IS THE NEW 700+ HORSEPOWER 2022 MERCEDES-AMG EQS WORTHY OF THE AMG BADGE? THE FORMER STIG SAYS...

EV Channels Review

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS is presented as the electric successor to the S-Class, aiming to blend AMG's performance ethos with electric propulsion. The reviewer highlights its impressive power output, reaching up to 751 horsepower in race start mode, and notes the enhanced cooling systems developed by AMG to sustain performance. Despite a 0-60 mph time slightly slower than advertised (3.9-3.63 seconds vs. 3.4 seconds), the car's acceleration is described as strong. The interior features a massive 56-inch screen real estate and advanced technology, while the spacious cabin and trunk add practicality. However, the overriding critique centers on the vehicle's substantial weight (nearly 6,000 lbs), which, despite advanced systems like rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring, significantly impacts its agility and feel on the track. While acknowledging the car's spectacular on-paper performance and its capability as a comfortable, efficient daily driver, the reviewer concludes that the immense weight prevents it from delivering the visceral driving engagement expected of an AMG product on a racetrack, suggesting lighter, potentially hybrid alternatives like the C63 might offer a more engaging experience for performance enthusiasts.