2022 Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC-White-Exterior Interior and Drive

2022 Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC-The AMG performance division has turned its attention to the Mercedes EQS flagship luxury sedan, imbuing it with extra power and presence. The AMG EQS is the first fully electric AMG model, and its specs are impressive. Mercedes has increased power to a whopping 751 horsepower thanks to beefier electric motors; that's with the optional boost mode, while standard output sits at 649 hp. The suspension has also been tuned to be firmer and sportier, and the AMG gets some additional driving modes. The AMG model's battery is the same as the base EQS, however, with 107.8 kWh of usable capacity, so the driving range should be similar. The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS also earns a spot on our Editors' Choice list.
2022 Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC
The AMG EQS has a similar setup as the standard EQS, with one electric motor on the front axle and a second motor on the rear axle, providing all-wheel drive. But there's plenty of extra power on tap, with the standard AMG EQS providing 649 hp—significantly more than the EQS580's 516 hp—and 700 pound-feet of torque. Opting for an AMG Dynamic Plus package pushes those numbers even higher, with a boost function able to provide 751 horsepower and 752 pound-feet. We thought the AMG version felt quicker than the standard EQS during our drive, and we were right. The EQS53 hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat at our test track, 0.7 seconds ahead of the Benz-branded EQS580. In corners, the big and heavy EQS is stable and planted, with better body control than the non-AMG model. But despite AMG’s suspension tweaks and the rear-axle steering, it’s not as agile as other EV sedans such as the Taycan. Fortunately, the AMG model maintains the smooth ride of the standard EQS.
2022 Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC
The AMG EQS has the same 107.8-kWh battery pack as the non-AMG model, but its more powerful electric motors decrease efficiency slightly. The EQS53's EPA-rated range is listed at just 277 miles per charge versus the EQS580's 340 mile estimate. In our testing though, we observed an impressive 290 miles of driving range on the highway for the AMG, indicating that it's possible to outperform the EPA's estimate. The EQS580, it should be said, also outperformed its rating in this same test and delivered 350 miles of range. Mercedes makes similar charging claims for the AMG EQS as the base model, as it has fast-charging capability. For the first two years, Mercedes will provide free fast-charging access through Electrify America, but the individual sessions will be limited to 30 minutes.