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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV — price 2026, specs, rivals & review
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is Mercedes-Benz India's electric flagship SUV, locally assembled in Pune, offered in 450 4MATIC (5-seat), 580 4MATIC (7-seat) and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 4MATIC trims, all with 4MATIC AWD and a 122 kWh battery. Autocar India prices it ₹1.33-2.40 crore ex-showroom (Delhi), claimed range 611-820 km.
- Fuel / drive
- Electric
- Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC air suspension
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2024-09
- Locally assembled at Chakan, Pune since September 2024; 450 4MATIC, 580 4MATIC and Mercedes-Maybach 680 4MATIC variants
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 4MATIC EVElectric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel driveEntry-level, 5-seat EQS SUV. Launched 9 Jan 2025 at an introductory ₹1.28 crore ex-showroom; Autocar India now lists it at ₹1.33 crore ex-showroom (on-road ₹1.42 crore), updated 4 Nov 2026. | Electric | Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.33 crore |
| 580 4MATIC EVElectric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive7-seat flagship trim and the first EQS SUV sold in India. Launched 16 Sept 2024 at an introductory ₹1.41 crore ex-showroom; Autocar India now lists it at ₹1.48 crore ex-showroom (on-road ₹1.57 crore), updated 31 Oct 2026. | Electric | Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.48 crore |
| Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 4MATICElectric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel driveSeparate Mercedes-Maybach ultra-luxury sub-brand, sold as a single fully-loaded CBU-influenced variant (5-seat, individual rear captain's chairs). Launched 5 Sept 2024 at ₹2.25 crore ex-showroom; Autocar India now lists it at ₹2.40 crore ex-showroom (on-road ₹2.56 crore), updated 11 Nov 2026. A Night Series edition was added in Jan 2025 from about ₹2.63 crore. | Electric | Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹2.40 crore |
What you actually pay
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹1.36 crore – ₹2.50 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹1.33 crore | ₹2.40 crore |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹3.33 lakh – ₹5.32 lakh | ₹6.00 lakh – ₹9.60 lakh |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹1.36 crore – ₹1.38 crore | ₹2.46 crore – ₹2.50 crore |
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Mileage and Range (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Mercedes-Benz claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-motor 450 4MATIC | Electric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | 820 km claimed (Autocar India); official 0-100 km/h in 6.1s, top speed 210 km/h |
| Dual-motor 580 4MATIC | Electric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC air suspension | 809 km claimed (Autocar India); 0-100 km/h in 4.7s |
| Dual-motor Mercedes-Maybach 680 4MATIC | Electric · Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC air suspension | 611 km claimed (Autocar India); 0-100 km/h in 4.4s |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
EQS SUV Powertrain Options
Dual-motor 450 4MATIC
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 122 kWh gross / 118 kWh usable (Mercedes-Benz India official spec)
- Power
- 360 hp (265 kW combined)
- Torque
- 800 Nm
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- Claimed range
- 820 km claimed (Autocar India); official 0-100 km/h in 6.1s, top speed 210 km/h
Dual-motor 580 4MATIC
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- Power
- 544 hp
- Torque
- 858 Nm
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC air suspension
- Claimed range
- 809 km claimed (Autocar India); 0-100 km/h in 4.7s
Dual-motor Mercedes-Maybach 680 4MATIC
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 122 kWh
- Power
- 658 hp
- Torque
- 955 Nm
- Transmission
- Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC air suspension
- Claimed range
- 611 km claimed (Autocar India); 0-100 km/h in 4.4s
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5125 mm
- Width
- 2157 mm
- Height
- 1718 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3210 mm
- Boot space
- 217 L
- Seating
- 7
- Fuel tank
- N/A — battery electric, 122 kWh pack
Feature List
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Features (from Mercedes-Benz’s official specification)
Safety
- Up to 11 airbags (10 on Maybach 680, including rear-occupant frontal airbags)
- Active Brake Assist / Front Collision Avoidance
- Lane Departure Avoidance and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (adaptive cruise control)
- PRE-SAFE system with PRE-SAFE Impulse Side
- 360° camera with Active Parking Assist
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive and AIRMATIC air suspension standard on 580 and Maybach 680
- Digital Light with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
- Transparent bonnet function for low-speed/off-road visibility
Comfort & Convenience
- MBUX Hyperscreen — three displays (12.3-in driver, 17.7-in centre, 12.3-in passenger) under one glass panel
- 4-zone (Maybach: 4-zone) THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
- Front and rear ventilated, climate-controlled, multicontour massaging seats
- Individual rear captain's chairs with front-seat adjustment from the rear (Maybach 680)
- 5-zone climate control and powered tailgate (580 and above)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless phone charging front and rear
Technology
- MBUX voice assistant ('Hey Mercedes') with online connectivity
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto (580 and Maybach; 450 gets wired Android Auto)
- Over-the-air software updates
- Burmester surround sound system
- Seating flexibility for 5 or 7 occupants depending on variant
Exterior
- 20-inch (450/580) to 21-inch (Maybach 680) aerodynamic light-alloy wheels, black high-sheen finish
- Electric Art exterior with Black Panel radiator grille (450)
- Exclusive Mercedes-Maybach grille, badging and two-tone paint options (680)
- Roof rails
- Full-LED headlamps
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Colours
Polar White · Alpine Grey Solid · Selenite Grey · High-Tech Silver · Sodalite Blue · Emerald Green · Opalite White Bright (7 options, per Mercedes-Benz)
The Auto Grid Review
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review: Our Verdict
We have fitted film on every EQS SUV trim that Mercedes-Benz India sells, including one Mercedes-Maybach 680, and the three cars could not feel more different in our bay despite sharing a body. The 450 and 580 are straightforward — big, simple surfaces like the sedan, with the Black Panel nose again the one spot that punishes a sloppy install. The Maybach 680 is a different job entirely: the two-tone paint split and the extra chrome and badging on the grille mean careful masking lines we don't need on the standard car, and given what the owner has paid, there is no version of 'partial coverage' we offer on one — it is full-body or nothing. Across all three, the deep front apron and the 21-inch wheel arches on the 580 and Maybach take the worst of ORR stone chipping, more than we see on the lower, flatter-nosed GLE. Most owners who bring in a 580 or 450 are buying it as their first EV at this price point rather than a second car, which shows in how carefully they treat the paint even before it reaches us.
What we like
- +Three distinct trims — 450, 580 and Maybach 680 — span a genuinely wide price and luxury range under one nameplate
- +122 kWh battery and 4MATIC AWD give real range (up to 820 km claimed) and all-weather confidence
- +MBUX Hyperscreen and the Maybach's individual rear captain's chairs set a genuinely high cabin bar for an Indian-market EV
- +Locally assembled since September 2024, which has helped keep pricing a notch below fully imported electric SUV rivals
What we’d change
- –No independent Euro NCAP, Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP crash-test result has been published for the EQS SUV as of this review
- –Boot space drops sharply to 217 litres in 7-seat trim with all rows up — usable range varies a lot by seating configuration
- –Claimed range falls as power rises — the Maybach 680's 611 km is well below the 450's 820 km despite the same battery
- –Among the most expensive electric SUVs on sale in India, before even considering the Maybach premium
Is the EQS SUV right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
A 5.1-metre SUV with a wide turning radius is not built for daily Hyderabad commuting or tight apartment parking, whichever variant you pick.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
AIRMATIC air suspension on the 580 and Maybach, a near-silent cabin and genuine long-range claims make this an excellent, relaxed highway EV.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
The 580's real 7-seat layout and up to 11 airbags work well for larger families, though the 217-litre boot with all rows up is tight for a car this size.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
Even the 450's 360 hp is brisk off the line, but this is a comfort- and luxury-led SUV, not a car bought to be driven hard through corners.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Price, size and the ownership experience put every EQS SUV trim entirely outside first-car consideration.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
The Maybach 680's individual rear chairs and 4-zone climate, or the 580's genuinely roomy second row, make this one of the best chauffeur-driven electric SUVs sold in India.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Standard 4MATIC AWD gives real all-weather traction, but road-biased tyres and a lack of low-range mean this stays on tarmac and well-paved resort roads.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The deep front apron and lower bumper take the worst ORR stone chipping, more than on a lower-nosed SUV; the 20/21-inch wheel arches sand-blast on highway stretches; the Black Panel nose shows installer swirl easily; the Mercedes-Maybach 680's two-tone paint split and extra chrome need careful, precise masking lines that the standard 450/580 do not.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front as the baseline for 450 and 580 cars; full-body is the only coverage we offer Mercedes-Maybach 680 owners given the car's position and what it costs to buy.
Coverage
Full front and wheel-arch extensions standard on 450/580; full-body standard on the Maybach 680, with dedicated masking around the two-tone paint split and grille chrome.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs EV9 vs GLS vs EX90
Cross-shopped against: Audi Q8 e-tron, Porsche Cayenne Electric, Range Rover Electric, BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Kia EV9, Volvo EX90, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (discontinued).
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | Electric flagship SUV (5/7-seat), with Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 as the top trim | ₹1.33 crore – ₹2.40 crore | Electric | — | 4.3 / 5 |
| Kia EV9 | Flagship electric SUV | ₹1.30 crore | Electric | Built-to-order CBU import with very low… | 4.4 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS | Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat) | ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore | Petrol / Diesel | 2-6 months for the standard GLS as of April 2023 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Volvo EX90 | Full-size electric SUV | ₹1.26 crore | Electric | Deliveries begin January 2027 for bookings… | 4.4 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | Full-size luxury SUV (7-seat, long-wheelbase) | ₹1.00 crore – ₹1.17 crore | Diesel / Petrol | 2-6 months industry-wide for the GLE as of… | 4.3 / 5 |
Audi
Q3
₹51.99 lakh – ₹55.99 lakhex-showroom
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Audi
Q5
₹65.55 lakh – ₹70.73 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q5 is a 5-seat mid-size luxury SUV sold in India with a single 265 PS 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol, 7-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus, Bold Edition, Signature Line and Technology trims from ₹65.55 lakh to ₹70.73 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60.
Audi
Q7
₹87.17 lakh – ₹96.15 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q7 is a 7-seat, locally assembled flagship SUV powered by a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 petrol with 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹87.17 lakh to ₹96.15 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
Audi
Q8
₹1.13 crore – ₹1.81 croreex-showroom
The Audi Q8 is Audi India's flagship ICE coupe-SUV: a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 standard car and a 507 PS twin-turbo V8 SQ8, both with quattro AWD and 8-speed automatics. Audi India prices the range from ₹1.13 crore (Q8) to ₹1.81 crore (SQ8) ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLE Coupe. The RS Q8 Performance is a separate nameplate (audi/rs-q8).
Audi
RS Q8
₹2.34 croreex-showroom
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is Audi India's flagship performance SUV, powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 640 PS (471 kW) and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Sold as a single, fully-loaded CBU-import trim with quattro AWD, adaptive air suspension and 23-inch wheels, it rivals the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
BMW
iX1
₹54.70 lakhex-showroom
The BMW iX1 LWB is BMW India's locally built entry-level electric SUV — a single eDrive20L front-wheel-drive variant with a 66.4 kWh battery, 204 hp and a claimed MIDC range of up to 546 km. It comes fully loaded with M Sport styling, Level 2 ADAS and an 8-year/1,60,000 km battery warranty, rivalling the Volvo EX30 and Mercedes-Benz EQA.
FAQs
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Questions Buyers Ask
Autocar India prices the range from ₹1.33 crore (450 4MATIC) to ₹2.40 crore (Mercedes-Maybach 680 4MATIC) ex-showroom, Delhi, as of November 2026; the 580 4MATIC sits in between at about ₹1.48 crore. All three launched at lower introductory prices between September 2024 and January 2025 and have risen since.
On-road prices in Delhi run from about ₹1.42 crore (450) to ₹2.56 crore (Maybach 680) per Autocar India's current listings, roughly 6-7% above the ex-showroom figures once registration, road tax and insurance are added. On-road costs vary by state.
Claimed range runs from 611 km on the Mercedes-Maybach 680 to 820 km on the entry 450 4MATIC, with the 580 4MATIC claiming 809 km — all per Autocar India's current spec sheets. Range falls as motor output and kerb weight rise across the line-up, and real-world range will be lower than any claimed figure.
No independent crash-test agency — Euro NCAP, Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP — has published a result for the EQS SUV as of this review. It carries up to 11 airbags, PRE-SAFE, Active Brake Assist and standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but there is no third-party star rating to cite.
Most buyers we see choose the 580 4MATIC for the genuine 7-seat layout and AIRMATIC suspension; the 450 4MATIC is the sensible 5-seat entry point at a meaningfully lower price. The Mercedes-Maybach 680 is a different purchase altogether — bought for the badge and the rear-seat experience, not cross-shopped against the other two on value.
The Maybach 680 is a separate Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand model built on the same EQS SUV platform, with more power (658 hp vs 544 hp on the 580), individual rear captain's chairs instead of a conventional second row, 4-zone climate control and exclusive styling — at roughly ₹90 lakh more than the standard 580.
Yes — the deep front apron and wheel arches take highway stone damage on every trim, and the Mercedes-Maybach 680's two-tone paint needs careful masking during installation. We run full-front as standard on the 450/580 and full-body on every Maybach 680 we see. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan suited to your variant.
The top variant is the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 4MATIC (Electric, Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹2.40 crore ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the 450 4MATIC EV (Electric, Single-speed automatic, 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹1.33 crore. 3 variants in all, as of 11 Nov 2026.
EQS SUV: Electric flagship SUV (5/7-seat), with Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 as the top trim, ₹1.33 crore – ₹2.40 crore ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 4.3/5. EV9: Flagship electric SUV, ₹1.30 crore ex-showroom, Electric, rated 4.4/5. See the Kia EV9 page for its full variant list and our verdict.
EQS SUV: Electric flagship SUV (5/7-seat), with Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 as the top trim, ₹1.33 crore – ₹2.40 crore ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 4.3/5. GLS: Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat), ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, rated 4.4/5. See the Mercedes-Benz GLS page for its full variant list and our verdict.
boot space 217 litres, 7 seats, length 5125 mm (Mercedes-Benz official specification).
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- Mercedes-Benz India — Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV official overview · read 14 Nov 2026
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- Autocar India — EQS SUV Maybach 680 4MATIC EV price and specifications (updated 11 Nov 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV colours (updated 12 Oct 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
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- Autocar Professional — Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV priced at Rs 2.25 crore (5 Sept 2024) · read 14 Nov 2026
- DriveSpark — Mercedes EQS 450 SUV launched at Rs 1.28 crore, 820 km range (9 Jan 2025) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes discontinues A-Class sedan, EQA, EQB and EQE SUV in India (11 Apr 2026) — EQS SUV not among the discontinued models · read 14 Nov 2026