2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC and EQS 550 4MATIC electric luxury SUVs side-by-side

2026 EQS SUV: EQS 400 4MATIC® vs EQS 550 4MATIC®

For 2026, the EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC® SUV become the EQS 400 and EQS 550 4MATIC®. Both 2026 trims now include standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive and a 118 kWh battery. Compare horsepower and range below, then view current EQS SUV inventory.

The 2026 EQS 400 4MATIC®

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC luxury electric SUV driving on city streets

The 2026 EQS 400 4MATIC® is the entry SUV, and it replaces the trim shoppers knew as the EQS 450+. Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous motors provide standard all-wheel drive, 355 horsepower, and 590 lb-ft of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and earns an EPA-estimated 312 miles, when properly equipped. In practice, you get all-weather traction without giving up long-range capability.

The 2026 EQS 550 4MATIC®

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 550 4MATIC performance electric SUV accelerating smoothly on a highway

The 2026 EQS 550 4MATIC® is the performance trim, the successor to the EQS 580 4MATIC®. It delivers 536 horsepower and 633 lb-ft of torque, reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds when properly equipped, and earns an EPA-estimated 317 miles. For drivers, that means quicker highway passing with range that stays competitive. For the full, price-free overview, see our 2026 EQS SUV research hub, or see which EQS SUV models are in stock now.

Side-by-Side Specifications

Metric EQS 400 4MATIC® EQS 550 4MATIC®
Combined horsepower 355 hp 536 hp
Combined torque 590 lb-ft 633 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph 5.9 seconds 4.6 seconds
EPA-estimated range 312 miles 317 miles
Battery capacity 118 kWh 118 kWh
Max towing (when properly equipped) 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs

Specifications are confirmed against the EQS 400 4MATIC® SUV page and the EQS 550 4MATIC® SUV page at Mercedes-Benz USA.

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