The Mercedes-Benz EQS has been named carandbike’s Luxury Car of the Year for 2023. Mercedes’ first all-electric sedan for India competed in its class against its stablemate, the new-generation C-class, and the all-new Range Rover. The EQS was introduced in the second half of 2022 in India – the AMG in August and the EQS 580 in September. The EQS is the initial Mercedes-Benz all-electric sedan for India and the first EV to be assembled in India. The award also signified the second consecutive calendar year in which a Mercedes-Benz sedan was profitable in the category, with the Mercedes-Benz S-course being profitable in 2022. As previously indicated, the EQS is available in both standard and AMG configurations in India, with the former being assembled locally. The EQS outperformed its competitors in the category of technology, including the Mercedes-Benz MBUX Hyperscreen, powered front seats with memory functions, heated and ventilated seats front and rear, air suspension, Burmester encompass audio system, Mercedes’ digital light headlamps, connected technology, and ADAS capabilities. Both the AMG EQS 53 and EQS 580 use the identical 107.8 kWh battery cell, but the AMG EQS 53 is able to generate more electricity. The twin-motor setup in the EQS 53 produces an impressive 751 horsepower and a monstrous 1020 Nm of peak torque, whereas the identical setup in the 580 produces 516 horsepower and 855 Nm. Prices for the EQS begin at Rs 1.59 crore (ex-showroom), placing it in competition with the BMW i7 and Audi e-tron GT. Post navigation Seven facts about the all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV Kia Carens was voted the most popular vehicle of the year by viewers.