Mercedes-AMG EQS53 2023 price and specs: $328,400 for an electric flagship

Mercedes-AMG’s first electric vehicle in Australia is the most powerful local model to date, and the most luxurious – but it comes with a hefty price tag to match.


  • Mercedes-AMG EQS53 2023 price and specifications
  • The flagship electric sedan is only available in AMG form
  • Standard 484kW/950Nm, more power optional
  • Price from $328,400 before on-road fees

It 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS53 4Matic electric cars have arrived in Australia, as the most expensive AMG money can buy today – and the first four-door AMG without a fuel filler cap.

While Mercedes-Benz’s flagship EQS electric sedan can be had in various variants bearing the Benz logo overseas, it will be offered in Australia exclusively – at launch at least – in the form of the AMG EQS53, with high-end specs.

The EQS53 is the first all-electric Mercedes-AMG model to be sold in Australia; The company’s first electric vehicle (EV), the 2013 SLS Electric Drive supercar, is not offered here.



Price from $328,400 plus on-road feesThe AMG EQS53 is the most expensive AMG currently on sale (though not of all time), worth more than three A45 S hot hatchbacks – or one and a half E63 S performance sedans.

Turning on the AMG EQS53 is a pair of electric motors and 107.8kWh (usable) battery, good for output from 484kW and 900Nm in the standard model, the 0-100km/h sprint time is 3.8 seconds, and the top speed is 220km/h.

Selecting the $7690 AMG Dynamic Plus Plan unlocks the output of 560kW and 1020Nm in Race Start launch control mode – making the EQS53 AMG the most powerful car sold in Australia – for a 0-100km/h dash of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h.



Mercedes-Benz Australia claims up to 587km electric driving distance according to Australian soft ‘ADR81/02’ testing protocol, powered by large battery and 0.23 drag coefficient.

DC fast charging of up to 200kW is available – enabling 10 to 80 percent charge in 31 minutes – while buyers can choose from a standard 11kW or optional 22kW AC built-in charger, with 10 to 100 percent charge on a home wall box at 10 hours (11kW) or five. hours (22kW).

Power supported are 415mm six-piston front and rear 378mm single-piston compound brakes (optional carbon ceramic), adaptive air suspension and rear wheel steering that can rotate up to nine degrees for less low-speed low revs. or better high-speed stability.



Standard technology features abound, led by MBUX Hyperscreen, which combines a 12.3-inch driver instrument, 17.7-inch center screen and 12.3-inch passenger display into a single 1.41-meter panel across the dashboard, running the latest Mercedes-Benz software. .

There are also LED Digital Light headlights from the S-Class – with 1.3 million micro-mirrors per lamp, offering 2.6 million ‘pixels’ – plus 15-speaker Burmester stereo, four-zone climate control and heated nappa leather front seats. , ventilation, massage and memory.

A full range of advanced safety aids is installed as standard, including adaptive cruise control, fixed lane assistance, blind spot monitoring and automatic parking – but Level 3 semi-autonomous driving technology available overseas is not yet legal in Australia.



A full list of standard features is included in the list below. Optional extras range from a $9990 ceramic brake and a $9490 matte gray paint finish, to a $1450 home wall box charger.

All AMG EQS vehicles in Australia come standard with an unlimited three-year subscription to the Chargefox network’s 350kW ultra-fast public charger, along with an 11kW onboard charger (a 22kW unit costs $2490).

It 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS53 available to order now, with first customer deliveries about to begin.



2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Australian Price

Note: All prices above do not include on-road costs.

Mercedes-AMG EQS53 2022 standard features:

  • Three-year subscription to Chargefox ultra-fast charging (350kW)
  • 11kW AC charging unit
  • AMG exterior style with unique grille, skirt, bumper
  • AMG performance brakes with silver calipers
  • 21 inch gray AMG rims with tire repair kit
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Rear wheel steering
  • 415mm front six-piston brake and 378mm . rear single-piston compound brake
  • ‘Digital Light’ adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beam and ‘topography compensation’
  • LED taillights and full-width headlight bars
  • 1.41 meter MBUX hyperscreen with three screens (12.3-inch driver instrument, 17.7-inch center screen and 12.3-inch passenger screen)
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, augmented reality satellite navigation and digital radio
  • Mercedes Me Connect support with smartphone app, vehicle tracking, live traffic info
  • Burmester 15-speaker, 710-watt . 3D surround sound system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Air Balance fragrance package
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Panoramic glass sunroof
  • Hands-free electric tailgate
  • Nappa leather seats
  • Power-adjustable AMG front sports seat with heating, ventilation, massage and memory
  • Nappa AMG Performance leather steering wheel
  • Brushed stainless steel pedal
  • Illuminated AMG threshold plate
  • Black cloth title
  • Emergency call system
  • Laminated glass (front, side and back)
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Automatically foldable side mirrors
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror
  • Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection and crossing support
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, support for navigation data
  • Lane guard assistance
  • Lane following assist
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Rear traffic warning
  • Safe exit alert
  • Automatic parking
  • 360 degree camera
  • Introduction to traffic signs
  • Tire pressure monitoring
  • Emergency stop assistance
  • Low speed pedestrian warning sound
  • Eight airbags (including front center airbag and driver’s knee)

The optional $9290 Energizing Comfort Package adds:

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated back seat
  • Back seat entertainment system
  • Two wireless headsets
  • Energizing Package with wellness program, Energizing Trainer app
  • Energizing Air Control Plus
  • Air purifier (HEPA)

The optional $3990 Night Package adds:

  • AMG Night gloss black exterior accent pack
  • 22-inch AMG black/matte silver light alloy wheels
  • Red brake calipers with the words AMG

The optional $7690 AMG Dynamic Plus package adds:

  • AMG Dynamic Plus (with higher motor output in Race Start mode)
  • AMG Driver Package (higher top speed)
  • AMG Track Pace circuit telemetry app

Self-funding options include:

  • Ceramic composite brakes ($9990)
  • Augmented-reality heads-up view ($2690)
  • 22kW onboard AC charger and five meter cable ($2490)
  • Home AC wall box ($1450)
  • 21-inch matte black/silver AMG wheels ($690)
  • 22-inch matte black/silver AMG lightweight alloy wheels ($2490)
  • AMG carbon fiber interior inlay ($2990)

Available colors include:

  • Polar White (no charge)
  • Graphite Gray metallic (no charge)
  • High Tech Silver Metal (no charge)
  • Metallic navy blue (no charge)
  • Obsidian Black metallic (no charge)
  • Onyx Black metallic (no charge)
  • Sodalite Blue metallic (no charge)
  • Bright White Diamond Manufacturing ($1990)
  • Metallic Hyacinth Red Manufacturing ($1990)
  • Selenite Gray Magno Matte Manufacturing ($9490)

Alex Misoyannis

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