@ShubhoBose]

Honestly it looks like the 8th gen Civic

[@MaticTheProto]

Neither did the first S class. Give it time

[@ferrarimafia2322]

Waste of money...it looks like a civic

[@mntldisordermntldisorder6329]

you two and the team behind you makin' the best car reviews i've ever seen! instead of top gear of cause! great job, keep it up, i love it! 💪

[@jeffapprill6879]

You guys (your entire team!) work so hard at this, your diligence and work ethic cannot be overstated! Absolutely my compliments. Yeah Thomas, I've got at E46 and a first gen EXPEDITION; I get 5,800lbs, Holy Mackerel!!!

[@S8ER]

That intro was money!!! 😂 this thing hasn’t aged well and it’s brand new. LoL

[@wilbeugre]

And that's the most iconic S-Class for me (childhood memories) :)

[@JohnnyZenith]

Except if you disagree. I'm note appalled by those horrific North American orange strips stupidly stuck on cars out there.

[@jurycould4275]

If you want low drag, a big cabin and a structurally rigid chassis, you have to build it this way. You can also have low drag and better looks, like the lucid, but then you get a shit chassis, like the lucid. Lucid - Designed for Marketing to Braindead Morons.

[@eventusvantos1905]

It has aged well unlike your eyes if they even existed to begin with of course

[@S8ER]

@@eventusvantos1905 oh good one, I’m jotting that down in my journal.

[@albeerahman]

5:47 loved how they tied it with the Lucid Air review.

[@juxy]

The production quality and attention to details here is just top notch. Hats off to ya'll.

[@GregV8]

Great production - great writing. You guys keep pushing the envelope and you’re getting close to old school Top Gear levels.

[@Roderickdl]

I love guys for this very reason, one of many. Maintaining continuity @5:45.

[@hawkman996]

This is the most underwhelming car over 100k in my opinion. The exterior styling is just so meh. To me the best styling on this car are the vents! They missed the mark for sure. But kudos to you guys for being so entertaining as I watched the full video even though I dislike the car. You are the only car channel able to work this magic for me.👏

[@zknarc]

I thought it was a Lexus from the thumbnail. Even the merc star and fake grille on the front looks like a sticker.

[@nuky_999]

Even the worst looking Mercedes still looks better than any Tesla

[@eventusvantos1905]

You're blind. It has the best cd range chassis cabin luxury buold quality materials etc of any ev Styling is SUBJECTIVE

[@KG-kp3le]

@@nuky_999 model S looks miles better than most mercedes sedans?

[@nuky_999]

@@KG-kp3le Model S literally looks almost the same as it did in 2013... If you knew nothing about cars and saw a Tesla you wouldn't think the car is worth 150k but if you saw any of the Mercedes cars that are worth as much you would think they are expensive, especially the non electric ones like GT 63, CLS etc

[@mattevans4377]

What makes the S class astonishing is not just how good it is, but also how it takes an antiquated technology (ICE), and makes it nearly as refined as an electric motor. That is truly an engineering marvel.

[@jm9371]

Love this channel. You guys review interesting cars in a very fun way... Great format!

[@sawfeat]

Love the subtle ‘supercar blondie’ reference you slipped in there, lol. Not a fan of the car, but the tech is super cool. Another great video, thanks 😊

[@delskioffskinov]

I love the production quality of your video's and the chemistry from both presenters! Keep up the quality work and looking forward to your next video!

[@Tothefloor]

You two are my favorite presenter’s in a long while. Good job to you and your whole team. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@KeliK1]

That part with the Lucid Air... I watched that other review and I did not expect you to include it here too. It feels like a virtual world... Well done!!!

[@mojojojo_BB]

The Lucid looks to be the best luxury EV package right now.

[@hermanstokbrood]

So what do we actually know about the Lucid. Just some figures. I would choose the EQS over the Lucid any day.

[@codexnecro666]

@@hermanstokbrood What are you talking about? Throttle House did a full drive review on the Lucid in December and so did Doug Demuro, as well as a bunch of other magazines. We know just as much about the Lucid as the EQS, Rivian, etc.

[@eventusvantos1905]

No its not

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@codexnecro666 So how many are sold? Man wake up. Reviewers are payed.

[@codexnecro666]

@@hermanstokbrood more than the EQS. Not all yet delivered though. Figures will be out in a couple of weeks. But that's not what you talked about. What's your problem with Lucid? These cars just as new as each other

[@blackhammer5189]

*The intros gets me everytime* 🤣👌🏻

[@jessesnell4227]

Definitely my favorite Car review channel ,Thank You Guys

[@FrozenPantiezzz]

The fact the crossover from the Lucid video happened at the same time stamp for both is awesome! You guys rock lol

[@bentawakali6154]

Was waiting for Throttle House verdict on this, Actually with EVs its a mix bag, some say they can be good looking but not fan to drive 🤔

[@BR-gz3cv]

Test drove an EQS and it’s certainly amazing inside. Gorgeous in fact. All I could think was how stupendously expensive it will be to fix all this tech when it breaks out of warranty. With the recently announced pricing plans to upcharge for horsepower unlock, I see the EQS values cratering after 3 years. But that’s the business plan- just buy another one I guess.

[@John.Christopher]

But the interior is so plasticy..

[@janakakumara3836]

you should only lease these, 36 months max.

[@Blankadoodledo]

Brilliant!! That overlap from prior Lucid video time line...is brilliant!! Bravo gentlemen...

[@will4real58]

Best thing since, James, Richard, and Jeremy. I love y'all's videos so much. It's so refreshing when things don't feel forced, ie American Top Gear....

[@nickjohanson7724]

Great review and that Lucid crossover scene was incredible. I know there’s air drag benefits, but have to think a better looking car would sell more than the range gained from saving .0002 on a drag coefficient.

[@herethere2091]

YES!! Converging EV drag coefficient timelines is the best call ever!! 🥰

[@jurycould4275]

One car has a safe/rigid chassis with a big cabin and hatch design, one looks good with a bad chassis and no hatch due to lack of chassis stability. IQ question: Which is which? ;)

[@herethere2091]

@@jurycould4275 one sounds like the model s plaid, the other sounds like an Audi etron gt Am I right??

[@jurycould4275]

That made me kek, thx. But yeah nah, ofc its EQS and Lucid… : )

[@lorddrake2418]

Good show Gents, one of your best banters. thank you.

[@GunnyPhillips]

Thanks guys! A fair and realistic perspective. I can't see spending S Class money on this iteration but do hope it is just the beginning of what MB will ultimately do in the EV space.

[@twiincentral8780]

I wonder if some of the choices made was on purpose so that the S class buyers keeping buying them while hopefully attracting new customers who like this. Great review btw!

[@jaimykok6533]

I think current Mercedes interiors will date sooooo fast. These cars will be worthless in about 10 years because of the interior. Mercedes products of times gone past were timeless pieces of design. This, even compared to the lucid, is the exact opposite. I do really appriciate the fact that your reviews are critical where it needs to be while still being light and fun, makes me feel like i can trust you guys.

[@mcmt1139]

That cross over clip between the Lucid Review and this review, is really clever having watched both.

[@melissawjoy522]

I have to say I really enjoyed this video, good stuff. as a wealth manager with a solid background in financial management, net 20 Amazon stocks and in less than a year you can get this EQS 580

[@jeeleehae]

I would like to know more about how it works

[@melissawjoy522]

I work closely and on behalf of my clients in a range of profitable markets with a 30% ROI on a monthly basis. I know this area well and would be happy to help you achieve your financial goals, do not hesitate to write to me anytime.

[@donwilber1628]

Nice review. Your comments on the body style are spot on. Mercedes design folks failed miserably with this one. The interior seems cool...I do like the dash. But "Hey Mercedes, fix this piece of crap". Lucid completely outclassed you here.

[@The_Stanman]

It is crazy how much better the Lucid is in almost every way and it's their first car. Merc does have some real benefits (dealer network, parts availability, resale if Lucid goes under) but Merc should be able to put out a better EV than this.

[@BeeaReyoU.]

Mercedes isnt oblivious. They're purposely trying to push conventional cars as long as they can while also technically jumping into the inevitable electric powered future. They also know electric car buyers don't necessarily want something that looks too conventional, which this very much doesn't. This is them doing their toes in the water with a decent first attempt. This is the electric luxury sedan for those willing to go electric but not quite willing to go for a vehicle from a start-up automaker. But please, please, don't let any of this distract you from the fact that the Cincinnati Bengals still don't have an indoor practice facility!

[@eventusvantos1905]

You're blind af Eqs has way better range way better materials way more luxurious cabin way better chasis I could go on on. If the eqs is crap then the Lucid is worse than crap

[@eventusvantos1905]

@@The_Stanman other way around

[@jtc1964x]

@@eventusvantos1905 The Benz is hound dog UGLY

[@clayduval1255]

A car is not properly reviewed until you guys review it. Seriously great stuff without holding back criticism when it is deserved.

[@atio5491]

I went to rewatch that section of the lucid video again. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Your creativity is just top notch. Nice intro too. Cars may be out of my league but the videos are still fun to watch.

[@EBangtson1]

The front quarter POV makes this look like the evolution of a 2007 Civic.

[@michielshub]

I’ve been seeing this car now for several months on the screen and I have to admit that the styling grows on me. It does not look that bad anymore to me, still I have not seen it in real life where it probably also will be much larger that I expect it to be.

[@Carfan678]

I’ve only seen one on the road so far it was 580 in that brown color they offer now, it looked pretty massive to me

[@lemongavine]

I feel the same way about the Tesla Cybertruck. Can’t wait to see one in person.

[@jurycould4275]

I love that the cheaper long range version (450) actually has the highest range of all EVs currently on sale. Not to mention you can get the EQS with LiDAR and level 3 self-driving, i.e. it drives autonomously on highways and you are legally permitted to do something else completely, like watching a move or reading a newspaper. Either thede guys here are dumb or smart and specifically took the short range version without level 3 driving to make Mercedes look bad… hmm…

[@josephrezin5395]

it looks bad when compared to eqxx which looks stunning and is more efficient

[@jurycould4275]

@@josephrezin5395 EQX is a concept btw and has a cabin similar to porsche 911…

[@ztyhurst]

I have nowhere near the disposable income to buy an S Class or this vehicle, but I love watching your reviews. I feel like the issue is that an electric power-train adds so much cost it is hard to keep the cost where they want it and provide all the luxuries that an S Class should have.

[@sv650nyc7]

I would think that is a temporary problem, as an EV uses only 1/5 the parts of a conventional car, once the manufacturing capacity has increased, they should be able to make them cheaper than ICE cars.

[@ztyhurst]

@@sv650nyc7 I agree with you, but it doesn't change the fact that if you are comparing this to an ICE car today that you can get more stuff for your $ with an ICE car than an EV. A consumer would need to value the EV technology over the luxury to buy it.

[@durchschnittlicherzuschaue9733]

Other channels have put quite a bit more effort into reviewing this vehicle, e.g. Bjørn Nyland. He has measured the interior noise and has found the car to be exceptionally quiet. He also tested its range which is well beyond the weird US EPA range in real life. In Germany the car had no problems to go the entire way from Munich to Berlin ( ca. 360 Miles) on the motorway at a speed of ca. 75 mph on a single charge.

[@doughope761]

The thing is when Nyland is driving that car on the highway you can hear the road noise when he saying how quiet the car is. It's not quiet enough for it not to make a bunch of racket in the middle of his video. Also he criticizes the headlights on that vehicle. I don't think Throttle House gave this review short shrift at all. When they have to fly out to a city for a hosted demo event the automobile manufacturer limits their time which did not happen in the case of Mr. Nyland. I don't think he did a more thorough review at all and perhaps wasn't quite as honest with his criticism.

[@shaheenshad5012]

He's my go to guy for ev car reviews.

[@mtlsi]

Thank you. Best EQS review with excellent humor additions. An thank you for honest review with all its downfalls.

[@jonpetter8921]

6:15 Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC is rated 610 km WLTP range in Europe by the way and Model S LR 585 km WLTP range. EQS 450+ rated 640 km WLTP range, Lucid Air rated 630 km WLTP range.

[@TriniZx3]

Thank you for being fair in your assessment. The EQS is the most disappointing car I've driven and I was shocked that Doug Demuro praised it so much. Throttle House I can trust

[@moogle68]

Doug is just a bumbling nerd that got very lucky with his timing. He did spreadsheet work for Porsche, made a few moderately funny videos, and eventually got so full of himself that he stopped actually trying to do funny/fun videos and sticks to doing "quirky" reviews after doing practically no prep-research whatsoever. When you compare the quality of the content and the effort put in by Throttle House to his videos it becomes clear very quickly that Doug has no idea what he's doing and has let his coincidental/lucky success get to his head. It's fun seeing him get genuinely nerdy and excited sometimes, but he simply doesn't deserve the level of success that he has enjoyed IMO. The amount of effort Doug puts in per video and quality of the resulting content is just miles behind what almost all of the other big car review channels put out. He's just driving to meet up with owners and then putting his phone on a tripod to record his first nerdy impressions of whatever he's reviewing. It's cool to see someone being genuine and all, but far from unique and a bit of a joke compared to professional filming, editing, script-writing, creating enjoyable improv banter, and coming up with original jokes/skits that are genuinely funny. Sorry I went on a rant, I actually watch most of Doug's vids as well, but ever since discovering and binging on Throttle House's content a couple years ago, I've begun to get frustrated with how little Doug seems to try and improve by comparison. He still doesn't know the square root of jack shit about sound systems and still usually completely ignores them. And recently he's been fumbling his sentences up really often, especially for someone whose whole gig is basically being a pedantic nerd. It's like he doesn't even care enough to just try the sentence over again so that it makes a more sense or to avoid sounding repetitive/unprepared/unsure, which is ridiculous because it's not like he has a script to follow, or a scene to reset.

[@kraenk12]

This car is amazing. You guys are out of your mind.

[@ZionBelmond]

Killed it on the transitions yet again my friends!

[@ImUrOBGYN]

Hi. It's probably been mentioned in the comments, but just in case... Concerning the doors of the EQS and your disappointment in the lack of self closing etc, the car can actually be programmed to recognize your approach, open the door for you, and when you get in and apply the brake pedal, it will auto close for you. I know you guys have quite a bit of autos and info to cover, but if you're going to bag on something, you should perform your due diligence as to not mislead or misinform the consumer. That being said, still one of my fav review channels! Good luck guys!

[@nicedreads]

I'm here for the EV cinematic universe

[@ammaabhie]

I haven't watched other channels' review of the EQS. I just had to hear it from Throttle House. Unbiased, fair and realistic review as always.

[@damilolaakanni]

I've heard that the styling is controversial, while some people like it, some others think it looks like a Honda Civic (9th gen).

[@ammaabhie]

@@damilolaakanni absolutely. Very controversial. Doesn't do justice to the S badge. It is supposed to be special.

[@eventusvantos1905]

TH are extremely biased lol It does justice to s class badge best interior by far of any ev

[@an-dr6eu]

@@eventusvantos1905 The Taycan and the Audi are there with it too.

[@johnsaylor1583]

These episodes are awesome. I love this channel even thought all of these cars are way out bounds for me.

[@johnjayalves6843]

As always an entertaining review. The front end of this is too much Honda looking. It lacks presence that I’d expect from an expensive S class level Mercedes

[@Gabilleta]

At the asking price of this vehicle to have so many downsides from a brand that is known from excelling at those same categories in a line of cars that is ment to represent the best of their products, I think Mercedes butchered this one pretty bad.

[@himalayapatel2052]

Looks like a civic tbh

[@twiincentral8780]

It has to be intentional. They want the S class to be better to make sure traditional S class buyers keep buying them and make Mercedes better margins. This hopefully attracts new buyers away from other EVs while not eating into S Class sales.

[@updlate4756]

@@twiincentral8780 It's far cheaper than the S class. It has about the same starting price of the S class, which is unheard of for an EV powertrain, which often costs as much as $10k more. Throw in $7500 in federal tax credits plus whatever credit the state is offering. Add in $30k in fuel savings over 15 years, and savings on maintenance. (including time savings) In states with HOV lanes, this may get access to that. (A bit unfair IMO) You save time by not going to the gas station once every week or two, its turning radius is amazing, the available HEPA filter is a big deal in the city and states like CA. Throttle House got some of their points wrong. They didn't mention if the car had the double paned windows option when mentioning the road noise. They claimed that you needed the top trim to get heated rear seats, but that option is actually available on all trims. The biggest issues with this car are the weight, the rear seat length and roof height (assuming tall people will be using the rear seats), brake feel, and ability to canyon carve that all buyers won't be doing anyways. It's the only true BEV luxury car on the market, unless you count the Lucid Air that currently costs significantly more.

[@Joey_DiGs]

@@updlate4756 I like everything you said except for one thing. A Mercedes lasting 15 years 😂 def not common

[@AkioWasRight]

@@updlate4756 I would still rather have an S-Class, because it's a nicer car overall. I agree with Twiin Central, this is made to pull EV buyers from other automakers, not to shift S-Class buyers within the brand. That not only covers their EV quotas, that also keeps their cash cows funding everything.

[@maahirnaqvi1272]

Finally the eqs from the best KZbinrs/reviewers. Amazing vid 😄

[@Smokedship]

Fellas, I love the choice of music you guys have chosen!

[@jonray8429]

You guys are the best automotive journalists and hosts in the business. Whew. It feels good to get that off my chest after 2 years.

[@SirOsisofLiver]

That front clip looks like a softened Jetta. I can't not see it. Seems like a good effort though aside from the Tokyo-by-night interior.

[@grriceman782]

Thomas and James…you boys are so entertaining that I find myself watching all your car reviews when I really don’t even care about the car that’s being reviewed! Bravo 👏🏽

[@chrisdblue]

More lord of the rings and Harry Potter examples!!! Please never change, you guys are the BEST

[@rocklobstah2712]

That cut to RS7 was fantastic! You guys really put in the effort and bring an extra car just for that joke. I really admire you for these small big things

[@Yan7001978]

A lift back cant be as silent as a sedan in my opinion. Your vids are awesome! Keep up your great work!

[@tumelomotheoleipego]

12:56 "if we had long blond hair we would do that" omg hahahaha

[@charzard5030]

Love the scripting in these videos ... absolutely genius 😃

[@Solo_Man]

The intro was pure art 👍as always

[@VAR1UM]

The rear end looks EXACTLY like a late 90's Ford Escort. I love Mercs - but this is down right FUGLY.

[@deansmits006]

I owned more than 1 late 90s ford escorts when I was young (Thanks, Dad!), and would have been thrilled if they looked anything like this car.

[@l8rn3rds]

bro it looks like a 200s civic had a baby with a 2000s accord and then got adopted by mercedes after a bitter divorce

[@eventusvantos1905]

How does it look like a Ford escort?? You're down right blind

[@VAR1UM]

@@nothin2chere626 Yeah that too... Went out with this girl who had a 97 escort... You just dont forget an a55 like that lol

[@rxmiii_]

There's always one thing that confuses me about Mercedes talking about their reasoning for the EQS' shape. The Model S Plaid for reference, looks like a normal sedan, yet can have more range, while still being equal in drag coefficient numbers. EQS: 0.2 Model S Plaid: 0.208

[@pedrotorresboreli9708]

The Lucid Air has more range and exactly the same drag coeffcient as the eqs and is way more gorgeous than the eqs

[@Glomby]

This is a thing i dont understand. The EQS has a range rating of 483mi with WLTP. No Tesla comes even close to this in real world driving conditions. Only in the US EPA rating mercedes chose to under report the range by a lot.

[@jonpetter8921]

Tesla never reach their EPA range. That should ring a bell......

[@eventusvantos1905]

Wrong yet eqs has a way higher range than the Plaid

[@terencek]

That 0.08 difference is the equivalent to the difference between the drag coefficient of a fighter jet (0.021) and a Boeing 747 (0.031). So what Mercedes has done to achieve that number is incredible. Factor in that the luxury inside and things like rear steering add on so much weight compared to the spartan interior of the Tesla and it all makes sense why they placed so much effort to achieve the range they did.

[@TheGamingSenpaiYT]

I love how you guys took them to the canyons, they are pretty challenging drives when you push your car a little more.

[@nocturnus2494]

That RS7 cut was awesome. Man you guys just keep getting better and better.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Lovely car, however I’d still choose the S class.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

No issue .so is me. But this the best ev full size luxury car ever.i hate it when people compare it to a shit tesla.tesla is a muscle car in 4 door form

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

You misspelled "ugly"

[@Tm0n3y762]

Most definitely it’s no way I would pick that electric junk over the opulence and just pure stature of the s550

[@matthew07shquad31]

@@TamiyaPhilippW 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@jurycould4275]

But if you had to pick an EV? The EQS has highest range of all EVs currently on sale (the 450 model, not the 580 shown here). Also you can get LiDAR and level 3 autonomous driving for the EQS (not shown here either). Wonder what these guys problem is, are they dumb or why did they choose to review the short range level 2 version…? Hmm.. Who cares… ^^

[@TheWesker1988]

The exterior design of this EQS felt kinda cheap imo. It seems like a good-looking car from a budget brand.

[@MumrikDK]

It looks like a midclass French car to me.

[@eventusvantos1905]

How does it feel cheap?

[@StarForgedTCG]

@@eventusvantos1905 cuz it looks like a civic

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

@@eventusvantos1905 That's not something you can explain... it's just a feeling... Can you explain why you like chocolate? Why you don't like That's nonsense.

[@andrewduong2740]

It looks less like an S and more like a C.

[@alexnutcasio936]

Let’s just hope it’s more reliable than ICE S Class. 07:55 is that a dent on lower left rear qtr panel just behind rear wheel? 11:20 too ? Props for editing this vid with Lucid and RS7 19:05 was great. Good job.

[@alexmaple4]

Absolutely loved the timelines bit (having seen the Lucid video)!

[@alloveb]

Love the lucid air bit. Was hoping we would see it in this video too. Like watching a geat MCU film!

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

The EQS is very similar to Citroen in styling , and those cars looked very futuristic.

[@REDSIX]

James just always looks so happy to be wherever he is.

[@tonywatson8053]

So someday cars could instantly camouflage to their surroundings...cool!! Stunning tech, love your CES vids!

[@ruhaan6216]

S Class >>>>>>>>>>> EQS

[@cleanenergyinside1921]

Yes the ICE Merc S Class cars are the finest!

[@saddysly8281]

Just what i want in my $350k (aus) car, An entire dash made of reflective glass, perfectly angled to shine the sun in my face.

[@zameeryusuff9958]

As always, intros on point.

[@15725867905]

Seems closer to an E Class than an S Class.

[@damilolaakanni]

The EQE is coming...that would be closer to the E class than this price wise and size wise.

[@slash196]

Seems to be a divisive car, I've heard other reviewers praise aspects you guys didn't like.

[@Bacciagalupe]

13:54 HAHAHA The Lucid timeline intersection is amazing

[@FlickMobb]

One of the best show’s on KZbin period not just cars

[@seblatapie]

Great review. Everything about this car looks tacky! From the plastic grill, exterior design, and hyper screen. This will look so dated in 5 years.

[@adamvolasko225]

I think the key takeaway here is that even though compared to the current group of EV’s this might feel like a step up from an interior and refinement perspective, it can’t hold a stick to 50 years of refinement of the current gas S-class. Their key disappointments always stemmed from the comparison to what a S class meant to them, not what it does compared to say a Tesla or other new EV startup offerings that offer something new but lack the refinement of the other established brands.

[@esqu1re]

I haven't seen chemistry like this in the automotive world since the original Top Gear. Good job, guys.

[@robinround7314]

Noise is noise. "Same as the RX7" would be unacceptable at this price point for me. But listening to you guys make the entire experience pleasant! Kudos and Cheers!