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Verdict
Grand SUV électrique de luxe de 5 125 mm, au coffre de 645 litres, disponible de 360 à 658 ch. Je n'ai pas trouvé de note Euro NCAP propre à ce modèle, et les retours publiés sur sa fiabilité sont rares : seul un rappel de boîte à fusibles sur des exemplaires fabriqués en 2023 est documenté, par une source unique. Faites vérifier ce rappel au numéro de châssis.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: EQS 450+.
EQS 450+
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 360 hp · Crit'Air green
360 ch (Autotijd, gamme belge).
EQS 450 4MATIC
Electric · Automatic · 360 hp · Crit'Air green
360 ch avec transmission intégrale (Autotijd, gamme belge).
EQS 500 4MATIC
Electric · Automatic · 449 hp · Crit'Air green
449 ch, transmission intégrale, coffre de 645 litres (Autotijd, Caroom).
EQS 580 4MATIC
Electric · Automatic · 544 hp · Crit'Air green
544 ch et 858 Nm, batterie de 108,4 kWh bruts, 20,2 à 24,3 kWh/100 km en WLTP (fiche Autotijd).
EQS 680
Electric · Automatic · 658 hp · Crit'Air green
658 ch, transmission intégrale (gamme belge d'Autotijd).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €69,880 – €97,990 (2022 to 2025) | €79,450 | — | 75 |
| Belgium | €78,995 – €83,712 (2023 to 2024) | €79,945 | — | 9 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Recent model: not enough hindsight yet (years, mileage) for faults to be publicly documented, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Boîte à fusibles mal réparée (rappel 2023) (EQS 450+, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 500 4MATIC, EQS 580 4MATIC, EQS 680)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 3 June 2025 — Un fusible peut être défectueux, ce qui peut entraîner une panne moteur ou une altération des fonctions de retenue et du tableau de bord. Cela augmente le risque d'accident, de blessures et d'incendie. Official notice
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 580 4MATIC | 108.4 kWhstated | — | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (4 years old) keeps about 91% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV X296 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier au numéro de châssis, chez un concessionnaire Mercedes, le rappel de la boîte à fusibles (exemplaires fabriqués en 2023).
- Demander un diagnostic de l'état de santé de la batterie et l'historique de recharge.
- Contrôler le fonctionnement de tous les écrans et des aides à la conduite pendant l'essai.
- Vérifier la configuration : 5 ou 7 places selon la fiche Caroom.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures de révision en réseau.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel de la boîte à fusibles a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- Quelle est l'autonomie réelle constatée, et quelle part de recharges rapides ?
- La voiture est-elle en configuration 5 ou 7 places, et quelle est la version exacte ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €57,240 – €85,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Kia EV9
I · since 2023
- Price
- €57,000 – €63,400
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Land Rover Range Rover
V · since 2022
- Price
- €45,000 – €150,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Audi e-tron
I (GE) · 2018–2023
- Price
- €18,940 – €39,990
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV X296 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Mercedes EQS SUV ?
645 litres, jusqu'à 2 100 litres banquette rabattue (Caroom).
Quelles motorisations propose l'EQS SUV ?
Du 450+ de 360 ch au 680 de 658 ch, en passant par les 450 4MATIC (360 ch), 500 4MATIC (449 ch) et 580 4MATIC (544 ch), selon Autotijd.
L'EQS SUV a-t-il une note Euro NCAP ?
Je n'ai pas trouvé de note Euro NCAP propre à l'EQS SUV dans les sources consultées.
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