Mercedes-AMG reveals EQS 53 as first electric production model

The recently-released Mercedes-Benz EQS now has a faster, sharper sibling – with Mercedes-AMG launching its EQS 53 at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich.

As the first all-electric offering from AMG, the EQS 53 builds on the S-Class's electric spin-off and amps it up, with power and torque now increased from 385kW and 855Nm to 484kW and 950Nm in standard guise. Meanwhile, the optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package delivers 560kW and 1020Nm – enough to propel the 2655kg car from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds.

Utilising the same 107.8kWh battery from the EQS, the AMG EQS 53 is still able to deliver a WLTP tested driving range of between 526 to 580 kilometres, with DC charging allowing up to 200kW at fast-charging stations to provide an extra 300km in just 15 minutes.

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Aesthetic changes from the EQS set the 53 apart from its sibling, including a front splitter with chrome trim and AMG side sill panels in high-gloss black, fins on the air intakes, an aerodynamically optimised rear diffuser, larger rear spoiler and 21 or 22-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in aero or heritage design.

Prospective EQS 53 buyers can also order certain elements to let their car stand out from the crowd, with Mercedes-AMG offering red brake calipers, AMG carbon trim, AMG Nappa leather seats and the AMG Night Package Dark Chrome as a part of its options list.

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Moving in to the EQS 53's cabin, the performance sedan scores the AMG treatment with Artico leather seats, featuring Microcut microfibre and red contrast topstitching – although, as previously mentioned, Nappa leather is also available.

The Artico leather treatment continues on the EQS 53's instrument and door panels, as well as the centre console, while the AMG flat-bottom steering wheel is wrapped in Nappa leather – contrasting the metal AMG sports pedals and AMG logo-laden floor mats.

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In the absence of a thumping V8 or crackling inline-four under the bonnet, AMG has added a sound system to the cabin, which uses "special loudspeakers, shakers and a sound generator to create a special sound experience in two versions – authentic or performance".

The AMG Track Pace system is also available as an option, allowing drivers to record and track their times while on a race track, taking data from 80 different elements of the car to provide a motorsport-esque experience in the cabin.

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Just like with the EQS, the 53 features four-wheel steering with nine degrees of articulation unlocked from the factory – as opposed to the car its based on, which allows 4.5 degrees when it rolls out of the dealership. The full 10 degrees is available via a subscription.

With the Mercedes-Benz EQS estimated to cost around $330,000 in Australia, it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 to land over $400,000 or higher when it does come Down Under in the first half of 2022.