Mercedes-Benz India launches the all-new luxury electric saloon EQS 53 4Matic+

With luxury and performance EVs making their presence felt in the Indian market, Mercedes-Benz India has in quick succession launched its second contender — the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+.

The car will be imported as CBU units and will cost Rs 2.45 crore ex-showroom. The Incoming model is the first all-electric AMG production model based on Mercedes EQ architecture.

Designed for dynamic and sporty handling, Mercedes-Benz claims it is capable of doing 0-100 in just 3.4 seconds.

“We are charting an aggressive EV roadmap for the Indian market and the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is the first all-electric luxury performance saloon, kick-starting our EV offensive,” said Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India during the Mumbai launch.

The model’s pricing makes it dearer by Rs 88 lakh than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Rs 1.46 crore more expensive than EQC, Mercedes’ first electric car model that was launched in 2020.

The EQS 53 4MATIC+ is an all-wheel drive car that’s equipped with a 107.8kWh battery that powers two 400-volt electric motors on each axle. Power is routed through the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.

Energy recuperation output during braking is up to 300 kW and the driver can adjust the level of recuperation in three stages via switches on the steering wheel.

AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ will compete with the likes of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Audi RS e-tron GT.  

In terms of charging infrastructure for the benefit of its customers having Mercedes-Benz electric cars, the German brand is creating the largest fast-charging network across the country with 60 kW super-fast DC chargers and 180 kW ultra-fast DC chargers.

The driving characteristics of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ can be altered by the driver at the touch of a button, to suit the situation or personal preferences. This includes the four AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual”. The driving modes cover a wide spectrum, from high comfort to pronounced sportiness.

In terms of the top speed, the standard EQS 53 tops out at 220kph, while the Dynamic Plus offers top speed of 250km/h. On a single charge, the car will offer a driving range is 529–586 kms.