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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS review

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS earns 6.6/10 in the CarsbySpec specification-led assessment and places 18th of 28 among nearby electric sedans. Practicality is its strongest measured area. Value for money is the principal numerical compromise.

Specification-led assessmentNot a road testData reviewed 2026-08-08
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ studio car image
Scorecard

How the Mercedes-Benz EQS scores

Each CarsbySpec score is relative to 28 electric sedans from 2022-2026. Independent safety results remain on the original authority's scale and are not folded into the overall rating.

Performance7.0Acceleration ranks 17th of 28 among entries with comparable data.
Range & charging7.4Range ranks 2nd of 28 among entries with comparable data.
Practicality7.5Cargo volume ranks 2nd of 28 among entries with comparable data.
Value for money4.7Ranks 24th of 25
Independent safety5/5Euro NCAP · Europe · tested 2021 · 2021 protocol

What stands out

  • Listed range ranks 2nd of 28 in its peer group
  • Cargo capacity ranks 2nd of 28
  • 750 kg listed towing capacity broadens its usefulness

What to check

  • Starting price ranks 22nd of 25 when lower is better
  • Value for money is its weakest measured category at 4.7/10

Verdict

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS earns 6.6/10 in the CarsbySpec specification-led assessment and places 18th of 28 among nearby electric sedans. Practicality is its strongest measured area. Value for money is the principal numerical compromise.

Its value-for-money score is 4.7/10, placing it 24th of 25. The strongest value score in this peer set belongs to the 2024 Zeekr 007.

This makes the review useful for building a shortlist, but it cannot answer questions that require driving the car. Ride comfort, cabin noise, steering response, braking consistency and material quality should still be checked in person.

Performance

The 450+ version used as the baseline records 360 hp, 568 Nm of torque, 5.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h, and a 210 km/h top speed. Its power output ranks 16th of 28 among entries with comparable data. Its acceleration ranks 17th of 28 among entries with comparable data.

These figures describe straight-line potential only. They do not reveal brake feel, grip in poor conditions, steering accuracy, stability or how consistently the car performs after repeated acceleration and braking.

Range, efficiency and charging

The recorded energy picture includes 784 km of listed electric range, a 118.0 kWh battery, 200 kW maximum DC charging, and 16.0 kWh/100km recorded consumption. Its listed range ranks 2nd of 28 among entries with comparable data.

Published range and consumption can come from different regional cycles. Temperature, speed, wheel size, load and charging conditions can materially change the result, so the figures should be compared on the same test method wherever possible.

Interior space and everyday usability

For daily use, the specification lists 610 litres of cargo capacity, 5 seats, 750 kg of listed towing capacity, and a 2,520 kg curb weight. Its cargo capacity ranks 2nd of 28 among entries with comparable data. Its towing capacity ranks 8th of 8 among entries with comparable data.

Capacity figures still need context: a large boot can be compromised by a narrow opening or high floor, and a seat count does not establish adult comfort. Those points require an inspection rather than a spreadsheet.

Safety and driver assistance

5/5 Euro NCAPEuro NCAP · Europe · tested 2021 · 2021 protocol

A verified Euro NCAP result is stored for this model year or an explicitly covered unchanged generation. Ratings from different authorities, markets and protocol years are shown on their own scales and are not converted into a CarsbySpec safety score.

Euro NCAP 5/5

Europe · Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ 4x2 AMG Line, LHD · Standard equipment · tested 2021 · 2021 protocol

Adult occupant
96%
Child occupant
91%
Vulnerable road users
76%
Safety assist
80%
Official result →

CarsbySpec does not treat curb weight, drivetrain or driver-assistance marketing as proof of crash safety. Before buying, verify the exact market version, standard safety equipment and outstanding recalls; a result from another generation is never silently reused.

Known problems and used-buying checks

No verified exact-year issue entry yet

CarsbySpec has not yet stored a sourced fault record that can be safely attached to this exact model year and generation. That is a coverage gap, not evidence that the car is fault-free.

Used Mercedes-Benz EQS inspection checklist

  • Match the VIN, service history, mileage and specification to the seller's description
  • Check outstanding recalls and service campaigns for the exact VIN and market
  • Request a traction-battery health report and compare usable capacity with an equivalent healthy car
  • Test AC and DC charging where possible, and inspect the underbody and battery casing for damage
  • Inspect cold-start behaviour, warning lights, fluid leaks and evidence of deferred maintenance
  • Check tyre age and wear pattern, brake condition, suspension noises and previous structural repairs
  • Test every key, screen, camera, sensor, charging flap and powered cabin function

Recall status and service campaigns can change after publication. Check the exact VIN with the manufacturer or the relevant national authority, and use an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Price and value for money

The baseline starting price is $104,400 USD. That price ranks 22nd of 25 among entries with comparable data. Its value-for-money score is 4.7/10, placing it 24th of 25. The strongest value score in this peer set belongs to the 2024 Zeekr 007.

The value score combines starting price with performance, range and cargo figures where available. It does not assume identical taxes, incentives, warranties, servicing or standard equipment across countries, so local quotations still matter.

Which version should you choose?

There are 2 recorded 2024 versions. On the available price and specification data, the 450+ gives the strongest numerical balance of cost, performance, range and capacity. That is a value calculation rather than a claim about trim quality or equipment not stored in the database.

VersionPower0-100RangePriceAssessment
EQS 450+ 360 hp 5.6 s 784 km $104,400 Value pick
EQS 580 4MATIC 516 hp 4.3 s 676 km $125,950

Which similar car is best?

The highest overall specification score in this electric sedan group belongs to the 2024 Zeekr 007 at 8.6/10. For value, the leading result is the 2024 Zeekr 007 at 9.3/10. These are data-led results, not universal buying recommendations.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS review questions

What rating does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS receive?

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 6.6/10 in the CarsbySpec specification-led review and ranks 18th of 28 in its comparison group.

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 4.7/10, placing it 24th of 25. The strongest value score in this peer set belongs to the 2024 Zeekr 007.

Has CarsbySpec road-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?

No. This review is an independent analysis of recorded specifications, pricing and peer-group positions. It does not claim first-hand impressions of ride, steering, braking, comfort or build quality.

What safety rating does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS have?

Euro NCAP rates the applicable 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS at 5/5. The result applies to the stated market, tested specification and protocol year; ratings from different authorities are not directly interchangeable.

What should I check before buying a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?

No verified model-year-specific fault entry is currently stored in CarsbySpec; that is not proof that no faults exist. Verify the VIN, recalls, service history, tyres, brakes, electronics and signs of accident repair, and arrange an independent inspection before purchase.