The 2026 EQS 400 4MATIC SUV. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

The entry point that doesn't feel like one

Mercedes has a habit of making its "base" electric models feel like the point rather than the compromise, and the EQS 400 continues it. Dual motors deliver all-wheel torque smoothly enough that 355 horsepower feels more confident than the number suggests, especially merging onto the Belt Parkway where instant electric torque erases the usual on-ramp hesitation. The 9G-equivalent single-speed reduction gear means no shift shock, ever, just a continuous, quiet pull to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 130 mph, which is more than any Brooklyn commute will ever ask for.

What separates the EQS 400 from a merely quick electric crossover is the chassis underneath it. AIRMATIC air suspension comes standard, not optional, adjusting damping and ride height automatically and lowering itself at highway speed to cut drag. Rear-axle steering turns up to 4.5 degrees standard, tightening the turning radius enough that parallel parking on a narrow Bay Ridge block stops being a production, with an available upgrade to 10 degrees of rear steer for drivers who want it.

What's actually standard for 2026

The 2026 refresh added real value at the base trim rather than trimming it. A NACS (Tesla-style) DC fast-charging adapter now ships standard, which matters in a metro area where public charging infrastructure increasingly favors that plug format. The second row gained standard heated seats and a wireless smartphone charging pad, both of which used to require stepping up the configuration. Inside, MBUX spans the cabin across multiple displays with a natural-voice assistant, and Burmester's 3D Surround Sound system, standard at 710 watts across 15 speakers, is not a Mercedes upsell on this car — it's included. Buyers who want the AMG-styled front bumper and up to 22-inch AMG wheels, or Digital Light headlamps and illuminated running boards, add them as options rather than trading up a trim.

Seating is five standard, with an optional third row that brings capacity to seven for occasional use — a real consideration for Brooklyn families who need the extra row twice a month rather than every day, since folding it away restores the SUV's full cargo volume behind the second row.

Charging in the city, honestly

A 118-kWh battery and 312 miles of EPA-estimated range put most weekly Brooklyn driving, even with a Long Island or Westchester round trip mixed in, well within a single charge. DC fast charging with the standard NACS adapter brings a 10-80% top-up down to roughly half an hour at a compatible high-power station, and Mercedes' High-Power Charging Network aims to make that experience closer to a gas-station stop than the plug-and-wait reputation EVs sometimes carry. Home Level 2 charging fills the battery in about 14 hours, which is an overnight non-event for owners with access to a garage charger, and a real planning question for street-parkers — worth a direct conversation with the sales team about charging realities before signing.

What buyers say

The dealership's 4.4-star rating across more than 2,100 Google reviews leans heavily on process, and recent buyers describe the same pattern that shows up across the store's electric and gas inventory alike. Michael M., from a purchase this July: "I worked directly with Ashton, he was excellent, he got me the price I wanted, the car I wanted, and delivered excellent service." That kind of straightforward, no-pressure account recurs often enough in the store's review history that it reads as a pattern rather than an outlier.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 EQS 400 4MATIC in New York?

$89,950 MSRP plus $1,150 destination, before options and before New York City's 8.875% combined sales tax for city residents. The pricing and leasing guide details the math; current lease and finance offers are posted on the dealership's national offers page.

EQS 400 or EQS 550 — is the extra power worth it?

The EQS 550 costs $22,500 more and answers with 181 additional horsepower, a 1.3-second-quicker 0-60, and — unusually — five more miles of EPA range rather than less. If the launch feel and the number on the window sticker both matter, the 550 is the honest upgrade. If neither does, the EQS 400 delivers the same cabin, the same suspension, and the same charging story for meaningfully less money.

Is 312 miles of range enough for New York driving?

For the overwhelming majority of Brooklyn commuting and weekend trips, yes — the range comfortably covers a normal week between charges for most owners. Drivers who regularly run longer round trips (the Hamptons, upstate, the Jersey Shore in summer traffic) should plan a charging stop into those trips rather than treating 312 miles as a hard daily ceiling, the same way any EV owner plans around range on longer drives.

What's new on the EQS 400 for 2026 specifically?

Standard all-wheel drive (the old RWD entry trim is gone), a standard NACS fast-charging adapter, standard heated second-row seats, and a standard wireless charging pad for rear passengers. The starting price also dropped more than $15,000 versus the prior model year's comparable entry point.

Where can I see the 2026 EQS 400 in Brooklyn?

Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway, off Belt Parkway Exit 5, keeps EQS SUV inventory on the floor for same-day drives. Sales hours run Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm; current inventory is listed here.

The sensible way into the flagship

The EQS 400 doesn't ask a buyer to give anything up to save money — the cabin, the suspension, the charging speed, and the safety suite are the same car as the EQS 550, just with a different motor tune. For the version built for buyers who want the fastest EQS SUV Mercedes sells, the EQS 550 guide is next; for the ownership side of either one, the service and repair guide covers what a 118-kWh battery actually needs.