2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Gets More EPA Range: Up To 339 Miles

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The key is the new 118-kWh battery and higher overall efficiency.

The 2024 model year Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has substantially more EPA range and slightly higher efficiency than the outgoing 2023 model year version.

The latest version of the model is equipped with a 118-kilowatt-hour battery, compared to about 108.4 kWh previously. This 10 kWh or 9% higher battery capacity, combined with other improvements, is the main cause of the driving range increase.

The EPA Combined range of the entry-level EQS 450+ SUV version, which has rear-wheel drive, amounted to 339 miles. The all-wheel drive versions have 330 miles of EPA range—45 miles or almost 16% more than previously. The top-of-the-line 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV has 321 miles.

As we can see below, the increase is quite substantial, from 34 to 45 miles:

• EQS 450+ SUV: 339 miles (up 34 miles or 11% from 305 miles)
• EQS 450 4Matic SUV: 330 miles (up 45 miles or 16% from 285 miles)
• EQS 580 4Matic SUV: 330 miles (up 45 miles or 16% from 285 miles)
• EQS 680 4Matic SUV: 321 miles (up 41 miles or 15% from 280 miles)

We assume that the gain for the 450+ version is smaller because it was partially compensated by the larger 21-inch wheels. This version previously cam with 20-inch wheels.

Energy consumption, including charging losses, of the 2024 Mercedes EQS SUV is higher than before.

The EQS 450+ SUV with 21-inch wheels, is estimated at 86 MPGe or about 392 watt-hours per mile (2.6 miles/kWh). This drops a few percent to 83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi or 2.5 miles/kWh in the case of the regular all-wheel drive versions, referred to as 4Matic.

The top-of-the-line 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV is the least efficient, rated at 81 MPGe: 416 Wh/mi or 2.4 miles/kWh.

2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 21-in

2024 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 21-in

2024 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-in

2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-in

Let's note that the highway MPGe ratings are usually lower than the combined values. Thus, we estimate the EPA Highway range might be slightly lower.

Basic specs

* The new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV is not yet listed on the Mercedes-Benz website.

Pricing

The prices of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV appear to be almost unchanged. The model starts at an MSRP of $104,400, which is the same as a year ago. The all-wheel drive version costs the same, $107,400. However, the EQS 580 4Matic SUV version is $1,400 more expensive, at $127,350. In all cases, we have to add a $1,150 destination charge.

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV listed on the manufacturer's website is still the same 108-kWh battery version, so we are not sure whether its price of $179,900 will be valid for the 2024 model year.

The model is not qualified for the $7,500 federal tax credit due to the price tag exceeding the $80,000 cap.

Prices

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