“Car play integration is poor. Range is not competitive with other vehicles in this class. Performance is amazing. Ride is exceptional.”
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is a full-size electric luxury performance sedan known for pairing 649 horsepower and all-wheel drive with a quiet, spacious five-seat cabin. It emphasizes a secure feel at speed and everyday comfort rather than a track-focused character.
Introduced for 2022 as Mercedes-AMG’s first battery-electric production car, the AMG EQS brought the brand’s performance approach to a large luxury EV. Its core formula stayed consistent: strong dual-motor acceleration, adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, substantial brakes, and a dashboard-wide three-screen interface. Later updates improved range, cold-weather efficiency, braking feel, safety, and rear-seat comfort without changing that comfort-first performance identity.
Strengths
- Its 649-horsepower dual-motor system delivers strong acceleration through all-wheel drive.
- Adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering help this large sedan feel stable at speed while remaining comfortable in everyday driving.
- The quiet five-seat cabin gives rear passengers genuine space, and rear-seat comfort improved further for 2024.
- The dashboard-wide three-screen interface makes technology a central part of the cabin rather than an afterthought.
- For 2025, its EPA-estimated electric range rose to 315 miles.
- Cargo space is useful for a luxury sedan, measuring 22 cubic feet in 2025.
Who it's for
It fits someone who wants very quick electric performance but still needs a calm, roomy luxury sedan for commuting, highway travel, or carrying adult passengers. It makes more sense for a comfort-minded driver than for someone seeking the sharper feel of a track-oriented performance car.
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS lineup
The AMG EQS was essentially one performance model rather than a broad ladder of powertrains or personalities. For 2025, the lineup was simply the AMG EQS Sedan, with the same 649-horsepower dual-motor system and all-wheel drive. Early 2022 cars appeared in Exclusive and Pinnacle equipment versions, but both shared the core AMG performance hardware and technology. When comparing used examples, those versions are mainly a matter of equipment level rather than a different performance experience.
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS generations
From 2022 to 2025, the AMG EQS spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation — V297 arrived for 2022.
1st Generation — V297 (2022–2025)
The first AMG EQS was Mercedes-AMG’s first production electric car. It combined a dedicated electric-vehicle platform with two motors, AWD, AMG-tuned air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and a three-screen dashboard.
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2025Mid-cycle update
A larger 118-kWh battery and revised regenerative braking raised EPA-estimated range to 315 miles. A center airbag became standard, and this was the final U.S. model year.
2024Mid-cycle update
A broad efficiency and comfort update added a heat pump, smoother-feeling brakes, reduced front-motor drag, upgraded rear seats, and more standard cabin equipment.
2023Trim changes
The dual-motor AWD system, AMG-tuned chassis, safety equipment, and cabin technology carried over without significant changes.
2022New generation
The AMG EQS debuted as Mercedes-AMG’s first production electric car, with two motors, AWD, adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and a three-screen dashboard.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS an SUV or a sedan?
It is a full-size, four-door electric sedan. The AMG EQS has seating for five and combines a roomy luxury cabin with the performance hardware of Mercedes-AMG.
Is the AMG EQS fully electric or a hybrid?
It is fully electric. Every AMG EQS uses two electric motors and has no gasoline engine, making it Mercedes-AMG’s first battery-electric production model.
What is the AMG EQS known for?
It is known for very quick acceleration without giving up comfort. Dual-motor AWD, air suspension, rear-wheel steering and strong brakes are paired with a quiet cabin and a dashboard-wide three-screen system.
Is the AMG EQS suitable for daily driving?
Yes. It is designed more as a fast, comfortable grand-touring sedan than a stripped-down track car. Its air suspension, spacious cabin, rear-seat usability and extensive driver aids suit daily and long-distance driving.
How practical is the AMG EQS?
It seats five and, on recent models, provides 22 cubic feet of cargo room. Its full-size cabin and usable rear seat make it more practical than a two-door performance car.
Has the AMG EQS had more than one generation?
No. All U.S. AMG EQS sedans belong to the first V297 generation, sold from 2022 through 2025. Later cars received battery, efficiency, comfort and safety updates rather than a full redesign.
Does every AMG EQS have AWD?
Yes. Every AMG EQS uses two AMG-specific electric motors with fully variable AWD, which continuously changes how power is divided between the front and rear wheels.
How far can the AMG EQS travel, and how quickly can it charge?
The newest AMG EQS is rated for 315 miles with its 118-kWh battery. Earlier cars use a 107.8-kWh usable battery, so range varies by model year. DC fast charging reaches up to 200 kW.
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS Reviews
What owners are saying about the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
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“I hate the fake sounds that this car makes. It should have a way to defeat them, not just making them higher or lower.”
“AMG EQS. When you need to be there right now, but you'd rather not be quite yet.”
“Be ready to have your own way to charge it, as Electrify America infrastructure is at the time 2024 not reliable.”