Mercedes-Benz India is all set to expand its electric range in the country with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan on August 24, 2022, brought in via the Completely Built Up (CBU) route. Additionally, the locally assembled Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 electric sedan will be launched in the country around October, closely followed by the Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan will be the second electric product in India from the German carmaker after the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV, launched in October 2020.
The exterior picks up on characteristic AMG features such as at the front, the electric sedan receives Digital Light headlamps, AMG-specific black panel grille with vertical struts in chrome, integrated Mercedes star, and "AMG" lettering, while the front bumper is body-coloured.
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The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is the first all-electric ambassador in the performance segment, made in Affalterbach. Based on the AMG.EA platform, the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan owes its performance to two electric motors, with one motor each at the front and rear axles coupled to a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. The basic version achieves a maximum total output of 658 bhp with a maximum torque of 950 Nm. The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds with a battery charge level of at least 80 per cent. The top speed is limited to 250 kmph with the optional package. In the basic version, the AMG EQS accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed limited to 220 kmph. All this is achieved thanks to a 107.8 kWh battery pack with AMG‑specific wiring adapted for high-performance capacity.
The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is the first all-electric ambassador in the performance segment, made in Affalterbach.
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Like the EQS from Mercedes-EQ, the suspension of the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ features a four‑link axle at the front and a multi-link axle at the rear and the AMG engineers have specifically improved the components and configured it to make the electric car as mental as it possibly gets. This applies to ride comfort as well as driving dynamics while the AMG Ride Control+ suspension combines electronically controlled adjustable damping together with rear-axle steering. The system also collects data and adjusts the damping force for each wheel to significantly increase the spread between sportiness and comfort. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ also comes with five AMG Dynamic Select driving modes- Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual.
The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds with a battery charge level of at least 80 per cent.
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The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is also clearly distinguishable from its ICE counterpart courtesy of the one-bow lines and cab-forward design. The exterior picks up on characteristic AMG features such as at the front, the electric sedan receives Digital Light headlamps, AMG-specific black panel grille with vertical struts in chrome, integrated Mercedes star, and "AMG" lettering, while the front bumper is body-coloured.
The pièce de resistance of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is the MBUX Hyperscreen that comes as standard.
The front apron is in the hallmark AMG A-wing design painted in high-gloss black with chrome trim. All the design elements help the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.23. The profile gets AMG side sill panels in high-gloss black while sitting on 21- or 22-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in Aero or Heritage design. The rear section has a large rear spoiler with a rear apron in the colour of the car and an aerodynamically optimised diffuser with six longitudinal fins.
The rear section has a large rear spoiler with a rear apron in the colour of the car and an aerodynamically optimised diffuser with six longitudinal fins.
The interior of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is dominated by AMG features offering a sporty touch, thanks to AMG seats with individual graphics and special seat covers in Artico man-made leather with Microcut microfibre and red contrasting topstitching. Alternatively, seat upholstery in Nappa leather is optionally available, also with AMG-specific seat graphics. The pièce de resistance of the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric sedan is the MBUX Hyperscreen that comes as standard. Three screens sit under a glass cover and appear to merge into one.
