Mercedes-Benz EQS

Build Dates

Jul 2022 - onwards

On Sale Dates

Aug 2023 - onwards

Applies To

EQS 450 4MATIC only

Vehicle Type

Large Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Battery electric vehicles

Price Bracket

Over $65,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2021

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

Dec 2027

Tested

2021

ANCAP Safety Report (PDF)

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in August 2023. This ANCAP safety rating applies to the EQS 450 4MATIC. The EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ is unrated.

Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtain) airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag, are standard. A centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard equipment.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).