The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is a three-row automobile in that it actually has three rows of seats, however to lump it in with different massive, luxurious three-row automobiles can be beneficiant. Fairly merely, that third row and the quantity of cargo area behind it are barely usable. Mercedes’ personal GLS-Class is way extra purposeful, which implies that the EQS SUV is hardly the all-electric reply to the largest Benz SUV.
By way of cargo space specs, I’ve completely no thought what the EQS SUV supposedly offers. The official specs present solely the 5-passenger model and even then lists 22.7 cubic-feet “behind rear seats.” There’s WAY more room behind Row 2 than what 22.7 cubes would normally point out, and WAY much less area behind Row 3. This would not be the primary time Mercedes appears to be utilizing a special measuring methodology, although. Both manner, it simply validates this complete baggage testing train.
Since I normally solely take a look at the areas behind the third row of three-row automobiles, let’s begin there. My guess is we’re 11 cubic-feet right here or much less, however no matter figures, it is actually small. It was instantly apparent that it was going to be within the working with the Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander for smallest third-row automobile I’ve examined.
As in each baggage take a look at I do, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that will have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
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That is the least quantity of baggage I have been capable of match behind a 3rd row thus far. These are the three smallest baggage, and as you possibly can see, the flamboyant bag should be completely smashed only for this to work. So yeah, you’d higher purchase a roof field and racks in case you’re planning on going anyplace for an prolonged time frame with a full load of individuals on board.
That stated, these individuals had higher be actually small, trigger there simply is not a lot head- or legroom again there. Realistically, the EQS SUV is a five-passenger SUV with a bonus third row accessible.
As such, and given the odd cargo numbers, let’s at the very least check out what number of baggage can match behind row 2.
All of them, simply, no difficult Tetrising wanted, I simply chucked them in. This goes to show that there is WAY greater than 22.7 cubic-feet again there, nevertheless it additionally illustrates why I do not do baggage checks behind the second rows of three-row automobiles or midsize SUVs typically: I will run out of luggage from my storage earlier than I can fill the factor.
Due to this fact, as a two-row midsize SUV, the EQS is completely regular with a really snug and spacious again seat. Now let’s check out some cargo particulars.
The great:
Right here is the under-floor storage space. It is not remotely as massive because the deep bin discovered within the EQS sedan/hatchback, nevertheless it’s nonetheless loads helpful. That briefcase-looking factor is the cost twine, and there is clearly area round it. The photograph above proper exhibits the useful strap Mercedes consists of that allows you to preserve the storage space lid open whereas loading.
The underfloor storage space can accommodate the cargo cowl when not in use, which is all the time an appreciated characteristic. It does boot the charging briefcase out, however you possibly can most likely reside with out that within the automobile or simply discover a place for it in the remainder of the very massive cargo space.
The dangerous:
To decrease the third row, you should press that sq. bit on the highest of the seat (higher left). High quality. The difficulty is, you additionally should press it to carry the seat again up, which means you can’t do it from the cargo space. Dangerous. It’s important to stroll round to the rear door, press that sq. button and flip the seat up from there. The double bother is, to do this, it’s important to fold the second-row utilizing the completely acceptable button on its seat high (above proper). That is annoying. Possibly a giant previous strap can be unpleasant to hoist the seat up, however at the very least it really works.
One more manner during which the EQS SUV is not a lot of a three-row SUV.
