The MBUX Hyperscreen is standard on every 2026 EQS 450, RWD or 4MATIC. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan: Brooklyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan
The EQS 450 comes two ways for 2026. The rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+ starts at $99,900 MSRP, makes 355 hp and 419 lb-ft from a single 265-kW motor, and posts the range's longest EPA-estimated distance: 390 miles. The EQS 450 4MATIC adds a second motor and all-wheel drive for $102,900, keeps the same 355 combined hp but jumps to 590 lb-ft combined, and actually accelerates quicker, 5.4 seconds to 60 against the RWD car's 5.9, at the cost of 23 miles of range (367 vs. 390). Both share the 118-kWh battery, the MBUX Hyperscreen cockpit, standard AIRMATIC air suspension, and the Mercedes-Benz NACS DC fast-charging adapter, new standard equipment for 2026. Add the $1,350 destination charge to either. At Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, the 450 line is the volume EQS Sedan.
Two motors, one honest trade-off
Most all-wheel-drive upgrades are presented as strict improvements, and the EQS 450 4MATIC mostly plays that role: quicker off the line, better wet and winter grip, dual-motor redundancy. But Mercedes doesn't hide the cost, and neither should a buyer's guide. That second motor and its added weight, 254 pounds over the rear-drive car, pulls EPA range down from 390 to 367 miles. Combined output stays identical at 355 hp; what changes is torque, which nearly doubles from 419 lb-ft to 590 lb-ft combined, and that's what shaves half a second off the 0-60 run despite the same headline horsepower number. For a Brooklyn buyer without a dedicated parking spot for snow tires, the 4MATIC's traction case is real. For a buyer chasing maximum range on a single charge, the RWD EQS 450+ is the more honest answer, and it's also the $3,000 cheaper one.
Neither version skimps on the cabin that makes the EQS feel like a flagship regardless of drivetrain. The MBUX Hyperscreen, the 12.3-inch cluster, 17.7-inch OLED center, and available 12.3-inch front-passenger display fused under one piece of curved glass, is standard on both, as is Burmester 3D Surround Sound with an EV-specific sound design, heated and ventilated front seats, a panorama roof, and AIRMATIC self-leveling suspension with 4.5-degree rear-axle steering. The AMG Line exterior package, Black Panel grille and sport steering wheel included, comes at no additional cost on either configuration.
Packages worth knowing about
Three add-ons come up most on the sales floor. The Winter Package ($1,000) brings a heated steering wheel and heated windshield, an easy yes for a car that lives outside in a Brooklyn winter. The Exclusive Trim ($3,100 on the 450 line) adds rapid-heating and massaging front seats, four-zone climate, and the Air Balance cabin fragrance and purification system; Pinnacle Trim ($8,700) builds on Exclusive with executive rear seats and heated, ventilated, massaging rear seats besides. A word of clarity, because search results on this model routinely get it wrong: Exclusive and Pinnacle are equipment packages layered onto the EQS 450, not separate trim levels. The model is an EQS 450, RWD or 4MATIC, either way.
What buyers say
Michael M., after collecting a new Mercedes-Benz 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." Joshua B., on a separate visit: "The sale person, finance, and service was great. Ashton was the one who helped me through the whole process and it was smooth. He explained everything to me and was very helpful." Ashton Aloviddinov appears on the dealership's own team page as a sales consultant, the kind of cross-check that not every dealer's reviews survive.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get the EQS 450+ or the EQS 450 4MATIC?
Rear-drive if maximum range and the lower $99,900 starting price matter most; 4MATIC if winter traction and the quicker 5.4-second sprint matter more than the extra $3,000 and 23 miles of range. Both share every interior and technology feature, so the decision comes down entirely to drivetrain priorities.
How far does the EQS 450 go on a charge?
390 miles EPA-estimated for the rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+, 367 miles for the EQS 450 4MATIC. Both figures are the manufacturer's EPA-estimated numbers; real-world range depends on temperature, speed, and driving style, as with any EV.
Is the EQS 450 or the EQS 580 the better buy?
The EQS 450 line is the value and efficiency play, especially in rear-drive form. The EQS 580 4MATIC trades roughly $21,000 to $24,000 for another 181 combined horsepower and a full second off the 0-60 time. Buyers cross-shopping the two should read both guides before deciding.
Does the EQS 450 have wireless Apple CarPlay?
Yes, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on every 2026 EQS 450 configuration, along with six 100-watt USB-C charging ports throughout the cabin.
Where can I test drive an EQS 450 in Brooklyn?
Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway off Belt Parkway Exit 5, typically stocks both RWD and 4MATIC EQS 450 builds among its 500-plus-vehicle inventory.
The reasoned entry point
Roughly three thousand dollars separates the two EQS 450 configurations, and the honest way to spend it is on how much winter driving and cargo weight actually factor into a typical week. Either way, the destination and the technology are identical; only the motor count and the numbers that follow from it change. The flagship above it lives in the EQS 580 guide; the ownership side of the equation is in the service and repair guide.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,350 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Range and acceleration figures are EPA or manufacturer estimates and real-world results will vary with temperature, driving style, and conditions. Equipment, packages, and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn.