Home
Mercedes-Benz
EQS SUV
News
MKBHD Doesn’t Consider Mercedes EQS SUV A Compelling Luxury High-Rider
The well known tech YouTuber’s EQS SUV review is peppered with mentions of areas where he thinks it could be different or improved.

15:52
Andrei Nedelea 
By: Andrei Nedelea
Jan 2, 2023 at 6:45am ET
Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsideevs.com%2Fnews%2F628986%2Fmkbhd-mercedes-eqs-suv-review%2F&text=MKBHD%20Doesn%E2%80%99t%20Consider%20Mercedes%20EQS%20SUV%20A%20Compelling%20Luxury%20High-Rider&via=InsideEVs)
- copy
Share
Comment
Mercedes EQS SUV is the brand’s electric flagship model, at least in terms of price, especially when the top tier Maybach variant will be introduced with a price tag predicted to be well north of $150,000. However, not everyone is convinced the tall EQS is as good a vehicle as it could have been, and this includes Marques Brownlee who reviewed the model for his Auto Focus channel.
Now even though the video’s title makes it sound like he is going to mention a lot of negatives, which he does, it’s actually a fairly balanced view of the vehicle. The many minuses he considers are worth mentioning seem to be outweighed by the high-riding EQS’ many qualities, such as its luxurious feeling cabin with plenty of wow factor, its excellent ride comfort, as well as its advanced tech and the Three Pointed Star’s legendary image and heritage as a builder of luxury cars.
What do you think?
View
Comments
Marques doesn’t really like the way the vehicle looks on the outside, mirroring many other similar views shared by other reviewers who think the model could have been a bit more interesting to look at. He argues that in the white his tester was finished in it doesn’t look particularly special, although you can imagine that Mercedes is reserving the most opulent look for the Maybach model, which will get a two-tone paint job, unique wheels, a bolder grille and unique trim elements to help it stand out.
He also doesn’t think Mercedes is being entirely fair when it says that the optional Hyperscreen setup that’s available for all EQE and EQS models is called a single 56-inch screen, when in fact it is three individual screens covered by one massive sheet of glass. Others have noted this and it still holds true, although it’s certainly a must-have option if you want to wow your passengers in this vehicle.
More on the Mercedes EQS SUV
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV First Drive: Commodious, Luxurious, Capable
Mercedes-Benz Reveals US Pricing For The EQS SUV
Source: Auto Focus / YouTube
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?
Take our 3 minute survey.
- The InsideEVs team
Share this Story
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsideevs.com%2Fnews%2F628986%2Fmkbhd-mercedes-eqs-suv-review%2F&text=MKBHD%20Doesn%E2%80%99t%20Consider%20Mercedes%20EQS%20SUV%20A%20Compelling%20Luxury%20High-Rider&via=InsideEVs)
- copy
GO TO COMMENTS
(
)
Got a tip for us? Email: tips@insideevs.com
View all comments ( )
Trending

I Drove The Electric And Gas-Powered BMW X5. I Know Which One I'd Pick.

The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Has More Range As Standard

GM's Next-Generation EV Platform Has 30% Less Wiring And 20% Less Battery

Can The BMW iX3 Take Down The Tesla Model Y L And Rivian R2?
latest articles
- ‘Propulsion-Agnostic’: GM Wants To Bring Tesla-Style Software Features To Its Gas SUVs, Too Oct 22 - Features -
- Want The Best Range Rover? Get The Electric One: First Drive Oct 22 - First Drives -
- I Drove The Electric And Gas-Powered BMW X5. I Know Which One I'd Pick. Oct 22 - First Drives -
- The Ferrari Luce Officially Starts At $560,800 Oct 22 - News -
- The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Has More Range As Standard Oct 22 - Official -
- BMW’s Electric M3 Had To First Win Over One Of Its Own Oct 22 - News -
- Seattle Is Installing Hundreds Of Curbside EV Chargers Oct 22 - Charging -
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In September 2026

Seattle Is Installing Hundreds Of Curbside EV Chargers

AMG’s New Electric SUV Has 1,153 HP. The Charging Specs Are Even Wilder

Spotify’s First Native In-Car App Is Hitting Audi EVs First

I Drove Mercedes’ New EV With A Silicon Anode Battery. The Future Is Here

Tesla Says 75% Of New Car Buyers Subscribe To FSD In North America

I Tested New York City’s First Lamppost EV Charger. It’s A Game Changer