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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $107,532–$131,920 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 7.3/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 8.9/10, while Value at 6.5/10 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: 7.4/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.3/10 — 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: 8.9/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining evs to actually drive. On technology it rates 8.2/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $107,532–$131,920, 107 MPG, seating 5, the Mercedes-Benz EQS sits in the luxury tier of the ev market. The value score of 6.5/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS sits in the middle of the field. Until its value scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS ranks #203 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 25% of the segment. Its 7.3/10 overall score is 0.3 points below the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $107,532 starting price is about 104% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 7.0/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 7.3 — and starts roughly $9,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.3/10 | $107,532 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 7.3/10 | $107,532 | |
| 2024 | 7.1/10 | $104,400 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.1/10 | $101,268 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.0/10 | $98,136 | Read review → |
We rate the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS's reliability 7.4/10 — above the middle of the pack for this class.
It scores 7.3/10 overall, ranking #203 of 268 evs in our database (better than 25% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS starts at $107,532 and ranges up to $131,920 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.