2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS — The Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) is a battery electric full-size luxury liftback car produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group.
Trim: EQS 450+
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS typically asks about $103,500 versus a $110,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older EQS is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$103,500
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$110,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 EQS?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 EQS. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 EQS cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $103,500 in typical used asking against a $110,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $110,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $103,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$6,600 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 EQS?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) is a battery electric full-size luxury liftback car produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. It was released in September 2021 in Germany and the fourth quarter of 2021 in the United States. As a battery-electric vehicle, it is part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ family. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- EPA combined 98 mpg
- About 207.1 × 76.0 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 329 hp, 98 mpg combined, 350 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
329 hp
Combined MPG
98 mpg
EV range
350 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 207.1 in
- Width
- 76.0 in
- Height
- 59.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 126.4 in
- Curb weight
- 5855.5 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 98
- Electric range
- 350 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | EQS 450+ | EQS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 329 hp | 536 hp |
| Engine | Electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 350 mi | 340 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | — | — | — | RWD | |
| 536 | — | — | — | AWD |