Pricing and spec revealed for the all-electric EQS 53

Mercedes-AMG’s new model now on sale, with prices starting at £154,995

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is now on sale, with prices starting from £154,995 OTR.

The first all-electric, highperformance saloon from Mercedes-AMG is available in two model lines: Night Edition and Touring, both of which feature a 4WD, dualmotor AMG electric drivetrain producing 658 hp and 950 Nm (761 hp and 1,020 Nm with optional AMG Performance package with the Night Edition).

With a range of up to 358 miles (WLTP) from its 107.8 kWh battery, the EQS 53 4MATIC+ sprints from 062mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 137mph. The EQS 53 Night Edition with the optional AMG Performance Package has a 062pmph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 155mph.

Standard specification for both model lines, both of which start at £154,995, includes: Hyperscreen

Package with augmented reality head-up display; Nappa leather upholstery; Burmester® surround sound system; Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera; AMG specific sound programmes; Driving Assistance Package Plus; AMG black panel radiator grille with hot-stamped vertical struts in chrome; AMG front bumper painted in body colour; AMG side skirts; AMG rear apron painted in vehicle colour with diffuser-style inserts; AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid; AMG Steering wheel, floor mats and interior detailing.

The Night Edition combines performance-focused AMG body styling with 21” AMG alloy wheels, while the interior features a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, sports pedals and full leather upholstery.

These features are enhanced by the optional AMG Performance Package, available exclusively with the Night Edition.

Priced at £8,995, the AMG Performance Package adds: AMG high performance ceramic composite braking system; AMG DYNAMIC PLUS boost for RACE START – increasing maximum power and torque for short bursts; AMG Sound Experience Performance with Balanced, Sport and Powerful modes; AMG Driver's Package with maximum top speed increased to 155 mph; AMG TRACK PACE; and AMG carbonfibre trim.

The Touring offers comfortable, classy performance and styling – with 22” AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and ambient lighting inside the cabin. These features are enhanced by the optional Rear Luxury Lounge package, which is available exclusively with Touring and costs £2,995. This package adds: Nappa leather comfort seats in black; electrically adjustable rear seats including sidebags in the rear; luxury head restraints in the rear; MBUX rear tablet; neck and shoulder heating in the rear; climate control for rear seats; comfort rear armrest; wireless charging system for mobile devices in the rear; multicontour seats in the rear; seat heating plus in the rear; and additional USB ports.