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
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).
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