Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV review: an electric lounge that just happens to have wheels

I spent a long weekend shuttling friends, camera gear, and a rather opinionated Labrador in the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, and here’s the short version: it’s less a car, more a rolling VIP suite with an extension cord. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV takes the luxury SUV idea and quietly (very quietly) moves it into the electric age. And when I say quiet—whispering at 75 mph, cabin like a cocoon—you can literally hear the ice clink in the rear champagne flutes. Ask me how I know.

Outside, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV wears its status—without shouting

You clock the two-tone paint first (a Maybach signature), then the pin-stripe “grille” panel with tiny Maybach emblems, the polished brightwork, and wheels that look like they were milled from a solid bar of sterling silver. It’s modern and a bit theatrical, but never gaudy. Soft-close doors and an illuminated running-board welcome make every supermarket run feel like a red-carpet stroll. Even the nose dives through the air: the bluff front is smoothed by aero trickery, so wind noise barely exists.

Inside, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV feels like a lounge at 35,000 feet

Open the door and you’re met by a scent of leather that would make an old-world saddle maker nod. The detailing is extravagant but tasteful: elegant wood, pinstripe inlays, robust metal switchgear. When I tried it on crumbling city streets, the air suspension floated us along like a gondola in a glassy canal; the cabin remained hushed enough to hear the kids arguing about playlists in the back. I’m not proud of that last bit, but it proves a point.

Rear seat royalty

Here’s where the Maybach EQS SUV truly flexes. The rear chairs are thrones: heated, ventilated, and massaging, with a neck heater that feels like a warm scarf on a ski trip home from Aspen. Add the “First-Class Rear” option and the bench disappears, replaced by two individual loungers with a full-length console. Think: reclining, calf support, and more seat adjustments than the business class menu on a long-haul Emirates flight.

Tech that serves, not shouts

Up front, the Hyperscreen spreads across the dash with Maybach-specific graphics. In the back, twin 11.6-inch displays and a removable tablet let passengers tweak climate, massage programs, blinds, ambient light—you name it. There are heated and cooled cupholders, and the audio? A 15-speaker symphony that made my usual podcasts sound like studio sessions.

• Rear entertainment with individual profiles
• Heated/ventilated seats front and rear, with massage
• Neck/shoulder heating in the rear
• Warmed and cooled cupholders
• Optional fridge, folding tables, and silver-plated champagne flutes

Driving the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV: serene, swift, and smaller-feeling than it looks

The numbers: dual motors, 649 hp, and a muscular 700 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes quotes 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of about 210 km/h (130 mph). Range lands around 285 miles per charge in real-world mixed driving if you’re gentle—less if you lean into the effortless surge. DC fast-charging peaks at up to 200 kW; I saw roughly 10–80% in a coffee-stop half hour at a 350-kW station.

What stood out to me wasn’t the acceleration—though it’s brisk for something weighing well over 6,000 pounds—but the way rear-axle steering shrinks the SUV in the city. Tight hotel forecourts, narrow driveways, multi-story car parks: easy. On the highway, it’s a deep breath of calm. And yet, it’s not perfect. The brake pedal can feel a touch synthetic as it blends regen with friction. The steering is light and accurate but short on feedback. Hyperscreen glare on sunny days? It happens. Minor quibbles, but they’re there.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV: efficiency, range, and the EV specifics

• Battery: 108.4 kWh usable (approx.)
• Charging: up to 200 kW DC fast charge; 10–80% in about 31 minutes
• On-board AC charging: up to 9.6–11 kW (market dependent)
• Estimated real-world range: 260–300 miles depending on wheel size, weather, and cargo
• Rear-axle steering: up to 10 degrees for tighter turning

How the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV stacks up

Short version: if you want a full-electric ultra-luxury SUV, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV basically has the field to itself. The rivals are sumptuous, yes, but still drink from a pump.

Price and availability

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV deliveries began in late 2023. Current pricing starts around the low-$180s, but most well-specced cars—especially with the First-Class Rear—sail past $200,000. Honestly, if you’re cross-shopping a Cullinan or Bentayga EWB, you know the territory.

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Final thoughts: the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the quiet revolution

There are louder ways to spend two hundred grand, but few feel this calming, this cohesive, or this forward-looking. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is luxury reimagined for the electric era—opulent, swift, and blissfully serene. Add smart accessories from AutoWin, keep the cabin pristine, and you’ve got the ultimate everyday escape pod. Just remember to share the rear seats once in a while.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV FAQ

• What is the range of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV? Expect roughly 260–300 miles depending on wheel size, weather, and driving style. I saw about 285 miles during relaxed mixed driving.
• How fast does it charge? Up to 200 kW on a DC fast charger. Plan on roughly 30 minutes for 10–80% in ideal conditions.
• Does it have a third row? No. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV focuses on two-row comfort and quiet, with a choice of four or five seats.
• How does it compare to a Bentley Bentayga or Rolls-Royce Cullinan? Those are exquisite but not full EVs. The Maybach EQS is the only ultra-luxury SUV that’s fully electric right now, with a noticeably quieter cabin under load.
• What’s the starting price? Around the low-$180,000s, with well-equipped examples—especially with the First-Class Rear—easily cresting $200,000.