[Aditya]

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV will be launched in India on September 5, 2024. The car is expected to be priced at Rs. 2.5 crore (ex-showroom).



The Maybach EQS 680 SUV is the brand’s flagship electric SUV. It is based on the standard EQS and gets several Maybach-specific details and features.

The Maybach EQS 680 comes with a 122 kWh battery pack, claimed to offer a WLTP range of 600 km on a single charge. The car is powered by two electric motors (one on each axle), producing a combined output of 649 BHP and 950 Nm. Mercedes claims that the SUV can sprint from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and touch a top speed of 210 km/h. The car comes with Fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Additionally, it is equipped with air suspension with adaptive damping and 10-degree rear steering.

Here's a closer look.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV Exterior Images

The car will come in a choice of dual-tone colour schemes. Here it is in silver and blue:


Front end is dominated by a massive glossy black and chrome grille with a three-pointed star ornament on the bonnet:


Rear end features tail-lamps connected by an LED light bar:


No cuts and creases on the sides. But lots of chrome has been used. The Maybach comes with soft-closing doors:


Build quality, fit & finish and paint job are of the highest order:


Mercedes Digital Light LED headlamp clusters get integrated LED DRLs that double up as turn-indicators:


Bonnet gets the three-pointed star ornament with the letters "Maybach" etched in the chrome insert just above the front grille. :


Parking sensors and front camera sit lower on the grille and on the bumper. Upper part of the skid plate is covered in chrome:


Left and right parking sensors get large housings with Maybach logos and chrome inserts:


Sensor console at the top of the windscreen:


"Mercedes" written in the bottom corner of the windshield:


Bonnet sports prominent character lines:


Wiper fluid can be topped up through this flap:


Dual-tone ORVMs with integrated turn-indicators and cameras underneath:


Chrome door handles are recessed. They emerge if you approach with the key or if the car is unlocked:


Mercedes-Benz branding on the top of the door handles:


21-inch Maybach multispoke wheels shod with 275/45 Goodyear Eagle F1 MO tyres:




Side steps jut out a long way:


Roofline slopes down towards the rear. Glass has a chrome border around it:


Notice how perfectly every panel and paint line meets. Got to love Mercedes' attention to detail:


Maybach badge on the D-Pillar:


The charging port. Mercedes offers a 22 kW onboard AC charger, but the SUV supports 200 kW fast charging as well:


Massive panoramic sunroof:




Three-pointed star conceals a reverse camera. Tailgate features "Maybach" lettering on the left and model and variant lettering on the right:


Prominent spoiler with integrated HMSL at the rear:


LED tail-lamps looks snazzy:


They get "Mercedes-Benz" branding on the side:


Dual-tone body-coloured and glossy black bumper gets prominent chrome insert and thin reflectors:

[Aditya]

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV Interior Images

As expected of a Maybach, the EQS 680 SUV is loaded with luxury. Nappa leather and wood have been used in the cabin and the feature list seems unending. Standard features include power adjustable seats with memory, massage, ventilation and heating, heated steering wheel, front and rear electric comfort doors, 4-zone automatic climate control, Air Balance cabin-air purification and cabin fragrance system, pre-entry climate control, panoramic sunroof, acoustic comfort package, power rear side-window sunshades, 1 year of Mercedes me connect services, added support and assistance from Mercedes me connect, remote window opening and closing, double sun visors, heated windshield, brake hold feature, MBUX Hyperscreen, 17.7-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display, 12.3-inch OLED front passenger display, augmented reality head-Up display, front-cabin MBUX interior assistant, rear-cabin MBUX interior assistant, Burmester 4D Surround Sound system, Dolby Atmos, Maybach EQS Sound Experience, rear-cabin MBUX tablet, rear seat entertainment system, wireless headsets, six 100W USB-C charging ports, NFC technology and more.

Standard safety features include Car-to-X communication Active Distance Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist, Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call, Attention Assist, dashcam, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Crosswind Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Front and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking, PRE-SAFE, Surround View System, 9 air bags, Acoustic Vehicle Alert System, Adaptive braking technology, EQ-specific safety concept, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, GUARD 360° security system, heated windshield washer system, rain-sensing wipers and more.

Hand-finished wood steering wheel with Nappa leather side grips comes with an array of touch-type switches. It gets electrical adjustment for height and reach and has a heating function:


Paddles on the steering wheel let you vary the intensity of energy recuperated by deceleration and braking during normal driving. Three levels of recuperation are selectable: normal, increased (which can allow one-pedal driving), and none (effectively coasting when you let off the driving pedal). A "D Auto" setting can activate the intelligent ECO Assist feature:


12.3-inch high-resolution color display, embedded in the MBUX Hyperscreen, offers customizable instrumentation:


Comes with an augmented reality head-up display:


Indicator, high beam and wiper controls on the left stalk...


...and the drive mode selector on the right:


Turbine-shaped A/C vents:


Electric parking brake and light functions are placed on the right-hand side of the driver:


Doorpad holds speakers, seat adjustment and memory controls and power window console. It gets ambient lighting and Nappa leather has been used abundantly:


Maybach branded scuff plates are backlit:


12-way power front seats with memory are upholstered in Nappa leather and come with ventilation, rapid heating and massage functions:


Headrests have adjustable side wings:


Maybach branded aluminium pedals. All footwells are illuminated:


Burmester 4D sound system with analog-digital amps delivering 790W through 15 speakers, including two 3D speakers in the ceiling and dual subwoofers on the parcel shelf. 4D sound can also be enjoyed via headphones at any passenger position:


MBUX Hyperscreen gets Maybach-specific start-up animations. It incorporates a giant 17.7-inch central touchscreen with an OLED display. It gets gesture control which works with a 3D camera placed in the overhead control panel:


MB Navigation offers a choice of input methods such as touch controls and the natural voice recognition of "Hey, Mercedes." Electric Intelligence helps plan the fastest and most convenient route option factoring traffic, topography, ambient temperature, as well as charging needs:


Below the large screen is a large console which contains cupholders, wireless smartphone charger and 2 USB ports:


Shortcut menu is on the centre console. Consists of the camera activation, the charging, car settings, the Start/Stop button (size was so unassuming, it took me a while to find it!), the fingerprint sensor and essential audio controls:


Storage shelf below centre console has a leather base and 2 USB ports:


Under the centre armrest is a rather spacious storage box with a felt lining and 2 USB Type-C charging ports:


MBUX Hyperscreen allows the front passenger to have his own display for entertainment, comfort settings and more. He can also operate the navigation system. It has an 12.3-inch OLED touchscreen which allows for individual content and up to seven user profiles:


Glovebox has a soft lining and the Air Balance fragrance atomizer:


Roof bezel has touch-type controls:


Massive panoramic sunroof lets in a lot of light:


Dual interior power shades allow occupants to adjust the amount of sunlight entering the cabin:


Headliner and sunvisors are upholstered in Nappa leather too. Double sunvisors have been provided where you can swing one panel toward the side window and still have a visor for the windshield.:


Mercedes-Maybach keyfob:


Rear doorpads get the same theme as the ones in the front. Rear windows get power sunshades:


Backlit Maybach branded scuff plates at the rear as well:


Rear seats are power adjustable with memory and massage functions including a calf massage:


Legroom at the rear is abundant:


Rear seats including the headrests get heating and ventilation functions:


Seatbelt buckles are illuminated as well:


Boot can be accessed from the rear seat. One can fit an optional refrigerator box here. Champagne flute glasses are on the options list too:


Centre armrest comes with a tablet to control the infotainment:




Wireless charging pad has been provided in the rear as well:


Rear A/C vents, heated and cooled cupholders, storage bin...it's all there:




Rear passengers get individual 11.6-inch displays mounted on the back of the front seats:


Seatbacks of the front seats are hard, but there is so much legroom that your knees will never touch them:


Bag hooks are provided on the B-pillars:


A/C vents have been provided on the B-pillars as well:


Maybach logo is projected on the floor under the centre console:


Ambient lighting is everywhere:


Boot capacity = 439 litres. Boot houses a first aid kit. It comes with luggage tie-down points in the corners:


Dual subwoofers are placed in the parcel shelf:


Charging cable, tyre inflator and warning triangle are neatly stowed under the boot floor:


Inside of the tailgate gets a Maybach badge:

[Aditya]

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[SKC-auto]

Why all these Maybachs have ugly alloy wheels? Is it some kind of art which common people cannot appreciate?

The first thing I am going to do after buying this car(after winning 20crore lottery) is swap the alloys.

[SmartCat]

Originally Posted by SKC-auto

Why all these Maybachs have ugly alloy wheels? Is it some kind of art which common people cannot appreciate?

Very likely, this alloy wheel design reduces aerodynamic drag and also tyre/wheel noise.

Honda Civic hybrid had these wheels:

[BANDHAV]

I just can't wrap my head around Mercedes nomenclature. Why can't be there some sort of differentiation in electric sedan/suv naming, Till now EQS was the electric counterpart of S Class, now what?

[Newtown]

I recall the days when Maruti used to call the Zen "jellybean body".

The Mercedes (and from that matter even BMW) from being sharp cut and classy have gone to this jellybeanish look which I still cannot wrap my head around. Don't blame them entirely but don't like it either.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by SKC-auto

Is it some kind of art which common people cannot appreciate?

The first thing I am going to do after buying this car(after winning 20crore lottery) is swap the alloys.

Yes, taste varies a lot and also changes as you age or probably get richer So, not necessarily bad. Also as mentioned by Smarty, most EVs have a similar setup for aerodynamics.

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

I just can't wrap my head around Mercedes nomenclature. Why can't be there some sort of differentiation in electric sedan/suv naming, Till now EQS was the electric counterpart of S Class, now what?

They have been selling both EQS Sedan and EQS SUV and as reported in another news recently, they will stop EQS (sedan).

I haven't seen this car in person yet but it looks a good option for local commuting. We have seen how Toyota can sell the van at 2 Cr plus so we can expect this on the roads rather than showroom unlike EQS- sedan.

I think the EQS sedan is not successful due to abysmal road clearance and limited features in the rear seat. It's a very good car otherwise. We don't get EQS SUVs in India. Probably MB India messed up or they could not get allocations.

[GeeTee TSI]

Hard as I try, this Maybach spec car does not wow me. The 'regular' flagship models of the Germans are so good that the special edition does not really stand out, nor does it come across as striking as a Bentley / Rolls Royce.

[hifisharu]

Originally Posted by Aditya

LED tail-lamps looks snazzy:
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They get "Mercedes-Benz" branding on the side:
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One of the more challenging and also satisfying projects I completed in 2018-19 for Mercedes Benz. The idea was to get the Helix light signature in the production cars, as was showcased in the EQA concept. The lamp consists of two elements, the front part of the Helix and the coils at the back. Design wise was quite a challenge, as the Helix elements had to have a 3D structure, look similar, while still having a dynamic proportion, as one views it from side to the back. Production wise was also a challenge as the body side part had to have five different tooling directions and pretty complex geometry.

[Deva_29]

Are there enough features like ADAS and Lane Assist in the Car? Without these features, is the price in today's economy justified? Will the service costs will be over the top?

[the_90s_car_guy]

Excellent write-up and pictures, Aditya!

The vehicle screams luxury and exclusivity from all angles and is sure to attract a lot of eye-balls out on the roads.

I can't help but remind myself of this post on our forum earlier about the vanilla EQS:

"According to a media report, a study claims that Mercedes-Benz's flagship EV, the EQS, offered in sedan, SUV and AMG iterations, lost almost half its value after just one year of ownership.

The report states that after just one year of the luxury EV rolling out of the dealership, prices of the EQS dropped by as much as 48.7% of its average new price. This translates to around $65,143 - about the same price as a brand-new E-Class."

EV battery prices too, have been dropping and are expected to continue to fall as noted here.

[14000rpm]

Originally Posted by hifisharu

One of the more challenging and also satisfying projects I completed in 2018-19 for Mercedes Benz. The idea was to get the Helix light signature in the production cars, as was showcased in the EQA concept. The lamp consists of two elements, the front part of the Helix and the coils at the back. Design wise was quite a challenge, as the Helix elements had to have a 3D structure, look similar, while still having a dynamic proportion, as one views it from side to the back. Production wise was also a challenge as the body side part had to have five different tooling directions and pretty complex geometry.

Nice insights. hope your NDA has expired. Just Saying.

[RahulNagaraj]

Mercedes-Benz has launched its flagship electric SUV, the Maybach EQS in the Indian market. The new Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is priced at Rs 2.25 crore (ex-showroom).



Being a Maybach, the electric SUV features a massive black grille panel at the front which features vertical chrome strips, replicating the Maybach waterfall grille. The front panel also houses the radar panel, while the brand's three-pointed star has been moved onto the bonnet. The Maybach EQS also comes with the trademark dual-tone paint scheme.



Inside, the SUV features Mercedes' latest MBUX Hyperscreen with Maybach-specific start-up animations. There is a rear-entertainment package which includes dual 11.6-inch displays mounted on the back of the front seats. The seats themselves come upholstered in Nappa leather and feature recline and massage functions. The rear seat passengers also get a centre console with wooden trims and access to the trunk fridge. Other features offered on the Maybach EQS include a Chauffeur package and First-Class rear package with thermal cup holders, a shelf for the rear MBUX tablet, folding tables and plenty of other features and tech.



In India, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS will be offered in a single '680' trim. It comes powered by a 122 kWh battery paired with dual electric motors, producing 658 BHP and 950 Nm. Mercedes claims the Maybach EQS is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 210 km/h. The large battery pack gives the Maybach EQS a max range of 611 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge. It is also capable of charging from 10-80% in 31 mins via a 200 kW DC fast charger.

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS currently has no direct rivals in the Indian market.

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