Bitauto Original Starting in 2021, Mercedes-Benz will begin to achieve comprehensive brand improvement through high-performance electrification, from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class hardcore luxury off-road model There will be pure electric options in the future! As the pioneer of Mercedes-Benz's luxury full-size GT models, Mercedes-Benz EQS has taken up the banner of high-performance pure electric vehicles. We were also very fortunate to receive an invitation from Mercedes-Benz to hold the AMG global media trial in Los Angeles, and have the opportunity to experience this Mercedes-Benz's first pure electric AMG model based on the new EVA platform. The new Mercedes-Benz EQS I test drove this time is the 53 AMG version with the AMG performance package installed. We will conduct actual tests from the static and dynamic parts to see the first shot of Mercedes-Benz's EV performance counterattack. What kind of performance will there be.
Officially released by Shan Cong Cong Mercedes-Benz Judging from the data, the data of this two-ton 53 AMG can be said to be remarkable: after adding the sports package, the comprehensive maximum power reaches 762Ps, and the acceleration time from 0-100km/h is 3.4 seconds. The peak torque reaches an astonishing 1020N·m, and the top speed is 255km/h. In addition, Mercedes-Benz will also provide the 53 AMG basic model (the version without the AMG performance package), with a maximum power of 658Ps, an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds, and a peak torque of 950N·m. But even so, the performance data is much more impressive than the EQS 450 released earlier this year.
Appearance: The exaggerated shape of AMG is restrained, but the details can still let you tell that this is an AMG
This time Brand new EQS The biggest difference of AMG is the fully enclosed middle grille with a straight waterfall-shaped chrome decoration, which can better sort out the airflow and highlight the sporty characteristics of AMG. The lines in the middle and lower part of the front face also use a large number of piano black decorative strips to outline it. It is not too abrupt, but looks very delicate when viewed up close. All EQS AMG series are equipped with LED smart digital headlights as standard, and each headlight group has two holographic lens modules. Equipped with four holographic lenses and 500 independent LED light sources.
The LED light bar design that runs through the entire front face is also an extension of theThe design of the AMG version of EQS. Although many manufacturers are now increasingly using this kind of through-type LED light bars on EV models, it does make the front face look more integrated and more technological, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Come to the side of the car body and take a first look The body lines that go up like a bow are definitely one of the biggest highlights of the EQS. According to the official data released by Mercedes-Benz, the vehicle's drag coefficient has increased slightly from 0.20 on the EQS to 0.23, presumably to meet the higher downforce requirements of the AMG model. Because of this, for the smoothness of the body lines and for safety reasons, the front hood of the new car cannot be opened. In addition, the vehicle length is over 5.2m and the wheelbase is 3.2m, which makes us feel that the body is very heavy. ; Especially this relatively high waistline design highlights its positioning as a four-door GT.
In order to highlight the sporty elements of AMG on such a large-size model, Mercedes-Benz has equipped it with quite a lot of equipment this time. Exaggerated 21-inch wheels (standard equipment), the test drive was even equipped with 22-inch low-wind resistance wheels, matched with Michelin's 275mm wide front and rear PILOT SPORT EV tires. The carbon ceramic brake disc on the inside of the wheel is equipped in the AMG sports package. The diameter of the front brake disc matched with the golden 6-piston caliper reaches 440mm. Even the diameter of the regular version of the front brake disc is more than 400mm to cope with the EQS AMG model exceeding 2 tons of weight.
EQS 53 AMG is the same as the regular version of EQS, charging The port (fast charging) is located on the right rear of the car body. It supports fast charging with a maximum power of 200kW and can charge enough power for 300km of driving in 19 minutes. The maximum usable capacity of the battery pack is 107.8kWh. The official cruising range data has not been announced, but during the test drive, the car showed a full-charge cruising range of about 280 miles (448km), which is lower than the EQS 450 model.
Coming to the rear, first the taillights are also made The design of three sets of modules that run through one piece makes the back more integrated. There is a 6-fin diffuser at the bottom of the tail compartment to sort out the airflow and reduce eddy currents, thereby further reducing wind resistance. EQS AMG also adoptsThe hatchback-designed tailgate can easily accommodate short-circuit travel luggage for five people and three golf bags. At the same time, in order not to destroy the fluid dynamics of the entire body, Mercedes-Benz designers were very restrained and only added a small rear wing to distinguish it, which also added a small amount of downforce to the rear.
Interior: Focus on technology, but not overly decorated
As the first pure electric AMG, in addition to highlighting performance elements, the technological sense of the interior design is also essential. When we sit in the car, the first thing that catches our attention is the 1.41-meter-long MBUX HYPERSCREEN that runs through the entire center console. It has three built-in screens, including a digital instrument panel that displays vehicle information, a 17.7-inch central control screen, and a co-pilot's entertainment screen. Although the variable LED light bar surrounding the cockpit has appeared on many mass-produced Mercedes-Benz, the atmosphere in the cockpit of this EQS AMG has been completely raised to another level because of the blessing of these three screens. You may not feel it during the day, but the carriage at night will have a completely different atmosphere.
A good horse has a good saddle. Now that the hardware is full, the software cannot fall behind. The UI of the MBUX system launched by Mercedes-Benz this time has a very high degree of completion. I say this because Mercedes-Benz engineers have paid great attention to details: for example, the connection and cooperation between the physical buttons and the touch screen are very user-friendly, allowing you to Adapt to the operation of this car more quickly.
In terms of seats, Mercedes-Benz equipped this EQS AMG with Nappa leather wrapping, and the front and rear headrests use a surface material officially called Microfiber. However, in actual experience, I found that the seat padding in the front and rear rows was slightly thin, especially the rear headroomis limited by the fastback shape. Acting a little cramped. Overall, the ride experience of the EQS AMG, especially in the rear row, is slightly inferior to that of the S-Class.
Dynamics: Huge body, flexible and light handling
As the top model of Mercedes-Benz now A luxury pure electric model, this time the new Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG is more comfortable in terms of tuning. The new car is equipped with a set of dynamic control suspension developed by Mercedes-Benz and the newly added Pressure Limiting Valves (pressure limiting valves), which perform cleanly in damping, rebounding, and filtering road bumps; even though the tires of this car only have a flatness ratio of 35 , nor did anyone feel any discomfort. In addition, the feedback from the steering wheel is also very soft, with no feedback from road vibrations. The relaxed driving atmosphere is paired with the standard L2 automatic assisted driving of the entire series and rear-wheel steering technology that supports up to 9 degrees. The EQS 53 AMG can fully adapt to daily road conditions such as cities, highways, and congestion. It is worth mentioning that the noise control of the new car is very good. Wind noise becomes more obvious only at high speeds above 130km/h, and the suppression of tire noise is also remarkable. In terms of noise control, the new EQS AMG 53 is enough to be on par with the S-Class.
As For an AMG model, the performance of the new car is definitely not impressive. In terms of acceleration performance from 0-100km/h, the performance of this 53 AMG is enough to satisfy me: pressing the switch and brake pedal at the same time will activate the ejection start mode, accompanied by the tightening of the seat belt and the red flashing on the instrument panel. , the vibration of the vehicle and the sound of the motor simulated by the audio system perfectly accentuate the sense of ceremony before the ejection starts. There was no tire slip when the brake pedal was released; after starting, the acceleration force did not begin to weaken until after 160km/h.
In terms of dynamic performance in corners, this car is equipped with Mercedes-Benz's newly launched 4matic+ variable torqueThe force control system allows each wheel to independently control the torque output, allowing the new car to maintain the best grip at all times under different road conditions. The EQS 53 AMG I drove was able to corner with an unnatural body posture time and again on the winding mountain roads in California. There was no push and the roll was extremely slight, giving the body a strange feeling of sliding through the corners. . This style will also give the driver more confidence to step on the switch earlier, without having to worry about whether the vehicle will skid - the trip computer calculates the power distribution of the four wheels at a speed of 10,000 times per minute, allowing the vehicle to The inside wheel always maintains grip, which sometimes makes me feel like the car is being pulled towards the apex of the bend. If it weren't for the wide viewing angle of the front window, I would have forgotten for a moment that this is a full-size car with a length of 5.2 meters.
In addition to the most exciting sports + mode and the most balanced comfort mode, Mercedes-Benz also Sport, snow and a custom mode are available. In addition to rotating the shortcut knobs on the steering wheel, I can also customize driving-related settings such as power and suspension through the home screen to meet the user's segmented choices. In addition, EQS 53 AMG also adds two "shift paddles" on both sides of the steering wheel to adjust the intensity of kinetic energy recovery, which are divided into three gears: low, medium and high. Among them, there is basically no need to brake in the highest gear, and the vehicle can automatically achieve a satisfactory deceleration effect; and for people like me who are used to gasoline cars, medium or low gears are acceptable.
In terms of energy consumption performance, the WLTP (world cycle conditions) cruising range of the EQS 53 AMG is currently not available in Mercedes-Benz. announced, but the remaining range shown on the odometer of this test drive was 280 miles (448km) when fully charged. Our test drive this time has a total of 143 miles (289km), including 60% highway conditions, 15% urban road conditions, 5% mountain roads and 20% congested road conditions. When we reach the end, 47% (132 miles/211km< /span>) power is generally not outstanding.
Summary: A driver's car, but still a few points away from true luxury
As a pure electric AMG, EQS 53 AMG is actually a driver's car, rather than letting the driver drive it; it would be more appropriate to leave the task of driving the Mercedes-Benz to the S-Class and Maybach. As a daily commuter, or even for occasional trips to the track, I believe this brand newEQS 53 AMG will definitely do the job. If the shortcomings in battery life and rear seat space can be solved, I believe it will be the first choice for potential buyers of AMG and luxury cars.
Pictures/text: Wang Yu, Bitche’s special correspondent in North America