The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic Is Not Quite An Electric S-Class

Just like the rest of the industry, ‪@mbusa‬ is in a transition towards an electric future. The #MercedesBenzEQS was the first vehicle to introduce the #MercedesEQ brand and the #EQS580 is the middle child in the #EQS family that slots between the #EQS450 and #AMGEQS. It gets up to 631 lb-ft of torque from its dual electric motors and thanks to a massive 107 kW battery pack, this large electric sedan that is roughly the size of an #SClass can travel up to 350 miles on a full charge. While the tech is very impressive, those of you coming from a #MercedesBenzSClass may find a bit to be desired with the new EQS.
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[@drnick40]

Thank you Sofyan! Great and professional review of a groundbreaking car.

[@surenza]

Not quite electric? Or not quite s-class quality?

[@samuelwhite695]

Only reviewer that opened the hood! Respect!

[@stagename2]

I like the design. Just saw one in person today, it’s incredibly impressive.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I really love the all electric Mercedes eqs! It’s very nice! I love the Technology!

[@peterclifton6312]

Great video very informative

[@johnshepherd2666]

A good review on a lovely car ..like your detailed explanation of the digital displays & the actual driving experience...this would influence me into purchasing this model ...😅

[@oldieznut1]

The disdain at the lack of the soft close door has me laughing, your disgust is valid! You are truly my favorite reviewer.

[@nas8938]

This became my dream car when they dropped it i literally seen one exactly like this 2 days ago i couldn’t believe i seen one it’s beautiful in person yall , breath taking!

[@aircamflyer]

I "seen" one. LOL!

[@nas8938]

@@aircamflyer huh? bch sdfuu i’m sorry u live in the hood and never would see one or potentially buy one i live in the suburbs and just ordered mines it’ll be here christmas time

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This will be my very first EV from Mercedes. Great job with your work as always Sofyan.

[@dave7315]

Can you see if you can get your hands on the 2023 Genesis G90?? Do you have a date already in mind?

[@moeschizlac]

That white interior kind of reminds me of the discontinued Acura RLX. I like it.

[@xSkysplitter777]

The outside is meh but, the inside... 😍

[@Manatouille]

Gorgeous interior!

[@dextersmithbsee]

Videos and still shots don't do justice to vehicles. I saw one of these parked while out shopping and it is strikingly different and unique in it's appearance. It caught my eye.

[@johnpoldo8817]

When at 90% SoC, my EQS580 reported 413 mi range. That translates to a maximum range of 459 miles. I drive in comfort mode with maximum recuperation and very few launches. You may get more range in economy and less in sport mode. I think recuperation make a big difference in range. Mine came with the fragrance dispenser and rear wheel steering which is fabulous for this very long car. I rate the EQS580 90 out of 100.

[@Tinrs80]

Ive seen in a review that the side mirrors adjust automatically too

[@aayangoverski3437]

This car gets too much hate

[@RayanMADAO]

Well 99% of us can't afford this car

[@bradenmchenry995]

It’s literally the worst looking ev on the market with civic proportions

[@SDot-dp9xm]

I'm sorry bro.... the car is not attractive.... doesn't have any of the presence the ice version has.... 🤮

[@theholt2ic219]

Honestly, literally all the hate comes from people who will never drive one. It’s just a tech experiment. I’m sure it will evolve better soon. It looks fine to me.

[@yes8032]

No disrespect but it’s just ugly as hell from the outside I get it it’s for aerodynamics but then again they could’ve done it in a way better move like the Audi e tron Gt for an example this looks nowhere near a saloon but rather a oversized hatchback the interior however is nice but let’s be honest you ain’t going to use all of that screen right?

[@charlier8573]

Forget the soft close doors..I would love to have full electric assist to open and close the doors for a more upscale feeling. I.M.O

[@Jose_cab]

When will you get your hands on a 2023 palisade or 2023 telluride? I’m interested in trading up into one of those and want to see reviews. Thanks.

[@gtr485]

Looks good in person

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Mercedes is going to be happy seeing you open up the hood lol

[@Wised1000]

Sofyan the car was supposed to be equipped with self closing doors, however, the "chip shortage' issue put the kibosh on that and a couple of other electrical goodies, for example the LED are "only" 64 color, no toll transponders are available etc. Every batch of EQS have differing equipment depending on what they can supply at that particular moment.

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

[@Ianmundo]

Mercedes’ EVs make their ICE cars look so good 🥲

[@reefseeker]

I love it 100 times more than my CLS 63s AMG.. love the quite and luxury

[@Wised1000]

The EQS has amazing brakes. When, new they do feel different, after a week or 2 you don't feel anything amiss when using "normal" regen. No regen or full regen will always feel different because they are different. Full regen is the best, smoothest one pedal drive of any EV. Despite the complaints of the self moving pedal, personally it has never felt abnormal to me.

[@johnpoldo8817]

Did you notice much more pedal pressure is needed to stop the vehicle? Pedal is not as sensitive or grabby as an ICE MB.

[@telliesmith9825]

Something about this car looks odd like idk doesn't flow right to me shaped like a egg

[@bashfullJ88]

It's the outdated cab forward styling. It just looks ugly from every angle.

[@zeroproblemsbigfella]

Are we ever gonna get the 2023 Acura MDX review?

[@kennethrosario6706]

Didn’t like it in person :( but the interior looks awesome

[@brianattyberry]

If Sofi don't stop playing and review the damn Lucid Air GT Performance!!!

[@sal-o]

are there no cup holders in the rear?!?!

[@theone4042]

What type of tshirt is that? Super cool

[@johnpoldo8817]

For over the air updates, I want to see: recuperation setting in profiles vs resetting to off; auto lock all doors when leaving vehicle; a profile setting to bypass the dumb on/off button as it’s totally unnecessary in an EV. Maybe a future EQS will have a handy frunk

[@ashleyl1757]

I love the features but hate the outside. Does anyone know what other car has those features or closer??

[@InvestBetter.]

Pros: Nicest interior you've been in, save for another Mercedes, great ride, quiet, good range Cons: Half the power of a Model S Plaid, no quicker than a $65k EV, impressively ugly

[@yes8032]

Conclusion get a Audi e tron GT

[@dr_emmz]

Lol your pros are ok but you need to adjust your cons, this is an s-class, I don't know if you know what the s-class stands for, it's not for zero to sixty time, it's for pure luxury, ask your self this question; has the s-class ever been one of the fastest mercedes ever or has it ever been among the top 4 fast mercedes ever, there are a lot of fast cars, there's an amg gt, there's an amg one, there's an e 63 s amg, there's a c 63 s amg, there's an amg gt 4 door, what I'm trying to say is that if it's for track and raw speed, that's not the duty of the s-class, there will be cars for that purpose, the s-class I remind you once again is for pure luxury, that's why almost at the same price point with the tesla plaid, it is way more luxurious than the plaid and any other ev. And if the s-class does zero to sixty in 2 seconds, what will the amg gt 4 door and the normal amg gt black series now do when they manufacture there EV variants. Please let's be guided

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Looks are subjective. I think it looks great. A car like this is not about drag racing. I wouldn't buy a Plaid just because of its ridiculous steering "wheel" that they call a yoke. I call it a joke.

[@general65644]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH i won´t buy this Mercedes because don´t have heat pump in the winter expect a big cut on the range, to much ostention.

[@doomsday9973]

Your comparisons are ridiculous, this isn’t meant to compete with the speed of a plaid in any way shape or form. Plus This isn’t even the AMG model!

[@Wankidy]

Maybe the soft close feature will be an OTA update. Given how many times you used the word disappointment, it makes sense to conclude that the gas version is the way to go. I guess BMW made the right decision with their electric version of the 7 series.

[@linh811]

Soft close requires a motor, not possible with software update.

[@rodneynielsen1442]

The interior is the absolute best EV build quality and most luxurious. Ive owned a Tesla S and now own a eqS-580.

[@yuggsriddle340]

To be honest my screen went blank on my A200 CarPlay issues and screen goes blank smh 🤦‍♂️

[@benniewalker312]

Very impressed with the EQS. I can’t wait to see what the GQS will look like.

[@meavyhetal]

Hey Bennie Carwow has a video with the EQS SUV already! Unless you mean the electric g class?

[@clegz2]

It will look just as hideous as the EQS

[@Tinrs80]

me too

[@Brianuwu622]

u mean the EQG?

[@chrishollis6015]

Great car, at 5,880 lbs might need tires every 10,000. Hey, if you spend $132k on a car what is a couple sets of tires a year.

[@ibrahimalhilali2693]

I've always hated electric vehicles but this particular EQS started growing on me 👍🏼

[@felixianto]

The most important part is the glove compartment damped and lined with felt

[@georgearevalo1]

Redline, when will u review mercedes EQB

[@AdamJakowenko]

For all the features it has, the lack of ability to advance a track/channel from the steering wheel would be a deal breaker for me. I use that every single day in my Mach-E and it would drive me nuts to have to locate the small digital track advance button on the center screen every time.

[@princekelechi1766]

Tell Mercedes to redesign this car now!

[@dnice362]

No ev is really good looking, idk why almost every manufacture can’t design a good looking one, the lighting is the best looking

[@realbeetlejuice]

Why do we need cars that go 0-60 in 3 seconds, for daily drivers? smh

[@jermainec2462]

Because these cars are for the rich daily drivers not the poor peasant daily drivers 😂

[@HCDMbart]

I don't get it too. I had car that did 5.5 sec, and getting in city 60-75 km/h are way too fast...

[@N3SSQwiK]

This car does not look good in person. It looks like it was based off the Chevy Volt

[@ejibro]

Would we get the EQB or EQE in north America or will we just have the EQS?

[@benjaminkohl342]

Both are coming in the US, in fact the EQB should be released in a few weeks

[@ejibro]

@@benjaminkohl342 I look forward to the EQB 7 seats... All the reviews I have seen are from Europe

[@slash11lipo]

No mention of autonomous driving or parking cameras. Otherwise great review as usual.

[@rodneynielsen1442]

Regarding the soft close door, they have an option where the doors open or close automatically. Next time, get a pennicle-optioned car before you complain about things not included.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Wonder if we'll have EVs with multiple gears so maybe they feel more like a traditional transmission??

[@oldieznut1]

I think we will start seeing that. The Porsche Taycan has a two-speed unit for better efficiency at speeds above 80 mph. Right now I think thats the only one.

[@rogerf9613]

This car is so many adjectives of amazing. Wish it’s exterior design was more inspired. It’s just not that good looking.

[@bradenmchenry995]

It’s anyones guess why Mercedes’ can’t design a good looking ev

[@yes8032]

Idk the EQB or EQG looks kinda decent but then again I’d rather get a e tron

[@Zeelos]

They design their electric vehicles in wind tunnels for aero dynamics. That’s why they’re so ugly,

[@tpolerex7282]

They are rolling full out for the slickest Coefficient of Drag, and that shape is an unadorned teardrop.

[@royalgreenlantern]

Same with BMW the Germans seem to have hit a wall in design in general. Bmw is flat out boring as hell and a Benz seems to now really know where to go with future car designs.

[@Tinrs80]

disgree i like it

[@eyes7054]

All these giant screens and multiple screens in the car industry, and no Netflix. Come on Apple CarPlay

[@sirnh]

That's the AMG interior which really doesn't make sense on the non-AMG EQS. The multi-contour seats have less aggressive bolstering, very comfortable - not to mention the pillows on the headrest.

[@MNOH]

No cup holders for the rear seats??? And this for the American market?

[@DavidFromMars]

I don't know why in every review like those by MKBHD, Carwow, the door is self-opening but here there is not even soft close.

[@jamieheim8009]

Looks like a Buick from the early 2000's on the outside.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Soft close doors were available on early demo models but due to supply chain chip shortages, the comfort door pkg was dropped. I would assume they will add it back in eventually. I wouldn't buy a car of this calibre without them. Stupid. It's also stupid that they've eliminated all knobs and buttons. No thanks. I want tactile feeling knobs and buttons for HVAC, audio, heated seats, etc. Two steps forward, one step back.

[@Wised1000]

To skip songs you simply swipe the right side of the steering wheel selector pad....

[@yzhan225]

All other EV infotainments seem to lag outside of tesla. Thats what worries me the most since EVs will ultimately be mostly software based 😅.

[@doomsday9973]

Lol the hyperscreen absolutely blows away Tesla’s dated iPad on a dash look. It actually make the Tesla look dare I say last gen

[@amitdesai5000]

I recent bought the EQS and the most irritating part about the cruise control is that it adjusts down to the posted speed limit and often reads it wrong like reducing the speed from 65mph to 35mph because it read the exit ramp speed even when I am not taking the exit. I have not found a setting to change this functionality.

[@firefox39693]

The fact that the RW steering is software-locked really bothers me.

[@DRayL_]

I get the notion of a full and flat screen that you use for all the controls, to give some sort of Star Trek looking theme....but I'm not sure that's where technology should take us. For me, I'd rather have high quality, nicely designed, tactile turning knobs, with nice lighting, to control climate, radio, or whatever. There is something classy and luxurious about quality knobs...and I'd prefer that over all the touch screen things. In a way, I hope it is a fad that will eventually die out. Not everything has to be touch screen. IMO

[@benjamincamp9608]

I agree with you on this, because it is much quicker and easier to have physical knobs for the entertainment and climate functions instead of having to look away from the road and search for the digital functions. Also, if the screen malfunctions where the user cannot change the climate, it would be dangerous if the car became hotter or if the windows fogged up. In addition, if the car was out of warranty, I cannot only imagine the hefty price for paying to fix or replace the screen.

[@DRayL_]

@@benjamincamp9608 Very true! Yes, it is much more complicated, and could be potentially dangerous. And the cost of fixing it. I often wonder about that. My 2014 Civic screen is still fine,...but in no way would it cost as much to fix/replace than a huge screen. I hadn't thought about that aspect of it, but it is something to consider. Thanks for the reply!

[@mugenkb2]

@@DRayL_ Yeah, I can't imagine all the labor it'll take to disassemble that thing to say, change out one of the screens if it goes out or something. Imagine if you're out of warranty, lol.

[@DRayL_]

@@mugenkb2 Could be quite expensive. But then,....if you can afford this car, I'm sure you [may] have money to fix a broken screen.

[@ttrhydrc5410]

It looks like a futuristic Honda Accord

[@noahboy6349]

With all the electronics that comes with this EV buyers will definitely need to purchase an extended warranty on this model.

[@LuvvSURYA]

Seems like Mercedes missed out on a lot of features and equipment on its models made for US.

[@jamisonz3365]

No soft closing doors on an EQS??? Merc Benz King would be mad as hell！

[@xtnuser5338]

1. Gray, 2. Brown, 3. Black ... two tone interior. I know, I know, but it just stuck me funny.

[@davidsoto7114]

Looks like a Toyota Corolla in the front lol. I’m good thanks

[@thegoodstick3985]

The eqs looks like a jellybean

[@Azrael8]

Lawd that looks horrendous 😫

[@Mabeylater293]

It should be the most reliable Mercedes’ ever built thanks to going electric

[@Vqvhr]

Idk why, but KZbin unsubscribed me from this channel. Ive been watching his videos for 5+ years. KZbin hates when people come up so they have to unsubscribe people. Ridiculous

[@BobWright1]

The Carplay display in this luxury car looks cheap and cartoonish. The instrument panel on the MB is beautiful and very elegant but the Apple Carplay UI looks like something more appropriate in a Kia Seltos.

[@rolfbakaitis3886]

The drag factor for the EQS at 0.20 is slightly lower than the Tesla Model S Plaid (0.208) and Lucid Air (0.21) and lowest on a production car.

[@msantos1459]

I think you are reckless to teveal the hidden hood release. If anyone uses this and touches a high voltage component snd is hurt; it is your fault.

[@fredericksmith9154]

Looks very 2016 Honda Civic-ish…

[@bradenkun]

I’ve seen this car many times in Richmond, B.C… in my personal opinions it’s slightly more attractive in person than in images or video. Regardless, the S class is significantly more beautiful and holds much much more status than this.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!

[@Superman-xr1oh]

At 340 miles of range, it's not very impressive for $125k+ compared to a Model S in the same price range.

[@Natethegreat200c]

I can’t get past the interior quality.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Compared to the s class.

[@ty62201]

It looks like an old Honda civic LOL

[@ruyalmir1437]

Suggestion for the next videos: show less show the car more

[@kevincarpenter2525]

This is an S Class so referring to the ICE version as "The S Class" is inaccurate and confusing. The EQS will quite likely become the better seller of the two soon enough...so I'd suggest you start referring to this as an Electric S Class and the other as a gas or ICE S Class.

[@ThinkBeFree99]

Within 5 to 10 yrs our society is going to be kicking ourselves for not going all in on EVs in the early 2000s or even decades b4. Look how far Weve come and itll all get so much better over the next 10 yrs. Finally some true advancement. Im here for EVs, watch the next gen Sonata and Camry have powerful ev variants. Exciting times for auto buyers and enthusiast

[@theholt2ic219]

They have come on really fast. Many automakers in the 2000s didn’t expect electric cars to be a thing for a quite some time. I saw a documentary where one GM executive didn’t think it would come till the mid 2030s but look here we are today in 2022 and they are literally everywhere. And by the year 2030 most new cars will be electric and hybrid for performance cars. And I think by 2025-2026 the electrical grid and charging station infrastructure is just going to take off as many consumers will want to get an electric car. Just in my area there are a lot teslas and the Hyundai ionic cars. And as gas prices keep rising the average consumer will have more confidence in getting an electric car. Newer models that are more and more affordable are releasing every year

[@jgreen1071]

Love the numbers, love the stats, love the tech, but it's ugly af.

[@moescolla]

This Mercedes is too slippery

[@TailoredByCW]

The Cadillac Celestiq looks way better so does the Lyriq

[@yaroslavgorislabe3551]

The best EV on market. Bravo Mercedes! Better than any Tesla and other such products. Pure luxury - the best ot nothing. Germans smoked everybody encluding Chinese producers. But why on hell you do not enclude fragrance is it a joke? Who would buy this "peace of art" stinking of plastic and german tears?

[@AdamJakowenko]

The nicest electric Civic you can buy

[@meeralrafee1875]

I miss the squarish designs of the 2000s and early 2010s that Mercedes had.

[@0riginal_panda_child249]

A car that you can't open the hood is not a car

[@Till27_Spence]

Yeahhhh 130 mph is fine🤣 not only can I not afford the car, but I can’t afford the ticket

[@Till27_Spence]

@TELEGRAM ME @RedlineReview nice try scam bot

[@richarddawson5836]

Those interior screens would look amazing for about 5 minutes until you get finger prints all over them.

[@julianrozentur3046]

I wonder what it would cost to replace the screen after a small fender bender. It would crack easily. 20k, more?

[@tayoadesanoye130]

You are obviously biased towards the Tesla. Not sure how you can compare the quality of the Tesla Model S interior to that of the EQS. Shocking! Mercedes needed to cut corners to keep the price reasonable for what you get. Guess you will say its ok to buy the Lucid for over $150K from a company without a known history in the automative world!

[@realbeetlejuice]

Is Sofyan still on the hair pills?

[@tibsyy895]

Tesla, haha! :D