THE NEW BENCHMARK FOR LUXURY ELECTRIC CARS? 2023 MERCEDES EQS EV REVIEW (AMG 53)

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The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is presented as a benchmark for luxury electric motoring, aiming to blend S-Class comfort with AMG performance. The reviewer highlights its controversial, aerodynamic design and the opulent, tech-heavy interior dominated by the MBUX Hyperscreen. While praised for its immense power (484 kW, 1020 Nm) and agile handling, aided by four-wheel steering, the car is not without its criticisms. The reviewer notes a slightly compromised driving position due to the steering wheel obscuring the digital cluster and the vastness of the Hyperscreen making some controls difficult to reach. Practicality is generally good with ample rear space and a large boot, though the absence of rear seat screens is noted. The reviewer finds the synthesized AMG soundscapes to be a decent, albeit artificial, addition to the driving experience. Real-world efficiency was measured at 26.6 kWh/100km, slightly above the claimed 23 kWh/100km, attributed to its nearly three-ton weight. Despite its impressive performance and luxury, the challenging styling and overwhelming tech may alienate traditional Mercedes buyers, though the reviewer suggests this is part of the electric flagship's role in challenging the status quo.