The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

The flagship that skipped the tailpipe

Mercedes calls the EQS its electric flagship, and the case is easy to make from the driver's seat. The "one bow" silhouette exists because it works aerodynamically, not just visually, and the cabin runs on the MBUX Hyperscreen: a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a 17.7-inch OLED center display, and an optional 12.3-inch front-passenger screen fused under one piece of glass. Every 2026 EQS Sedan gets Burmester 3D Surround Sound with an EV Sound track designed specifically for a car with no engine note to fall back on, AIRMATIC self-leveling air suspension, and rear-axle steering that shrinks a car this large to something that turns inside its own wheelbase on a Brooklyn side street.

The dealership behind it fits the profile. Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn sits off Belt Parkway Exit 5 near the Verrazzano Bridge, carries more than 500 vehicles, and keeps a loaner fleet over 100 strong, useful for an EV where a first-time buyer often has questions that outlast a single test drive. It is part of the Kollective Automotive Group and staffed largely by people who live in the borough.

Two models, three ways to configure the battery

The 2026 range reads simply once the naming settles: EQS 450 and EQS 580, both built on a shared 118-kWh battery, both fully electric, no gas alternative anywhere in the lineup. The EQS 450 is where the real choice lives, because Mercedes sells it two ways. The base EQS 450+ sends a single 265-kW motor to the rear wheels and posts the longest range of any 2026 EQS Sedan: 390 miles EPA-estimated. Add 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a second motor and the EQS 450 4MATIC actually accelerates quicker, 5.4 seconds to 60 against the RWD car's 5.9, because torque now reaches all four tires, but range drops to 367 miles as a direct consequence of the added hardware and weight. The EQS 580 4MATIC tops the range with 536 combined horsepower, 633 lb-ft, and a 4.2-second sprint, at 371 miles of range. All three share the same 20-inch wheels, the same cabin architecture, and the same 200-kW DC fast-charging ceiling; what separates them is motor count and how each buyer wants to spend the same battery.

Charging in a borough of driveways and co-ops

Range anxiety reads differently in Brooklyn than it does in the suburbs, because the honest question is not "can I get to the Hamptons" but "does my building have a plug." Owners with a private garage or driveway handle nearly all of their charging overnight on 9.6 kW AC, a full charge in roughly 14 hours from empty, which for a car most people plug in nightly at partial charge means simply never thinking about it. Owners without home charging lean on the DC fast-charging network instead: 200 kW peak, 10-80% in about 31 minutes, and every 2026 EQS Sedan now ships with a standard Mercedes-Benz NACS adapter, new this model year, that opens up a wider public charging map. Mercedes-Benz's own High-Power Charging Network adds a further layer of preferential public access for owners who charge on the road more than at home.

What owners tell Google

Home turf: the dealership's own photography near the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn.

The store holds a 4.4-star rating across more than 2,100 Google reviews, and EQS buyers have been leaving them since the model's earliest days in Brooklyn. More recent buyers describe a consistent pattern across the current range. Michael M., after a July visit: "I worked directly with Ashton, he was excellent, he got me the price I wanted, the car I wanted, and delivered excellent service." Jonathan I., on a separate purchase: "He made sure I got the best deal possible... and took care of every detail along the way. If you're looking for professionalism, transparency, and top-tier service, I highly recommend asking for Manny." Both Ashton Aloviddinov and Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez appear on the dealership's own team page, which is not something every dealer's review section can survive.

Living with an EQS Sedan in the five boroughs

Two companion guides handle ownership. The EQS service and repair guide covers the EV-specific maintenance rhythm, no oil changes, but a real schedule of its own, plus what Belt Parkway potholes and winter brine do to a 5,500-pound electric sedan. The pricing and leasing guide works the money: MSRPs for both models, New York City's 8.875% combined sales tax, and where the federal EV tax credit currently stands.

Frequently asked questions

Is the EQS Sedan being discontinued?

No. The current-generation EQS Sedan continues for 2026, and what's changed for 2027 is a full redesign on a new platform, previewed by Mercedes-Benz but not yet on sale. Reading "all-new EQS coming" as "current EQS is dead" is a common mix-up; the 2026 car is a normal, fully supported model year, not a clearance item.

What is the range of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS?

It depends on which configuration: 390 miles EPA-estimated for the rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+, 367 miles for the EQS 450 4MATIC, and 371 miles for the EQS 580 4MATIC. All three share the same 118-kWh battery; the differences come from motor count and output, not battery size.

How much does a 2026 EQS Sedan cost?

MSRPs run from $99,900 for the EQS 450+ to $123,900 for the EQS 580 4MATIC, all before the $1,350 destination charge and New York taxes and fees. The pricing guide itemizes every configuration.

EQS 450 or EQS 580, which should I get?

The EQS 450 line is the value and range play, especially in rear-wheel-drive form; the EQS 580 4MATIC is the one for buyers who want V8-adjacent thrust from a battery and standard 10-degree rear steering for the tightest turning circle in the range. Both guides above break down the specific trade-offs.

Does the EQS Sedan qualify for a tax credit?

The federal new-EV purchase credit that used to apply to vehicles like the EQS ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, so buyers should not assume a 2026 purchase qualifies. State-level New York incentives operate independently and change terms periodically; the pricing guide has the current framing, and the dealership's finance office can confirm what, if anything, currently applies.

Where can I see the EQS Sedan in Brooklyn?

At Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway, off Belt Parkway Exit 5. Sales hours run Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm, and the store's 500-plus-vehicle inventory typically includes both EQS Sedan configurations.

The quiet flagship

The EQS Sedan asks buyers to trade the sound and ritual of a combustion flagship for something quieter and, in a lot of ways, more capable: instant torque, a cabin built around three screens instead of one, and a charging network that keeps expanding under it. Start with whichever guide above matches your budget, then let a same-day test drive off Belt Parkway settle the rest.