Any EQS AMG Sedan Owners Out There?
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Any EQS AMG Sedan Owners Out There?
Does anyone have any feedback on the ownership of the EQS AMG53? I am looking for some forum member reviews (not the typical car reviews) about the AMG version. What major difference, if any, is the AMG over the 580? Is the rear Executive Package good to have? Are Ceramic brake options worth the $5400? Why would you or would you not get the AMG version?
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pro.
1. night package changes most the chrome to black or black chrome.
2. ceramic brake gives batter look and 50% weight reduce vs iron and no brake dust. 5700 is cheap. maybe save some energy because the weight (personally all my car has ceramic brake. looks better)
3. amg rim looks better than 580 rim
4. I like the sport switch.
con.
1. MB has no program whatsoever. unless dealer willing to bite the bullet.
2. rear executive package is useless.
the reason I didn't take 53 because the car I want was completely out of battery who knows been how long. dont want any headache.
1. night package changes most the chrome to black or black chrome.
2. ceramic brake gives batter look and 50% weight reduce vs iron and no brake dust. 5700 is cheap. maybe save some energy because the weight (personally all my car has ceramic brake. looks better)
3. amg rim looks better than 580 rim
4. I like the sport switch.
con.
1. MB has no program whatsoever. unless dealer willing to bite the bullet.
2. rear executive package is useless.
the reason I didn't take 53 because the car I want was completely out of battery who knows been how long. dont want any headache.
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Is the extra HP really that significant, and are there any additional suspension adjustment that can be made on the AMG? I read somewhere that ceramic brakes are that great compared to metallic when it comes to performance but is better for daily driving. With the turbine wheels, I can't see much of the brake components either.
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I have 53 - and drove over 10kkm in few months. And this is much for me because I normally don't use car for joyride. This was different 
I like mostly on 53: suspension! It is better than 580. City-driving is ok with comfort-settings but when you turn wheels on highway, sport+ is way to go. Even poor quality roads, better handling and car feels less heavy. AMG wheels are good looking but I bet that a littlebit smaller wheels you can get better range but as fast this can charge, small 20min pitstops and trip will goes on..
I have "sportseats" and I didn't take rear executive packet because eqs is car for driver, not so for backseat - and I like drive car with my own. Ceramic brakes are good invest too - a littlebit less heavy, so in theory you can get better handling and I like outlook too. And extra power is always good thing in your pocket - so, I would buy in a second new 53 again over 580. And SUV ain't my solution, I like more AMG's handling profile..
I like mostly on 53: suspension! It is better than 580. City-driving is ok with comfort-settings but when you turn wheels on highway, sport+ is way to go. Even poor quality roads, better handling and car feels less heavy. AMG wheels are good looking but I bet that a littlebit smaller wheels you can get better range but as fast this can charge, small 20min pitstops and trip will goes on..
I have "sportseats" and I didn't take rear executive packet because eqs is car for driver, not so for backseat - and I like drive car with my own. Ceramic brakes are good invest too - a littlebit less heavy, so in theory you can get better handling and I like outlook too. And extra power is always good thing in your pocket - so, I would buy in a second new 53 again over 580. And SUV ain't my solution, I like more AMG's handling profile..
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now you make me want to trade in my 580 for 53 now. lol. I just saw one black with ceramic brake (but with 22) new arrived to the dealer next to my house.
I have 53 - and drove over 10kkm in few months. And this is much for me because I normally don't use car for joyride. This was different
I like mostly on 53: suspension! It is better than 580. City-driving is ok with comfort-settings but when you turn wheels on highway, sport+ is way to go. Even poor quality roads, better handling and car feels less heavy. AMG wheels are good looking but I bet that a littlebit smaller wheels you can get better range but as fast this can charge, small 20min pitstops and trip will goes on..
I have "sportseats" and I didn't take rear executive packet because eqs is car for driver, not so for backseat - and I like drive car with my own. Ceramic brakes are good invest too - a littlebit less heavy, so in theory you can get better handling and I like outlook too. And extra power is always good thing in your pocket - so, I would buy in a second new 53 again over 580. And SUV ain't my solution, I like more AMG's handling profile..
I like mostly on 53: suspension! It is better than 580. City-driving is ok with comfort-settings but when you turn wheels on highway, sport+ is way to go. Even poor quality roads, better handling and car feels less heavy. AMG wheels are good looking but I bet that a littlebit smaller wheels you can get better range but as fast this can charge, small 20min pitstops and trip will goes on..
I have "sportseats" and I didn't take rear executive packet because eqs is car for driver, not so for backseat - and I like drive car with my own. Ceramic brakes are good invest too - a littlebit less heavy, so in theory you can get better handling and I like outlook too. And extra power is always good thing in your pocket - so, I would buy in a second new 53 again over 580. And SUV ain't my solution, I like more AMG's handling profile..
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I have a loaded 2022 EQS AMG, but don't have the ceramic brakes. While I don't doubt that the ceramic brakes would offer a performance improvement, it's not really a vehicle that I would consider taking to a racetrack, nor do I think I'd drive it hard enough that the ceramics would make a difference. That said, the EQS AMG is truly fast and handles quite well for such a heavy car. The suspension upgrade is a marked improvement over the 580, and the option to setup preferences for Sport and Sport Plus settings is nice. I also like the look and feel of the AMG front seats, interior trim, and front grille.
FWIW, my adult kids love the Executive Rear Seat Package and appreciate that those seats have heat, cool, massage, and recline functions.
FWIW, my adult kids love the Executive Rear Seat Package and appreciate that those seats have heat, cool, massage, and recline functions.
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I think that I am going to consider trade my 53 an new one when they add those door options back. Most dummy thing on whole EQS is those door handlers inside and outside. So when doors can open and close without touching handlers, I will be interested. I am quite sure that option comes late, maybe even so late as when EQS is going to get facelift (maybe 2025?)
And about executive rear packet - my kids are so old that they all have own cellular phones (and in fact, they have own lifes&cars, so they don't even drive anymore with dad :/ ) - and I wanted more tow bar and sport seats than useless (to me) luxus on backseats. You can't get both - and even that tow bar is quite small rated, it is still good enough for transporting bicycles (with electric of course). It is nice to drove somewhere good view with wife and include both own bicycles. Someone could say: "quality time", when you drove with electric bicycle up and down hills and then come back to car and continue travelling.
BTW, EQS's backseat is so big and empty that I ordered executive packet's pillows to fill emptiness
BTW2: Does someone know about those super soft (front) comfort-seat's headrest cushions, can them addon for sportseat? Backseats have them already, maybe those can add on in front too with small modifications?
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I wonder about the advantages of ceramic brake rotors (other than looks) in an EQS where virtually all braking is done by regenerative charging. I think there is not much friction braking going on until above ~ 0.7Gs. Does anyone have any information to the contrary?
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I opted to get mine without ceramic brakes because I've had previous cars that with ceramic brakes that squeaked at low speeds. It drove me nuts. I'm not saying that's the case with the EQS, but I also didn't need them on this car. You also can't see the yellow calipers behind the many spokes on the 22" wheels.
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750hp only for launch - and over 80% battery with correct temperature. Endgame: I have drove over 10kkm and I didn't test that feature yet. Once I tired but battery was too cold - So, you are correct, worthless horses..
When you need to slow down, regenerative charging works like clock! So, ceramic brakes are for longtime use and they are lighter than iron brakes. Lighter inflexible mass is better on corners - but if you know that you don't need higher top speed (210km/h -> 250km/h), you probably don't need those ceramic brakes. And maybe you don't need even AMG - maybe 580 SUV is better choice or longer range EQS? I don't know, I like my own car very-very much, it handles (i love suspension, with those ceramic brakes) as good as heavy car will / I predict and it is really-really good everyday car too. If you can test drive 580 and you think that this is good but.. Then answer can be amg 53.
Btw, I don't work with MB - I'm only happy user
- So, you are correct, worthless horses.. When you need to slow down, regenerative charging works like clock! So, ceramic brakes are for longtime use and they are lighter than iron brakes. Lighter inflexible mass is better on corners - but if you know that you don't need higher top speed (210km/h -> 250km/h), you probably don't need those ceramic brakes. And maybe you don't need even AMG - maybe 580 SUV is better choice or longer range EQS? I don't know, I like my own car very-very much, it handles (i love suspension, with those ceramic brakes) as good as heavy car will / I predict and it is really-really good everyday car too. If you can test drive 580 and you think that this is good but.. Then answer can be amg 53.
Btw, I don't work with MB
- I'm only happy user
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I drove a 580 and 53 (just called an AMG here in the USA) back to back. There is quite a difference between them. The 53 is like two cars in one. In comfort mode, its soft and quiet and a lot like the standard 580. In sport mode its a totally different car. It handles significantly better. Also the brakes do not feel as weird on the 53 as the 580. Its a more natural braking feel.
I am contemplating swapping out my E63 wagon for a EQS AMG.
I am contemplating swapping out my E63 wagon for a EQS AMG.
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Ah OK. I have both. My assumption was based on thinking that anyone with the Executive Rear Package would have the Pinnacle Trim also spec'd.
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That was my assumption too, but I guess not. I read somewhere that the rear seat pillows are larger than the executive none Pinnacle version too. Is that correct?
