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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $98,136–$131,281 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 7.0/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Value at 8.9/10, while Technology at 7.0/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional ev — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 8.3/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.4/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.8/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining evs to actually drive. At 7.0/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $98,136–$131,281, 107 MPG, seating 5, the Mercedes-Benz EQS sits in the luxury tier of the ev market. Its value score of 8.9/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 4 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Verdict: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS sits in the middle of the field. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS ranks #243 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 10% of the segment. Its 7.0/10 overall score is 0.6 points below the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $98,136 starting price is about 86% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Across the EQS model years we've scored, the 2022 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.3/10 | $107,532 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.3/10 | $107,532 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.1/10 | $104,400 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.1/10 | $101,268 | Read review → |
| 2022 (this review) | 7.0/10 | $98,136 |
We rate the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS's reliability 8.3/10 — one of the stronger records in its class.
It scores 7.0/10 overall, ranking #243 of 268 evs in our database (better than 10% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS starts at $98,136 and ranges up to $131,281 across trims (MSRP when new). At 107 MPG, expect roughly $491/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Mercedes-Benz models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.