I’ve already examined how a lot cargo area is behind the EQS SUV’s third-row seat, and properly, it was laughable. Seems there may be nothing laughable in regards to the EQS sedan cargo space: It’s monumental and distinctive.
In response to Mercedes specs, there may be 22 cubic ft of area again there, which is gigantic for a sedan. Sure, the EQS is technically a hatchback, however there’s not that a lot area up there. In the end I might uncover that the quantity of trunk area within the EQS sedan is mainly the identical because the EQS SUV in the event you solely loaded that to the rear seat peak stage. That may most likely clarify why Mercedes experiences the SUV has having 22.7 cubic ft of cargo area: it solely measures to the again seat peak, in contrast to most SUV makers, which report primarily based on floor-to-roof.
OK, let’s check out the sedan.
That is simply an extremely lengthy area. I can barely attain the seatback and I am 6-foot-3.
This is not the tip of the story.
There’s a sizable underfloor storage space, admittedly stuffed right here with the tire repair package and cost wire. For those who’re the playing type, you possibly can go away these at dwelling and acquire some area.
Particularly, a considerably squashed fancy bag (see dimensions beneath) or a bunch of wine and orange juice standing upright. That makes it a terrifically helpful hooch bin.
First up, the EQS has a cargo cowl, which will be related to the hatchback to mechanically elevate out of the best way. It is a good piece. Usually, I might take a look at with and with out the cargo cowl in place, however as you will notice, that actually wasn’t vital.
OK, let’s get to the baggage. As in each baggage take a look at I do, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that may should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 vast, 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).
One of many largest baggage suits simply high-quality below the cargo cowl, in contrast to in most SUVs. That is motive No. 1 that I did not want to check with and with out the duvet.
Here is motive No. 2: Every part match below it! Loading was straightforward and there is a great deal of room left over. Possibly if I eliminated the cargo cowl I might’ve match some additional objects like a 38-quart Coleman cooler, however I simply did not view that as vital.
I did mess around a bit, nonetheless.
I eliminated the largest bag (the grey one) from its authentic place, which I then saved free of luggage. I then put that largest bag the place the flowery bag was. It nonetheless match. As such, you possibly can match three of my largest baggage within the EQS and nonetheless have room left over for a soft-sided duffle (most likely not the extra inflexible fancy bag) and a bunch of hooch below the ground.
Severely, that is spectacular. The EQS additionally completely obliterates the S-Class.
The S-Class, proven above, might match all the baggage, however solely barely with the flowery bag smooshed.
So whereas the S-Class could have the benefit when it comes to again seat area and luxury (and lots of would argue design), the EQS is way and away the higher selection for hauling stuff.
