Electric mobility isn’t just for the masses but for luxury seekers as well. While there are multiple electric cars on sale over Rs 1 crore in India, Mercedes-Benz has upped the ante further by launching what can truly be stated the pinnacle of luxury EVs. It is priced at a whooping Rs 2.35 crore (ex-showroom) and is called EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+. This the Mercedes’ first all-electric AMG vehicle in the Indian market – the current EQC, which has been on sale for over a year is a non AMG model. The company is also planning to introduce two more electric vehicles for the Indian market as well which will be launched in the coming months.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ – Design
The AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ looks sporty and modern from all angles. It gets a blacked-out grille with vertical chrome slats that adheres to the standard AMG design language. Digital light headlamp with an LED strip extending across the front is a highlight in the front view. The side features flush-fitting door handles with lighting and 21-inch matte black alloy wheels. It has an LED light strip at the back that extends the entire length of the bootlid. An aerodynamic design is very important for any electric car and we are glad to see a drag value for just 0.23 cd on this one. The EQS is 5,223mm long, 1,926mm wide and 1,515mm tall.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ – Interior
The EQS AMG 53’s interior is packed with numerous luxurious amenities. With the introduction of EQS to the Indian market, the brand unveiled its MBUX Hyperscreen. A large 55-inch screen is created by the Hyperscreen, which spans the dashboard and merges three smaller screens. The vehicle also features 8 CPU cores and 24GB of RAM. The manufacturer has installed a 15-speaker, 3D Burmester sound system in the cabin to improve the sound quality.
The AMG-spec flat bottom steering wheel is covered in Nappa leather with an Alcantara finish. Door pads are also finished in Alcantara to maintain the luxury feel. Additionally, there are massage seats available with an option of Nappa leather on the inside.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ – Powertrain, Range & Other Specs
And now coming to one of the highlights of the package – the AMG EQS comes with a massive 107.8 kWh high-voltage battery in addition to a 400-volt battery. The battery pack produces 1020 Nm of maximum torque and 762 bhp of power. Additionally, the India-spec model with the Dynamic Plus package comes standard with 4MATIC+ technology. The EQS can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds – this is Supercar category without a doubt. Top speed is limited to 250km/h. It also has AMG’s Ride Control+ air suspension, which combines with rear-axle steering and electronically controlled active dampers. The driver can also pre-select the basic suspension setup with the AMG Dynamic Select drive modes.
The EQS, thanks to massive battery pack, also promises a range of over 500km.
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Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ – Price & Warranty
The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ will arrive in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) at a cost of Rs. 2.45 crore (ex-showroom). The manufacturer offers a battery warranty of 10 years (8 + 2 years or 2.5 lakh km) and a service interval of two years or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. The EQS 53’s service package begins at Rs. 1.15 lakh, while the advance assurance package costs Rs. 2.5 lakh. The EQS 580, a domestically built non-AMG variant of the EQS, will also be released by the brand.