[xueju1121]

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Greeting gents,

My iX M60 is now officially crossing 28K miles, which means I have been driving, on average, 4,000 miles per month during my seven months of ownership. How time flies!

Two weeks ago, I finally pulled the trigger on a 2023 EQS 580 SUV, fully loaded with an MSRP of $149K.

Now I have been driving both for 14 days, and I would like to share my observations with you all.

Exterior Style:

Neither of them is pretty by ordinary standards, and both of them are designed in wind tunnels. That being said, the iX is more sporty. The EQS SUV is also longer and taller than the iX. Of course, the look is objective.

Interior Style:

The EQS “feels” more advanced, thanks to the standard Hyper Screen in 580 trim. The HVAC system in the EQS has more functions, including a HEPA filter and fragrance. Mine also comes with five zones system so I can individually control the temperature in the trunk/third row.

Quality-wise, I feel like the iX is actually built better. The EQS uses more premium materials in more places. For instance, leather-covered lower parts and suede headliner, but for some reason, the front passenger seat is squeaking. The iX is rattle free.

I am heading to the MB dealer tomorrow to see if they can fix the squeaking.

Quietness:

I have to give this to the EQS. Mine comes with the acoustic comfort package, which includes laminated glasses all around. This is one package that I wished BMW had offered. The duel pane glasses definitely suppress traffic and wind noise better.

That being said, I’m still surprised by how quiet the iX is, especially with single-pane glasses. BMW did a good job isolating the cabin.

Driving:

No doubt, the iX drives better. The EQS is more comfortable, and the airmatic suspension is brilliant. Some may like the feel. If you have driven a full-size Range Rover, you know the feeling. Very floaty.

However, the EQS has 10 degrees of rear-wheel steering, which makes a massive difference in city driving. The turning circle of the EQS is smaller than the A class. The iX only offers 2.5 degrees, which is still good since it is smaller than the enormous EQS.

Efficiency:

The iX is better. The 23 model year EQS doesn’t come with the heat pump or disconnect valve, so the winter range will be impacted more. The heat pump and the disconnecting functions will be standard for 24 model year and onward.

Overall, I’m satisfied with both. They are two very different E-SUVs, and they both meet the expectation of their target audience.

I know some of our forum members are considering and comparing the two. I wish my experience can help!

Cheers!

[Yorick123]

I guess that eqs are for fammilies, because I had an issue when was trying to put all my life in the trunk of iX. It is really small for such a big car🫠

Btw, is it true, that eqs is pushing brake pedal while assisting driving functions are on?

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by Yorick123

I guess that eqs are for fammilies, because I had an issue when was trying to put all my life in the trunk of iX. It is really small for such a big car🫠

Btw, is it true, that eqs is pushing brake pedal while assisting driving functions are on?

The EQS is definitely bigger.

And yes, if your regen is set to D Auto (intelligent), the brake pedal will adjust automatically, which is bizarre. D Normal or No Regen doesn’t affect the brake pedal.

Assisting driving doesn’t affect the pedal, either.

[Yorick123]

Originally Posted by xueju1121

The EQS is definitely bigger.

And yes, if your regen is set to D Auto (intelligent), the brake pedal will adjust automatically, which is bizarre. D Normal or No Regen doesn’t affect the brake pedal.

Assisting driving doesn’t affect the pedal, either.

More than that, it is cool that your car has hepa filter. Must have in Europe for sure!

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by Yorick123

More than that, it is cool that your car has hepa filter. Must have in Europe for sure!

Correct.

There is a garbage disposal station on my usual commute route, and I can always smell it in the iX. I cannot smell it at all in the EQS, which is a huge plus for me. I can always turn on internal circulation in the iX, but the iDrve 8 is not making it very easy while driving.

[Yorick123]

Originally Posted by xueju1121

Correct.

There is a garbage disposal station on my usual commute route, and I can always smell it in the iX. I cannot smell it at all in the EQS, which is a huge plus for me. I can always turn on internal circulation in the iX, but the iDrve 8 is not making it very easy while driving.

You can use voice assistant. I found out that it is pretty handy.

[pjack1]

Hi,

I have a iX M60 and am getting a EQS SUV 580 next month, just a little bit worry about body roll during cornering. M60 already has more body roll than my '21 GLE63S (sold for iX m60). Do you think in EQS SUV 580 in sport mode, has greater or just about equal body roll? or maybe less?


Thanks in advance!

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by pjack1

Hi,

I have a iX M60 and am getting a EQS SUV 580 next month, just a little bit worry about body roll during cornering. M60 already has more body roll than my '21 GLE63S (sold for iX m60). Do you think in EQS SUV 580 in sport mode, has greater or just about equal body roll? or maybe less?


Thanks in advance!

Evening.

I haven't tried spirited driving using the Sport mode yet. However, the EQS is heavier and larger, and the suspension is softer. So I imagine it would have a greater body roll than the iX.

That being said, I will try it out tomorrow and let you know.

[nosnoop]

Regarding EQS SUV, do you use Apple Music? How do you find Dolby Atmos + Apple Music?

Can the EQS do all the smart charging functions via the Mercedes App? Do you need a smart EVSE for the car?
TIA!

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

Regarding EQS SUV, do you use Apple Music? How do you find Dolby Atmos + Apple Music?

Can the EQS do all the smart charging functions via the Mercedes App? Do you need a smart EVSE for the car?
TIA!

Evening.

I use Apple CarPlay to access my music library. The EQS has built-in Apple Music, but I haven’t compared the sound quality to Apple CarPlay.

The Burmester sound system in the EQS is less powerful on paper than the B&W system in the iX, but it is equally impressive in person. It doesn’t have the “shaker” in the seats, tho.

Regarding charging, yes, the Mercedes Me Connect app will ask you to set up a “Mercedes Me” contract to do plug & charge at EA and ChargePoint stations for two years. EA also offers 30 minutes free-charge session, similar to the iX offer.

Please note that Mercedes doesn't provide any portable level-2 charger with any EQS, so you will have to either use the BMW one or buy a new level-2 charger. I have been using the one from my old 20 E-Tron to charge the EQS without any issues.

Hope this answers your question.

[pjack1]

Originally Posted by xueju1121

Evening.

I haven't tried spirited driving using the Sport mode yet. However, the EQS is heavier and larger, and the suspension is softer. So I imagine it would have a greater body roll than the iX.

That being said, I will try it out tomorrow and let you know.

awesome! looking forward to hear from you! Does the EQS SUV also lowers its air suspention a little bit when you switch it to sport mode?

Thanks~

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by pjack1

awesome! looking forward to hear from you! Does the EQS SUV also lowers its air suspention a little bit when you switch it to sport mode?

Thanks~

So, I tried the Sport Mode today. I took an on-ramp to I-95 at around 45 to 50 mph, and the tilt angle, according to MBUX, was approximately 2.5 degrees. Not bad, considering the weight of more than 6,500 lbs.

I didn’t notice the ride height difference between Comfort and Sport, but in both modes, the suspension lowers itself during highway speed.

Even in Sport Mode, the EQS is softer than the iX in Comfort. It is truly a comfortable cruiser.

[functimonious]

Originally Posted by xueju1121

4,000 miles per month during my seven months of ownership.

Tell me you’re a drug mule without telling me you’re a drug mule. Geez, that’s a lot of driving, glad you’re doing it in comfort. Congrats on both cars.

[GOLFFRR]

4k miles a month!! wow

[jettie1767]

Originally Posted by xueju1121

Greeting gents,

My iX M60 is now officially crossing 28K miles, which means I have been driving, on average, 4,000 miles per month during my seven months of ownership. How time flies!

Two weeks ago, I finally pulled the trigger on a 2023 EQS 580 SUV, fully loaded with an MSRP of $149K.

Now I have been driving both for 14 days, and I would like to share my observations with you all.

Exterior Style:

Neither of them is pretty by ordinary standards, and both of them are designed in wind tunnels. That being said, the iX is more sporty. The EQS SUV is also longer and taller than the iX. Of course, the look is objective.

Interior Style:

The EQS “feels” more advanced, thanks to the standard Hyper Screen in 580 trim. The HVAC system in the EQS has more functions, including a HEPA filter and fragrance. Mine also comes with five zones system so I can individually control the temperature in the trunk/third row.

Quality-wise, I feel like the iX is actually built better. The EQS uses more premium materials in more places. For instance, leather-covered lower parts and suede headliner, but for some reason, the front passenger seat is squeaking. The iX is rattle free.

I am heading to the MB dealer tomorrow to see if they can fix the squeaking.

Quietness:

I have to give this to the EQS. Mine comes with the acoustic comfort package, which includes laminated glasses all around. This is one package that I wished BMW had offered. The duel pane glasses definitely suppress traffic and wind noise better.

That being said, I’m still surprised by how quiet the iX is, especially with single-pane glasses. BMW did a good job isolating the cabin.

Driving:

No doubt, the iX drives better. The EQS is more comfortable, and the airmatic suspension is brilliant. Some may like the feel. If you have driven a full-size Range Rover, you know the feeling. Very floaty.

However, the EQS has 10 degrees of rear-wheel steering, which makes a massive difference in city driving. The turning circle of the EQS is smaller than the A class. The iX only offers 2.5 degrees, which is still good since it is smaller than the enormous EQS.

Efficiency:

The iX is better. The 23 model year EQS doesn’t come with the heat pump or disconnect valve, so the winter range will be impacted more. The heat pump and the disconnecting functions will be standard for 24 model year and onward.

Overall, I’m satisfied with both. They are two very different E-SUVs, and they both meet the expectation of their target audience.

I know some of our forum members are considering and comparing the two. I wish my experience can help!

Cheers!

Thanks for this summary! I'm also looking at the iX M60 or the EQS 580 for my next car sometime later this year. Did you do any comparison between the iX 50 and the M60 before you bought the M60? I've driven the iX 50 and thought the handling was pretty lacking.

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

4k miles a month!! wow

At this rate, the warranty would run out in 6 more months, and the battery warranty would run out in 3 more years!

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by functimonious

Tell me you’re a drug mule without telling me you’re a drug mule. Geez, that’s a lot of driving, glad you’re doing it in comfort. Congrats on both cars.

Thanks!

I have been driving approximately 180 miles daily on weekdays and about 140 miles over the weekend. I do a lot of business calls during my commute, which is why I value built quality and quietness more than anything, especially for EVs. In my old Tesla, no one can hear anything above 70 mph.

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

At this rate, the warranty would run out in 6 more months, and the battery warranty would run out in 3 more years!

Yes, it would, so I am now splitting my commute between two EVs to reduce the wear lol.

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by jettie1767

Thanks for this summary! I'm also looking at the iX M60 or the EQS 580 for my next car sometime later this year. Did you do any comparison between the iX 50 and the M60 before you bought the M60? I've driven the iX 50 and thought the handling was pretty lacking.

I haven't driven an iX 50 yet, so I am not qualified to say. But the 50 is fast enough for most people, especially in the US, where the speed limit is restricted and monitored by Troopers.

Handling-wise, the front and rear anti-roll bars are stiffer in the M60, so it helps the handling by sacrificing a degree of comfort.

[xueju1121]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

4k miles a month!! wow

I know. Car manufacturers could’ve hired me for accelerated wear tests. Thinking about all the money I could’ve earned, lol.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

Regarding EQS SUV, do you use Apple Music? How do you find Dolby Atmos + Apple Music?

Can the EQS do all the smart charging functions via the Mercedes App? Do you need a smart EVSE for the car?
TIA!

All of the smart charge functions for things like only charging during off peak hours etc. are in the Mercedes Me app.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by pjack1

awesome! looking forward to hear from you! Does the EQS SUV also lowers its air suspention a little bit when you switch it to sport mode?

Thanks~

We only have the 450+ sedan, but the body roll is actually minimal for such a plush ride in the Mercedes. It is surprisingly quick on back roads in relation to the ride quality.

One other note, Mercedes changed the rebound characteristics between the sedan and SUV. The SUV is much more. controlled than the sedan with a slower rebound tune. It is very pronounced when driving them back to back.