Mercedes Benz 2023 EQS Review | A Tesla Owner's Perspective

[@RyanShawtech]

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[@timothyobj1]

Hello Ryan I want to buy a Tesla model Y. Which of the trims give the best ride quality.

[@RWBHere]

The phone access is very likely deliberately awkward, because it is illegal even to touch your phone whilst driving, in a number of European countries. But you might still be able to operate the phone hands-free legally in some of those lands. That awkward positioning has at least two benefits: If the phone is hard to access, then you'll be less tempted to touch it. And if pulled over by the police they cannot accuse you of using your phone in-hand when you were driving. It's also illegal over here to be 'in control of the car' without holding the steering wheel. This raises some questions about the legality of having Full Self Driving enabled, when it becomes available, because technically you'd still be in charge of the vehicle, even if it could be fully autonomous.

[@johnpoldo8817]

We are fortunate to have both the model S and EQS 580. My wife feels Tesla has a luxury price and very little luxury. At a minimum, it is missing massage seats, ambient lighting, no heads-up display, and Apple CarPlay. EQS is very long, but it’s turning radius is similar to a model 3. While mS is faster and slightly longer range, EQS is quick enough and when driving 65 mph or less, we’ve received 459 mi range in sport mode.

[@jonpetter8921]

450+ edges all Tesla in range

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

65 is painful on the highway. What's your range at 75. That's my speed limit that nobody does here in Florida.

[@johnpoldo8817]

@@JamaicanMeCrazy Yes, many drive at 70-75 or higher. Expect to lose 75 -100 miles at higher speeds.

[@nicoleqte]

I am surprised that multiple low mileage EQS 450 models are for sale here at $68-75k. That’s a one-year depreciation of up to $37k!!! I drove one and it felt like a flying carpet. Lethargic, compared to my Model S, but fast enough and super quiet. The range is impressive! The lack of frunk and the mini storage below the trunk really limit what you can store. On the sunny day of my test drive, I could not see the rear camera due to the sunlight hitting the screen - it is just angled too flat. I didn’t care for the screen graphics with their artificial horizons - to me, that’s like Windows 95 or so. Overall a good EV for people who don’t want a Tesla and prioritize ride comfort and interior luxury.

[@wilber8260]

Where is "here"? I want one of those $68-75k EQSs!

[@nicoleqte]

@@wilber8260 It was advertised by either Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton or Walnut Creek (don’t remember). It was silver on black, with about 14k miles.

[@briannedry5346]

The interior quality is the achilles heel of the Model S , actually that can be said for all Tesla vehicles. I get that there is much to love about Tesla vehicles but wish they could up the interior quality and fabrics. Like some of those features in the EQS should definitely be in the Model S, I.e massaging seats, side view mirror blindspot indicator, HUD, ambient lighting, rear wheel steering (tighter turning radius) and last but not least is a suspension that rides like the EQS but can be changed via options to ride when you want a sport car feel. It would be even better if we as the driver can mix and match ride quality options vs it being a predetermined setup.

[@nicoleqte]

@@wilber8260 I saw the ad again. It is at Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton. Plenty of others for little over $70k at other local dealers. Good luck!

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

They start from £120k in the UK, you can buy one with a couple of thousand miles for £70k. They’re depreciating HARD

[@TheBaccaClench]

When EQS first started coming out, there’s a cover where the hood release normally goes and it has the OBD2 port as well. And then you pull the handle normally. Then randomly they started shipping them without the handles and when we tried to replace them under warranty they’d kick the claim finally releasing an LI that EQ cars will no longer be shipping with a release handle, just the cable. Only car with a Normal hood release is the EQB

[@FairlyOldGit]

Mercedes just ensuring that you have to have expensive HEPA filter replacement (by Mercedes of course!)

[@TheBaccaClench]

@@FairlyOldGit it’s easier to replace then the tesla ones Lmfao

[@darrelpeters]

So my take on all three cars from someone who just recently rented an EQS 450 + this past weekend for our wedding. I had the car for five days. I’ve also rented a model S and a lucid air. The lucid air is was by far the coolest looking on the outside of the three however, the Mercedes had a nicer interior, but the interface is very clumbersome. Apple CarPlay didn’t always load. I had to go deep into the menu to the phone settings to get it to reconnect to Apple CarPlay automatically. That said, if I had to choose the lucid air, Tesla model S or the EQS lineup I would definitely go Mercedes.

[@richarnold1224]

This is my major problem. I do not trust any of the legacy auto makers to provide software that 1 works and 2 to push software updates to all models. Their business model has been buy the refreshed model in 3-5 years

[@streetmoney21]

Chooses the car with shitty software where you’ll have problems every time you get in it 👍🏾 right. A perfect example of how brand bias works and how the perception of luxury and public validation causes people to make funny decisions

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@streetmoney21 But that interior, and that quiet ride...

[@ulyden1947]

@@richarnold1224 I have had 2 updates on my BMW last 3 months.

[@richarnold1224]

@@ulyden1947 Im not sure this should actually be celebrated. However I am glad you are getting them.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Front camera, nice 360 view, pano roof screen, and quietness are all things I'd love to have on my Model S.

[@jonpetter8921]

You can dream or buy the EQS lol

[@BD002010]

I don't get why people complain about the seat buttons having no click feedback, when the feedback is literally under your but. Do we really need 3 feedback loops for a button?

[@HDHQDIRECT]

When he said it, I said the same thing. Your feedback is the seat moving...what more feedback do you need...😂

[@417ah7]

Very comprehensive review, well done. My neighbor just bought the EQS 450, and he is very pleased with it. Too many buttons for my taste, the simplicity of my Tesla has spoiled me.

[@jonpetter8921]

I guess Tesla build quality also spoil you :D

[@jwlynch3]

I have a 2022 EQS and if you turn off creep, with strong regen it does 1 pedal driving. Also there's a dash display "Assist" that show the visualization just like Teala.

[@mexxhd84]

Confirmed!

[@ertassi]

Way too many buttons and controls. After driving a Tesla, I really like the simplicity. Also, if I get a car, that nice I want to be able to take road trips. Until they adopt Tesla, charging net work, it’s just not worth the price. That being said, it’s nice to see great riding, smooth, high quality, EVs coming out.

[@TonyStone3000]

Using a screen and navigating through a sea of menus is not as efficient as simply pressing a button or turning a knob. Not to mention a plain car interior without nay buttons resembles the inside of a coffin with a tablet in my opinion.

[@irvinwright4075]

The photo showed rear right charge port?? You said back left? This matters if you want to use a Tesla charger in the future.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Ok no review on the audio system, maybe on followup video?

[@SadlySorrowful]

I have this eqs 580 max specs. It was about 151,000 after msrp and it runs like a cloud. Very luxurious and you feel like youre better than everyone else on the road.

[@TonyStone3000]

You can get a used one now with very low mileage for $60k

[@GeeB-bi8id]

@@TonyStone3000that's what i did 😂11k miles

[@TonyStone3000]

@@GeeB-bi8id I might do the same

[@evlife108]

lets call out why this car does not have a frunk: it is not because of a hepa filter. It is because Mercedes, like most european manufacturers, uses off the shelf components instead of investing in developing model specific designs. Munro has talked about this in length. Due to their random shapes, these components have to be scattered all over the car instead of fitting neatly. If you do this, you may save development cost but lots of space is wasted and weight added with longer hoses and cables.

[@larryb4392]

Frankly I have no idea why one needs a Frunk. I have a 2023 AMG EQS and the trunk space is enormous - much more than I would ever need. Ryan here complained about having another door to open for the wiper fluid, yet also complains when the "frunk" does not open. To me, after driving a Tesla Model S for 3 years and now driving the Mercedes, I see no need at all for a Frunk and would rather have a much better looking, comfortable and luxurious car inside and out then the Tesla which is much too spartan and uncomfortable for my tastes.

[@edross2826]

Ryan Melcedes does show you the cars in your blind spot and all the cars moving in front of you. You have to change the display, Melcedes gives you like five different displays. And there is one that is really great to use when the car is setup to drive by itself. You have the wrong screen pal.😊

[@jaredb.9804]

I absolutely love the addition of the gear guard plush to the set.

[@edross2826]

I leased the EQS 450+ a month ago. I also drove the Model S, but I decided on the Benz. I got a better deal, and the car is way more comfortable and luxurious. Mercedes is having a hard time right now getting rid of those electric cars. You could get a good deal with them.

[@Uniprnt]

You can open the hood. Under the left dash is a an area where you can take out about 4 screws. Take off the little door and there is a handle. Pull it and the front hood opens.

[@msbgone]

Back left or right on the charge door? Isn't the right side the passenger side? Good review, looks nice if you the funds! Wow, this car is long!

[@glenncornwall4331]

I have always respected Mercedes-Benz in their quality. One interesting fact is that the Chinese have reported and I believe it’s this car. The EQS has had many problems with their drivetrain, electric motors, basically breaking failing in mass numbers.😮 I have to read this in more than one podcast. This was reported some months ago,perhaps they’ve solved the problem now, I don’t know.?

[@kendellfriend5558]

4:34 Hear me out, imagine driving/being a bunch of college students from Philadelphia to New York and you want to do homework and study. 3-4 students, with between 2-3 devices like a smartphone, a laptop, maybe a tablet. Or maybe a company business trip. I think this is a really good feature. And it’s an EV so if you need to recharge even you can maybe do some work on the road and use more ports.

[@tomlewitt]

Fabulous voice-quality from in the car. It's almost like you're in a controlled recording space. I'm curious about any processing used...noise or reverb cancellation? Car review channels should aspire to this superb voice experience!

[@sirnh]

You can also open the trunk by swiping underneath with your foot. It's a surprisingly hidden feature.

[@InvestBetter.]

Mercedes went from Magic (The EQS Concept) to Tragic (The EQS Sedan) It sells well enough, but it could've been a monster, if they kept to the blueprint they laid out, originally

[@wilber8260]

Thanks Ryan. Lots of good useful info. But, does the sunroof totally open to allow a direct view of the sky? (not thru glass) That would be really valuable to me and many others.

[@michaelshue3770]

ModelY also has a HEPA filter as well. The Tesla Model 3 on the hand does not due to space constraints.

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

I’m not sure that’s still the case.

[@BlackhawkPilot]

Build quality is why I purchased a Mercedes electric eight years ago. Wife sat in a Tesla and said “No” and we went to Mercedes where she said it was so much better in the Cabin. Plan to drive the MB until it dies.

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

Soon as you said it's competing with the model s plaid and lucid suddenly it completely dropped off the map. It's range and performance is closer to the model 3. Compared to that I could see why people would want it and how it could be competitive. But the s. Especially the plaid, blows this out of the water in performance and range. The lucid has it beat for luxury in my opinion AND performance objectively. It's not really competitive in that sector to me other than the fact that it's a Mercedes and the clout that comes with having that name.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Very well said.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Not just "clout", but Mercedes has a repair and service network. Lucid mostly doesn't. Tesla is getting up to speed in that area.

[@fabi-9971]

🤡

[@barry41561]

Frankly, the range of the Mercedes, with the 450+, is significantly higher than the S Long Range or Plaid. It's not close. Check the net for the 70 mph range tests... The 580 would likely also have more range.

[@Pyriold]

@@barry41561 Not quite true. In real life tests, the long range is still ahead. But it's pretty close, and you can say they basically have the same range.

[@steve8510]

50% of road fatalities come from front on crashes, the frunk is a valuable crumple zone, does the EQS maintain this or do you end up with a large piece of machinery in your lap?

[@sirnh]

I bet you had creep mode enabled. You won't get full one-pedal on the EQS until you disable creep mode while using strong recuperation. So many things a Tesla driver might expect are hidden away or just missing in the EQS, but it's still a great car.

[@sirnh]

You get the autopilot visualization in the dash cluster - I can't remember which option it was. But best overall is the visualization you get with the AR HUD (a much more expensive option that the normal HUD).

[@MohamedAlnuaimi71]

I had tesla model x for three years and it was a good car but i hated the flaconwings doors, now i have EQS 580😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 the best car ever bought, i really love it more than Tesla😍😍😍😍. you can make the 360 view bigger in the setting. you can remove the windows that popup to view bigger icons, there is one paddle drive and regenerative braking even batter than Tesla all in the setting you need to activate, it has more than Tesla you just need more time to find it. Visualization in the dashboard !!

[@grokker99]

Hows the autopilot on the mercedes?

[@dclpgh]

I knew some OEMs would go overboard with the dash, But MB? Disappointing.

[@Wised1000]

Just a little info, the EQS has handily beat the Models S in range in every actual road test they've been put to. Only the Lucid has longer range. The 450 has up to 424 miles of range. The 580 400. Tesla has gamed the EPA range test for years by up to 30%. All the German manufacturers have done exactly the opposite, probably, trying to avoid another "dieselgate" scandal.

[@B.H90]

Will you give up the fsd & supercharging for this? And no auto garage door opening

[@gptoronto]

I really like the idea that Ryan start off that it is the most luxurious vehicle, but then starts listing the issues one by one and inherently he is comparing with Tesla For me, Tesla has all the luxury except for seats and very hard shocks. TMX has the ventilated seats, but not TM3 and TMY I really like it quite visually and by sound Looks like the companies are finally putting a lot of screens to make it look LUXURIOUS

[@sworks7124]

I would buy that over the Model S for the build quality and range.

[@richmagn1446]

Haha

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

Hmmmm! Not sure it’s really got any build quality lead over the S. But doesn’t reliability matter? My experience with BMW and Merc over the years has been poor for reliability.

[@brownro214]

The range is overstated.

[@sammy169169169]

At 3:00, it's announced that the charge door is on the back LEFT of the car, yet it is actually on the back RIGHT of the car, as shown.

[@thebrucewagner]

The UI of Mercedes are ridiculously overly complicated. Are they trying to win the "who has the most buttons" competition? 🏆 🥇

[@Shotkill1997]

Great review man! Just at the end there is a visualization under the instrument cluster panel you just need to switch it to that screen

[@sickre]

You could buy 3 Model Y's for the price of this.

[@jacksonburger2081]

You can't drive three cars at once.

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

@@jacksonburger2081 yeah, but the remaining 2/3rds could be put into Tesla shares and you’re laughing!

[@matthewdilks2677]

@@jacksonburger2081Is that a challenge?

[@Harrythehun]

The Mercedes is a different beast though…

[@eduardovargas1133]

You could buy 3 Nissan versas for the price of a mode Y; what’s your point?

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

That instrument panel/dashboard is the kind of thing that only its designer could love! 🤢

[@HDHQDIRECT]

Unless Tesla does it, then you are all in loving it.

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

@@HDHQDIRECT thankfully Tesla’s aren’t made with such an absence of class and good taste.

[@ZharkynRazbek]

did you changed outfit in the middle of the video?:)

[@petern7550]

You need to turn on driver assistance on main display for visualization.

[@johnpoldo8817]

Ryan, are you aware the EQS has automatic lane changing in adaptive cruise control? Initiate turn signal and if turn is safe, the vehicle will smoothly move into desired lane. I’m disappointed Tesla model S charges $6,000 extra for this feature.

[@alexanderhummel3917]

25:00 wrong, there is a mode in the gauge cluster which visualises what the autopilot is seeing

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Your videos just get better and better. We all benefit. 🎉

[@mrbrick2952]

location of the phone charging is by design not really accessable as its a german design. in germany you are not allowed to touch your phone while driving by law. so no need to reach it.-

[@streetmoney21]

It’s interesting how brand bias creates subjective opinions. People who say the Merc is nicer can’t really explain or quantify how. What exactly makes the material in the seat of a Merc better than the material used to make a Tesla seat. Subconsciously your brain will automatically bias a Merc because of the brand name. Little to most people know Merc uses suppliers like every legacy automaker. They are not a verticality integrated company so a lot of the parts they source to build a vehicle are also used by other manufacturers. They do not have a 54 inch screen in the vehicle. They have four separate smaller screens behind a large pain of polycarbonate that creates illusion of having a 54 inch screen. The software is clunky and not really intuitive. The best software doesn’t require flipping through a bunch of menus to get to a feature. With Tesla software you can simply press the button on the steering wheel, issue a command and you’re done. Sure the Merc has a soft ride, but handling is sacrificed as you have thicker rubber and softer shocks. I have owned two Mercedes including a true AMG. they are nice cars, but they don’t really change all that much. Their EV’s look like they are designed for the elderly. They are not exciting nor exceptional. They under perform the market when it’s supposed to be Mercedes Benz or nothing. The vehicle is a disappointment by luxury standards. I could by three of them but they are no longer worth the money. I’m excited to get in my Tesla because it’s fun and engaging to drive. I passed on this version of the plaid as I am waiting for more paint options and a possible light refresh coming. IMO the Merc is a waste of money.

[@evlife108]

"designed for the elderly "- you nailed it! Not one true innovative idea on this car - instead, you get your intelligence insulted by an ON/OFF button. Or the fake front grille in addition to the ICE sound generator? This ugly boat s for people who don't understand the first thing about EVs

[@robertbrown7563]

I am quite elderly, I love my EQS 580 including its styling and I know one hell of a lot about EVs. I have driven top of the marque luxury cars of various makes for at least 20 years, and I also know luxury. Tesla is not luxury. Top of the marque Mercedes vehicles, including the EQS, are luxury. My car goes 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. Anything faster than that as well as "tight" steering and "firm" suspension are games for children that you will eventually outgrow.

[@sirnh]

They have an AR HUD where you get the same 3D direction arrows and some other cool overlays when using lane assist.

[@davidbryant2872]

Seems a bit odd that the price sticker is on the windshield. Does that mean the other windows are too small? Seems as if the sticker would reduce the view and might be a safety hazard.

[@TeslaModificationInstaller]

I think this car does have the visualizations. They show up on the dash. You just have to change your dash settings to see them.

[@aquamarinereef7460]

Four screen I would suggest a few more to confuse owners, and most properly all programmed from different suppliers. Adaptive cruise control seems to be very wired, when following a car and the car will lose the tracking on the front it accelerate as not all radar can track the front car at the same time 🙈 so luxury is top, but software and UI for this price is on the lowest level in my opinion

[@fabi-9971]

🤡

[@nielsenaaa]

@@fabi-9971 oh surprise, the MB fan :) told you you should take in account the software and UI .. these are clearly not on top of ypur mandatory list, but its ok, you have the right to like this MB

[@gust9464]

Looks pretty good in person, especially the grey matt finish. IMO… I still think the plaid has it beat, especially in performance & tech. This car doesn’t give you the WOW affect when driving.

[@idonotcarenow]

I watched about 9 minutes of your review. You’re doing a great job, the car is just too ugly and it has no storage space, I’d rather take a Mach-E over this eqs.

[@b4804514]

It is all about failure points. This MB has so many failure points it is a time bomb waiting to be unrepairable. The seats are nice but the rest is overkill and completely unnecessary. Too many buttons, screens, stalks and too expensive. WHY ????

[@Harrythehun]

If you buy this you have to much money to care about it, probably worth leasing it.

[@vtkaba08]

If u got the money and u drive within a metroplex for work it’s a good car. Hard a similar one for a loaner recently. I enjoyed it

[@vals.3817]

Lucid Air Grand Touring is way better car overall than any of the Euro luxury cars.

[@ezpoppy55]

Well, that’s just like your opinion, man… I have no horse in this race, and no experience with either vehicle. I am extremely satisfied with my poor man’s Tesla (2021 Model 3 SR+) and would say it outshines every other car on the road. But that’s just my opinion. And I offer zero rationale for it. Sort of like stating, “Rocky Road is a far better ice cream than any other.”

[@samuelbarton4595]

But will Lucid be around in 5 years? I hope because that car is awesome

[@fabi-9971]

🤡

[@venox3811]

Until the company goes bankrupt and gets bought out lol

[@johnpoldo8817]

I returned the Lucid GT due to too many bugs and prefer the EQS 580

[@johnpoldo8817]

I returned a Lucid GT for too many bugs and prefer EQS 580. Only one volume level is allowed for both navigation and entertainment. You can’t separately set suspension mode and drive mode. It’s clamshell phone charger is extremely difficult to use. Voice commands to vehicle require an Alexa account which listens to you all the time, causing invasion of privacy. It takes multiples presses of charge door to open it due to poor mechanism. At $155K, a vehicle should not have these problems.

[@antonio_fosnjar]

Main problem I have with Mercedes is that their msrp is completely wrong, there are a million options that are free standard on 3x cheaper cars, I tried to configure eqs once to se how much it would be in the spec I wanted and just gave up half way because it was so exhausting and the msrp was already at 150k, and the fact that you have to pay a yearly fee just to have such an expensive car go almost as fast as Tesla model 3 P is just .....

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

That was always the case between entry level cars coming to market and luxury models - its apple and pear don't compare

[@antonio_fosnjar]

@bavariancarenthusiast2722 That's still not an excuse for the process of buying a car being so exhausting and misleading, you pick an option, but BAMM, "you have to take 3 other options to have this one". This is definitely not a premium experience you would expect from a premium product. Just have like 3 or 4 options of the same wehicle but different price ranges and then some color and interior customization. I don't see the point in having this principle of ordering other than making as much money as you can with manipulation, non of the other products you can buy aren't like that, not any TVs nor any phones, because people don't want that. If you want different features there are completely different models filling this gap.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

For all the German EV's made this one seems to top them all. Great comfort great layout but hey no frunk ! How many engineers out here would buy a car that locks them out of the hood? C'ommon Peter Rawlinson sell me a Lucid and show me what is inside.

[@davedeboy5726]

Well, after watching the whole vid... No sale over my S. They have a long way to go before it's a model S equivalent.

[@WayApp]

Well done, Mercedes!

[@kirkhilles523]

I have a REAL problem with the front hood only being able to be opened by a Mercedes Dealer. I can' t believe they got away with that. Very anti-competition. You can't replace that filter yourself? Yeah, uh no. No way I'd own this outside warranty.

[@WeatherEnthusiast]

Our service advisors recommend replacing the primary and secondary flux capacitors that are located in the front trunk that only highly trained Mercedes technicians can open.

[@evlife108]

and therefore, what is you point?

[@WeatherEnthusiast]

@@evlife108 Mercedes will get you for another $100k of needless maintenance compared to the practically maintenance free Tesla

[@bnd123us]

And it comes with CCS. Yikes, it will get outdated on day 1.

[@garrymajor7528]

Love the front pity Tesla don’t put a false front on m3 and my as it looks ugly and ruins the rest of a very nice look.

[@onilopez430]

What is the actual miles?

[@KC-bv9kf]

The biggest issues I have I have with my tesla/m3lr is the built and ride quality. Very quick, almost as quick as my m5 up to 80, but I don’t bother above 80 because of the poor ride quality. There are also a lot of things I like, even more than my other cars. It’s weirdly flat on hard corners or curves, but little feedback on the braking point). I didn’t bother with the m3p because of the terrible ride on average American roads. It’s almost as tight as the m5 or the 992s. It definitely got me very curious about what BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Range Rover will bring with combinations of ev, performance, ergonomic, and comfort. Another $3-4k on ride quality, noise reduction and safety features (alerts on the side mirrors?) would have made it near luxury and having me not missing the others like the EQx’s, 4/5i’s, Mx’s … whenever I want to enjoy my ride. It has become a tool car.

[@tomdrewenskus8167]

So, when do you ever need to go faster than 80mph? And what diameter wheels do you have on the M3LR?

[@khitrikov]

For that money I’d better buy a model X LR it will be more efficient for family needs

[@ronin4580]

It looks good in the two-tone paint.

[@shuashua958]

looks like taladega nights with the windshield covered. 😂

[@kevinnassiri481]

@Ryanshawtech you should also review the EQS580 suv. In my opinion that’s the best electric suv you can buy and I own the Model X plaid, Model Y performance and Model S plaid. Don’t get me wrong I love how fast and simple Teslas are but when you’re paying close to $160k you would expect to hear less road noise and random noises that come from everywhere in the car. I paid $150 for my fully loaded EQS 580 and after owning it for a couple of months I probably would buy one even if it cost more than $200k. Definitely the best Electric family car.

[@manamedia]

Awesome review Ryan! Thank you for producing!. x from New Zealand

[@OmarEldasher]

@2:09 challenge accepted 🔨

[@ryamole]

I don't understand locking the front hood to only service centers.. aren't there laws in the US to allow people the right to repair? How is that legal for their cars here?

[@HDHQDIRECT]

You can open it, they just don't recommend it. I've already seen videos where they did....

[@ryamole]

@@HDHQDIRECT That makes more sense, idk why he wouldn't have mentioned this in his video..

[@tonysimi5763]

Base Model S is the best luxury car deal on the market. It's even faster than the highest spec EQS!

[@lordmellis7135]

There ain't nobody on the planet who thinks that a model s is a luxury car

[@tonysimi5763]

@@lordmellis7135 lol if your one of those people that buys a car for its history and name I.E. " brand cache " then your correct. Personally luxury is not in a products name. Luxury is in what the product delivers. Enjoy that Mercedes with its inferior archaic software and The CCS charging network.😊

[@lordmellis7135]

@@tonysimi5763 I see. You said 'luxury' when you meant 'fast'. I get it now... you're right. It's definitely fast

[@TonyStone3000]

You can get a used one now for $60k with very low miles.

[@dzerres]

Looks are objective but not getting under the hood is suspicious. How's that going to work under the "right of repair" thing coming down the road? I suspect the Benz service, after the free window, is really gonna stick it to ya, as per usual. Not being able to pop the hood means you are at their mercy for the next 20 years. Not a fan of those interior screens and excessive knobs either. I do like the 360 view (come on Tesla, you have the video feeds, it's just a question of creating the software and sending an OTA) and the HUD but that's about it. I like the kickass aspect of the Plaid plus the charging experience, FSD and OTAs of Tesla.

[@guyg2005]

Update: Hi Guy, We’re collaborating with Tesla to open charging for Rivian vehicles at more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across The United States and Canada. Starting as early as Spring 2024, we’ll offer an NACS adapter that allows you to charge at Tesla charging sites. In 2025, Rivian will incorporate NACS charge ports as standard in R1T and R1S and offer a corresponding CCS adapter. No matter which charging port is built into your vehicle, you’ll soon have access to over 25,000 DC fast chargers spanning Rivian Adventure Network, Tesla Superchargers and other third-party CCS networks.

[@brucec954]

Now if only it could use the Tesla SC network.

[@garrymajor7528]

Excellent review Ryan many thanks

[@davedeboy5726]

Also, no voice recognition controls? What the heck. Is this the 1960s?

[@theark.123]

EQS has excellent voice controls which are even seat specific - in view of four mics above each seat !

[@timower5850]

Why is adding the necessary mechanicals to retractable shades an option deemed preferable to the simplicity of tinted glass?

[@davegenet]

Living in Arizona I can see the benefit. Many Tesla owners here have clunky sun shields on the roof of their Tesla.

[@timower5850]

@@davegenet A properly tinted one shouldn't be a concern.

[@davegenet]

@@timower5850 apparently some Tesla owners in Arizona don’t have enough. I guess I’d prefer a metal roof and a sunroof. Not available with a Tesla obviously.

[@briannedry5346]

The glass roof makes the interior of the Tesla super hot in the summer, I don't have a tint on my glass roof but I would think being able to block the sun via sliding sunroof would be better than a tinted glass roof.

[@netgnostic1627]

Fragrance settings ... hmmm. Honey Garlic, Cajun, Tex-Mex, and Smokey Barbecue?

[@robertbrown7563]

I had fragrance on my 2017 S Class Mercedes. couldn't get it because of supply chain chip problems on my EQS 580. I miss it. It was very subtle and enhanced the luxury driving experience. I suspect the fragrances you mention will appear in the Ford F-150 Lightning.

[@fabi-9971]

You can literally see his Tesla-driven world view being challenged by this car and how Tesla can seriously offer its cars in the same price segment. That, my dear Tesla disciples, is a real premium product, even if you wouldn't want it to be true in your bubble.

[@nielsenaaa]

problem will always be old vs new school : new school thinks software first, and in an electronic environnment, i'll trust mercedes and any other car maker only when they show us 100% inhouse hardware+software development committment and prowess. not tomorrow :)

[@fabi-9971]

@@nielsenaaa trust them with what?

[@nielsenaaa]

@@fabi-9971 disclaimer : i am an IT guy, a "dev", i look at this throuht that prism : electric car is a giant battery-equiped moving computer.. so i think about software best practice and reliabilty, safe, regular updates, best UI/UX possible , etc etc .. and best of all, being able to simply just go and checkout the source code running my car on git (ok, some of it is not opensource, but at least a good deal of it is) is so trustable.. and it runs linux.. no other car maker than Tesla does it.. i never was an iphone fan :)

[@gudmgu]

@@nielsenaaa Do you trust Tesla after they removed radar and ultrasonic sensors to save money.

[@fabi-9971]

@@nielsenaaa Simply, no. Since when has a car been a computer on wheels? An electric car is a car and Mercedes-Benz builds much better cars than Tesla, in absolutely every way. Honestly, I didn't understand your talk, but if there's one thing I don't have, it would be trust in the software after it became known that private footage on the car was being distributed among Tesla employees.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the Mercedes eqs better than Tesla, I can’t drive because of my cerebral palsy, so I’m gonna get my all electric Mercedes eqs and let other people drive it for me

[@YungAnt7]

Tesla range estimates are fairly inaccurate and unachievable across the board..while the EQS and some other EVs actually meet they’re range estimate accurately

[@marienguyen2501]

Not impressed on the shear number of buttons…don’t miss the old school. No on fragrance so hope is optional. The 4 stalks on the steering wheel are killing me with the 4 or 6 things on each stalk. 360 few kind of cool. Massage seats could be nice. Don’t like extra noises…I love silentness of EVs and find the extra noises just that …unneeded.

[@TheStopwatchGod]

How many watts do those USB-C ports output?

[@TheStopwatchGod]

@@Krabsyne Damm that’s really great

[@TeslaDo]

BENZ builds high quality automobiles regardless of energy source. Tesla is a Inovation company which evolves the automobile manufactury industry to end to end personal transportation and energy solution.

[@HDHQDIRECT]

You forgot to show us how it parks itself.....Like all the other legacy automakers can..

[@robertmorgan2219]

Soo no front trunk: so what’s there??

[@izakayashinya]

Please do a EQB review

[@iamthetable6233]

This is a great Review! great details and perpective. Thanks!

[@flattire707]

I would never buy a CCS car. They better catch up.

[@Displays.1234.]

First they should get the basic stuff right, ie laggy slow software, and no proper knobs and buttons for all the basic heating and air conditioning.....

[@davedeboy5726]

nav is super slow because they don't use nvda like tesla.

[@briannedry5346]

So Mercedes goes with too many buttons in my opinion but Tesla doesn't want any buttons, not even stalks. There needs to be a middle ground or am i the only 1 that thinks too much or too little isn't a good option for both vehicles. Other than that the EQS is impressive with the interior quality, ride quality and turning radius for such a large sedan. I get that the Model S is a beast when you compare performance and range but it's seems lacking in all the luxury and even some software features that Tesla doesn't seem to want to add for some reason. HUD, front camera park assist, side mirror blind spot indicator ( i know tesla has blindspot displayed on UI screen) 360 camera etc.. if Model S added these features and luxury it would make it a absolute no brainer if your willing to buy a luxury sedan in that price range. It would be nice if we could get some of these features and luxury trickle down to the 3/Y/CT. C'mon Tesla, you can do it.

[@ixtc4233]

Just my opinion, inside design is nice looking, outside design is ugly for a 'luxary' Mercedes. Model S exterior with EQS or Lucid Air interior would be a dream.