Mercedes-AMG EQS (2021). Up to 761 hp for the electric sports car

Mercedes-AMG unveils the EQS 53 4Matic +, a sportier variant of the new electric limousine à l’Etoile.

As expected, the Mercedes EQS passes into the hands of the AMG preparer to satisfy sports enthusiasts. The sedan develops 658 hp for the base version 53 4Matic +, and climbs to 761 hp with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package.

We expected it, it is now official: the Mercedes-AMG EQS has just been presented on the eve of the opening of the Munich show. And as we announced to you, the dress of this sporty electric sedan is quite discreet. Review details of what changes between “The angel” Mercedes EQS and its “demonic” double, the AMG EQS 53 4Matic +.

mercedes eqs 53 amg front — At the front, the EQS adopts the Panamericana grille with vertical blades from the AMG division. But here it is full.

mercedes eqs amg 53 rear — The EQS revised by AMG remains quite discreet aesthetically, with some subtle details such as the fine spoiler on the trunk.

The EQS is the first 100% electric model of the sports division of Affalterbach. It is aesthetically distinguished by some elements specific to AMG such as the specific Panamericana grille with vertical slats. But this time around, the grille block is full and glossy black like on the classic EQS. At the rear, a small spoiler is placed on the trunk, while underbody and shiny black bodywork elements (front splitter, six-fin diffuser at the rear…) reworked replace those of the EQS.

Increased sportiness for the EQS revised by AMG

mercedes-amg eqs 53 power — The power of the Mercedes EQS revised by AMG soars, going from a minimum of 333 hp to 658 hp and even 761 hp thanks to an optional pack.

It is on the technical side that the changes are most notable. Already powerful with its two versions of 333 and 524 hp, the Mercedes EQS takes it up a notch in this variant offered by AMG. Always equipped with two engines, the electric sports car goes up to 484 kW, or 658 hp, in its basic version 53 4Matic +. The maximum torque is fixed at 950 Nm.

mercedes eqs amg interior 53 4Matic + — On board, a few details make it possible to differentiate the classic EQS from a real AMG, such as the choice of materials or the shortcut buttons on the steering wheel.

But that’s not all ! Mercedes-AMG also offers an optional AMG Dynamic Plus Pack, which further raises the bar. Thanks to him, the cumulative power increases to 560 kW, i.e. 761 hp maximum. Torque jumps to 1,020 Nm. With the optional pack, 0 to 100 km / h goes from 3.8 s to 3.4 s, but only if the battery is charged to more than 80%. The top speed is also variable, from 220 km / h to 250 km / h depending on the optional packs.

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mercedes eqs amg steering wheels — The AMG EQS is fitted with rear-wheel steering as standard.

The AMG EQS has 4Matic + all-wheel drive thanks to an electric motor per axle. It has standard rear wheels and adjustable adaptive damping. The battery capacity of 107.8 kWh is identical to the classic EQS, however with a few differences such as an AMG specific wiring set and a revised battery management system. The autonomy given by the brand is 526 to 580 km according to the WLTP cycle. But it could be much less in reality depending on the use of the conductors …

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The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic + will be on display at the brand’s stand at the Munich Motor Show from September 7 to 12, 2021. It will be presented alongside many other novelties such as the EQG or the EQS reviewed by Maybach. According to Philipp Schiemer, president of Mercedes-AMG, this EQS will not be the only electric in the sports division. ” Further fully electric AMG models will follow, in the not too distant future, also on our fully developed in-house AMG.EA platform. »He confided.