Is the 2024 Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ a BETTER luxury sedan than a Lucid Air?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

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  • @sacramentoguy2
    @sacramentoguy2 4 месяца назад +21

    Joe I’m shocked you did not start the actual car review with “Right of the bat” 😂

  • @CraigNelson-gw6jw
    @CraigNelson-gw6jw 4 месяца назад +4

    That double 360 u-turn was crazyyy. Benz still turns on a dime Classic!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад +2

      It is all about the rear wheel steer.

  • @crocolixsurfstar7561
    @crocolixsurfstar7561 3 месяца назад +4

    I love the EQS, ultra comfortable, own it since February 2022, would buy it again (but not in red color, haha).

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 4 месяца назад +5

    It's better looking than a Tesla or the other EV's. And all things considered, the price is not "shocking". A Jeep Grand Wagoneer is well over $100K, after all. But, I'd still rather have an ICE, or a hybrid as a compromise. But kudos to the stylists for making it look like a classy car, and the engineers for making it a classy car worth a damn.

    • @Aex3f4
      @Aex3f4 4 месяца назад +2

      Get a 350 motor and it will last forever

    • @ParkslopeDope
      @ParkslopeDope 4 месяца назад

      It’s one of the worst looking EVs in its segment. Objectively the Taycan, E-tron GT, Lucid and I-5 all look significantly better.
      Where the Mercedes might win is comfort and luxury.

  • @stefangreene3405
    @stefangreene3405 4 месяца назад +1

    Must give you big props Joe!! Indeed the hardest working man in the car review game hands down. Keep it going brother and shouts to Lori and Steven as well!! Salute

  • @wp-theillest1987
    @wp-theillest1987 24 дня назад +1

    STEPHEN!….when he said let’s get in the throttle and go for a drive and BAM!…POV!??….i said YESSSS!!!!!! That’s how a drive review should be done, we want to see the car man! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @BrandonRalstonUSA
    @BrandonRalstonUSA 4 месяца назад +4

    Impressive how those rims pop even though the design is minimalistic.

  • @AGordon72
    @AGordon72 4 месяца назад +9

    20:50 “The boss has been riding yuh” 😂💀🤔😭

    • @nathannans
      @nathannans 20 дней назад +1

      I came into the comments see what everyone had to say about that statement too. Crazy🤣🤣😂😂

  • @vindevhunta4905
    @vindevhunta4905 4 месяца назад +6

    Nice paint job....
    I think the lucid looks better

  • @GaddZZooks
    @GaddZZooks 4 месяца назад +9

    Mercedes needs to ditch the cheap looking A pillar badging. It’s unnecessary and is reminiscent of the Chrysler 200 C pillar badging.

  • @re14437
    @re14437 3 месяца назад

    Drove one of these as a loaner when I took my E450 in for service. It was REALLY impressive. Loved the sportback too. There are some amazing deals on this now, so if you have the $ and want an EV, it’s a good choice.

  • @Niles-Guy
    @Niles-Guy 4 месяца назад +11

    EQS & EQE are hurting so badly that I saw dealer sell one MSRP $127K go for low $80K. That’s how bad they are selling

    • @stavroslask1292
      @stavroslask1292 4 месяца назад +4

      No one wants something they CANT repair! They also buy a V8 G Wagon all day over this

    • @MercOne
      @MercOne 4 месяца назад +3

      Repairing has nothing to do with it. It’s ugly, overpriced and poor quality compared to other Mercedes.

    • @stavroslask1292
      @stavroslask1292 4 месяца назад

      People with money don’t care for the price. It’s the fact that it ONLY can be repaired at the dealership and many Mercedes places don’t have qualified mechanics to service these. NYC NJ are a great example of NO QUALIFIED MECHANICS/Technicians for the volume of work that comes in on a daily basis.

    • @MercOne
      @MercOne 4 месяца назад +5

      @@stavroslask1292Total nonsense. No one is buying or not buying a new car because they can’t find an alley mechanic to fix it. That’s just dumb and if that was the case no EV would sell. Total ridiculous theory. Mercedes dealers are not struggling to repair these cars. Total nonsense.

    • @stavroslask1292
      @stavroslask1292 3 месяца назад

      @@MercOne here in NY an EQS will sit for 30 days minimum. The Bangladesh Egyptian or Central American technicians are worthless at all of the dealerships. White people barely exist in NYC and the ones that do are NOT repairing vehicles. That’s just the way it is

  • @edwardvalivonis23
    @edwardvalivonis23 4 месяца назад +61

    Joe is a type of a guy to review 1 million dollar car dressed like someone that cuts grass on Sundays

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 4 месяца назад +18

      You're the type of guy to make "type of guy" comments on the wrong channel.

    • @edwardvalivonis23
      @edwardvalivonis23 4 месяца назад +3

      @@jeffs6090 are you?😄

    • @rickjames6867
      @rickjames6867 4 месяца назад +5

      Doug is that you undercover trying to sabotage Joe's channel with your cringe? 🤔😄✌️

    • @edwardvalivonis23
      @edwardvalivonis23 4 месяца назад +4

      @@rickjames6867 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @defnotnate301
      @defnotnate301 4 месяца назад +2

      nevertheless, we love Joe

  • @rickjames6867
    @rickjames6867 4 месяца назад +2

    That is one sweet R/C car. The wheels are sick. Have fun cleaning those bad boys.

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan 4 месяца назад +1

    Yes of course Joe & cannot wait to drive this.

  • @jamesbarbato2192
    @jamesbarbato2192 4 месяца назад +1

    If I was picking it up looks, I would definitely go with the lucid😊

  • @fmint63extraordinaire81
    @fmint63extraordinaire81 4 месяца назад +2

    I hear you Raiti but I like the Electric Genesis G80 way better it's a real Nice Sedan without having to redesign the exterior or interior.

  • @coltonmarshburn1828
    @coltonmarshburn1828 4 месяца назад +2

    I know that most flagship sedans are around 196 inches long but most discontinued full sized sedans are a few inches longer and the EQS sedan is 207.3 inches long, I think most flagship sedans should around the length of the EQS sedan

  • @DomSr
    @DomSr 4 месяца назад +3

    I'm clearly in the minority here but I actually like this vehicle....great review Joe!

    • @colinbrydon7659
      @colinbrydon7659 Месяц назад +1

      Just UT in general, it’s just full of haters who either can’t afford or naive or short minded about EV. They are expensive for a reason.

  • @uzhoutx
    @uzhoutx 3 месяца назад

    ❤ Thank you, Joe and Steven!❤🤠

  • @MurseTech64
    @MurseTech64 4 месяца назад +10

    Absolutely not. The Lucid is much more thought out, the packaging is so much better. Lucid has thought about the best use of all the space. Mercedes you can't even get a frunk with all of that. It's one of the main advantages is to have the frunk space and they messed that up. It's not just that but styling, the Lucid is way ahead.
    Great video, Joe. It's good to see some non-vintage cars on here.

    • @WizDaKid-ho2xn
      @WizDaKid-ho2xn 4 месяца назад +1

      How the hell did you finish it

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 4 месяца назад +3

      Yeah, Lucid uses space, like the space between the panels. Their panel gaps are atrocious. It looks like the trunk isn't even attached to the car.

    • @Carfan678
      @Carfan678 4 месяца назад +5

      Interior looks much better in the EQS and if for some reason it has any problems theirs a million Mercedes dealerships and service centers around the country wtf am I gonna do if my Lucid has issues

    • @LaszloGaspar-s3x
      @LaszloGaspar-s3x 4 месяца назад +1

      Lucid is junk benz is killing all electric car😉

    • @Carfan678
      @Carfan678 4 месяца назад +2

      @@LaszloGaspar-s3x their not killing/getting rid of their EVs they just said they would still continue to make gas vehicles at the same time

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood 4 месяца назад +1

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

  • @MercOne
    @MercOne 4 месяца назад +12

    Here is a rare instance where a Mercedes-Benz product doesn't even remotely compare to the competition. The EQS is a first generation product and Mercedes almost always struggles with first generation products. The EQS is a just plain ugly and then it's years behind the Lucid in tech, range, etc. No contest.

    • @vvvxt
      @vvvxt 3 месяца назад +2

      Amen. It looks WORSE than a goddamn Tesla

    • @Argiethehummingbird
      @Argiethehummingbird 3 месяца назад +2

      @@vvvxtAlso teslas look bad especially the cybertruck so this looking worse is a bad sign of the design of this car.

  • @radioboss5911
    @radioboss5911 3 месяца назад

    Missed one of the best features in comfort setting is seat kinetics ,, great feature on long drives ,, changes your pressure points from sitting in one place

  • @juve7
    @juve7 4 месяца назад +2

    Quick charging capabilities...Great.

  • @jondeak
    @jondeak 4 месяца назад +1

    Whoever buys the EQS cars are going to suffer major depreciation. Mercedes already quietly scrapped the entire EQS brand and are going in a completely different direction with their EV’s.

  • @darthmalice410
    @darthmalice410 4 месяца назад +1

    honestly this is a tough choice Joe I love Mercedes overall they're styling and design from bumper to diffuser but the price is just so up there compared to the Lucid, not only that id much rather have the design of the Lucid exterior wise. Id totally pick a normal E-Klasse over the Lucid or at least it would make the choice even harder but I'm gonna go with the Lucid ! its just so intuitive and unique in most aspects and for the price its a steal. I also wanted to ask if you could show the power folding mirrors of future cars like you did this one its one of my favorite features and love to make sure cars Im looking at buying have!

  • @WayaAhanu
    @WayaAhanu 3 месяца назад

    I’m just here for the “TO THE DOOR PANELS!” 😂

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan 3 месяца назад

    Amazing review Joe.

  • @eerwig
    @eerwig 4 месяца назад +8

    These MB EVs aren’t as sharp looking as their ICE cars. Maybe it’s making room for the battery or whatever but I’m not digging the jellybeanish look.

  • @danielonmistymtn
    @danielonmistymtn 3 месяца назад

    Good review. Maybe show lighting at night in future

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the feedback Daniel.

  • @RyanSchmidt624
    @RyanSchmidt624 4 месяца назад +2

    MB did it way wrong with their electric lineup. And a brake pedal that moves?! They want people to get into accidents.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 4 месяца назад +5

    Didn't someone called "Pebbles" record a hit called "Mercedes Boy"?

  • @aymanlockhartable
    @aymanlockhartable 3 месяца назад +2

    Better off getting preowned 50% off!

  • @Blood8Chapel
    @Blood8Chapel 3 месяца назад

    I own both an EV and a gas car, and EVs are great, once you drive EVs, it's hard going back to gas cars, but there's still lots of issues with EVs such as charging time and resale value. Until we move into graphene battery or something else that replaces Lithium for faster charge time and lower battery cost, then we could see a rise in EV resale value as well as customer consumption.

  • @Blasian_guy
    @Blasian_guy 4 месяца назад +6

    Mercedes has to many models I can’t keep up

  • @bgrant48234
    @bgrant48234 4 месяца назад +2

    Yeah I saw one if these last night, it looks different. But from seeing this video it's sounds kind of cool too though.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 3 месяца назад +1

    Mercedes recently announced they're cutting back on E.V. production and will spend additional money on ICE technology.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 4 месяца назад +2

    I can hear Janis Joplin now making her "statement of great social and political import", singing the song "Mercedes Benz".

  • @tonyn3227
    @tonyn3227 3 месяца назад

    I love the loook of these Electric Mercedes-Benz, much nicer the ice counterparts, in my opinion, not sure why people pitch about design.

  • @RamboRaxx
    @RamboRaxx 4 месяца назад +1

    my goodness he’s pumping out content😂

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад +1

      I hope you are enjoying it!

  • @sonalmalhotra07
    @sonalmalhotra07 4 месяца назад +1

    Lovely Vehicle

  • @kurifed
    @kurifed 4 месяца назад +2

    I think Shaquille O’Neal would not fit in This
    Mercedes-Benz amazing car 🚗🙏🫡

  • @daflipbizkit
    @daflipbizkit 4 месяца назад +3

    Lucid is a great car so much so I was this close to buying one. But they have no extended warranty. Ehhh. Lease at the most for the Lucid. Mercs EVs have really top notch interiors. But they’re all butterfaces.

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 4 месяца назад +1

    I was going to say it’s overpriced, but it comes with pillows ……so, not bad. Thanks Joe and Steven 👍

  • @jsd3532
    @jsd3532 3 месяца назад

    Steven showed you were actually reading off a note in the reflection of this Benz’s face 😅

  • @SOSABANDKAMP
    @SOSABANDKAMP 4 месяца назад +1

    amazing car !

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 4 месяца назад +7

    I'll go with the Benz. Lucid's future is questionable.

  • @DominionAnako-bb7ry
    @DominionAnako-bb7ry 3 месяца назад +1

    Love your video

  • @Maddizm
    @Maddizm 4 месяца назад +1

    Raiti Ride's Again.
    Hi Ho , Luxury Away...

  • @BIGB347
    @BIGB347 4 месяца назад +3

    I’m convinced China is involved with these bmw and Mercedes electric cars. From elegance and sleek to cartoony hideous design theme.

  • @kinxlink
    @kinxlink 3 месяца назад +1

    Just got a Lucid. It was down to the EQS and Lucid because of the range. The EQS has a face only a mother can love. That was the deciding factor, that was it. When you spending at this level look is mostly the deciding factor. We all can agree Mercedes EV are ugly. Porches , Audi and Lucid can make good looking EV. I don’t know why Mercedes can’t.

  • @jacksquat1265
    @jacksquat1265 4 месяца назад +2

    No one wants to drive an egg. 🥚
    Mercedes and BMW are missing the mark with their designs

  • @skalomax
    @skalomax 4 месяца назад +4

    I can't get over the looks of the EQS. It looks like a red spray painted cockroach. Great Review though Mr. Raiti

  • @kinghill500
    @kinghill500 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice car ♥️🔥

  • @motoredo314
    @motoredo314 3 месяца назад

    wow damn mashallah i can feel before driving this Mercedes EQS 450

  • @nicholascenci8808
    @nicholascenci8808 4 месяца назад +1

    i7 is the way to go

    • @mattmekhaeil
      @mattmekhaeil 4 месяца назад

      I7 is ugly but it is nice inside. Way too much screen inside though

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 4 месяца назад +2

    Stunning appearance! Sadly, the battery for this car has only a 4-5 year expectancy. That whispers 2 words to me...
    LEASE IT!!!

  • @anthonyboey3210
    @anthonyboey3210 3 месяца назад

    The passenger side of the center console , what’s that drip stain ? Looks like somebody spilled some drink on it.

  • @gordonmills2748
    @gordonmills2748 4 месяца назад +3

    Those wheels look like the mouth of a sand worm from Dune!

  • @rogiste1
    @rogiste1 4 месяца назад +1

    Steven -- next time you drive the car and leave him holding the camera.....

  • @pm1741
    @pm1741 28 дней назад

    1. Is there NO FRUNK?!?
    2. Why is there a TRANSMISSION TUNNEL in the back???

  • @osemuohan-smarties5203
    @osemuohan-smarties5203 4 месяца назад +1

    2 videos today!

  • @donovyegg1
    @donovyegg1 3 месяца назад

    There's a 2025 model year that has improved design and no more gasoline on the electric motors!

  • @MoeCamera
    @MoeCamera 4 месяца назад

    I’d rather go for the lucid Saphire. Way more HP and luxurious

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад

      You better bring the big dollars!

    • @phatdo8771
      @phatdo8771 3 месяца назад

      @@RaitisRideswould you review the sapphire by any chance?

  • @josemanuelruiz2036
    @josemanuelruiz2036 3 месяца назад

    If you take a bathtub and turn it upside down this is it.

  • @kennethrosario6706
    @kennethrosario6706 4 месяца назад +1

    It looks odd in person

  • @jeromegriffiths4462
    @jeromegriffiths4462 4 месяца назад

    That’s a nice Car

  • @max-timothy-lev9834
    @max-timothy-lev9834 3 месяца назад

    definitely!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад +1

      I am so glad that you like this Mercedes!

    • @max-timothy-lev9834
      @max-timothy-lev9834 3 месяца назад

      I a picking up my 2024 EQE350+RWD, Pinnacle Trim and more in a week…

  • @sleepyg2011
    @sleepyg2011 4 месяца назад +1

    Lease it, Drive and enjoy!😎 Return it,🫡😎

  • @epicswirl
    @epicswirl 4 месяца назад +1

    These cars are 50% off after a year.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад

      I think you may be right!

  • @seantasso8175
    @seantasso8175 4 месяца назад +4

    I still can’t wrap my head around why all EV cars have to be completely hideous!

    • @sebastienp109
      @sebastienp109 Месяц назад +1

      If you've seen one of these in person, it looks amazing.

  • @CraigNelson-gw6jw
    @CraigNelson-gw6jw 4 месяца назад

    95 miles per gallon is super good

  • @physicslawyer9845
    @physicslawyer9845 2 месяца назад

    The 450+ is not AWD. It is RWD. The EQE is not the SUV. It's the E class equivalent.

  • @jozefsanchez469
    @jozefsanchez469 4 месяца назад +3

    Lucid is way better

  • @joshblack4982
    @joshblack4982 3 месяца назад +1

    As far as EVs go the interior is great, but overall it will be better for everyone when the electric car trends dies off

  • @larsonewhipsnade1643
    @larsonewhipsnade1643 4 месяца назад

    I mean, who doesn't like a purple light at the tip? Germans, right?!

  • @hasan.radawi
    @hasan.radawi 4 месяца назад +2

    352 EV miles is actually about ≈225 EV miles which is about ≈360 km range. The winter cold. ∴ Do not get EV’s in colder climates.

    • @kt2326
      @kt2326 Месяц назад +1

      No I owned one myself and it does go over 400 miles

  • @lesley643
    @lesley643 4 месяца назад

    What’s a lucid air? Merc every time.

  • @CraigNelson-gw6jw
    @CraigNelson-gw6jw 4 месяца назад

    55k pounds heavy? Damn lol

  • @Checkmate025
    @Checkmate025 3 месяца назад

    128k? Man, I'm starting to love the Chinese. Open gates. Let them cars enter..

  • @bobcabot
    @bobcabot 4 месяца назад

    ...lucid isnt on the air anymore!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад

      I see what you did there!

  • @LeoLeo-sh4vm
    @LeoLeo-sh4vm 2 месяца назад

    To be honest, the car looks like a Honda Civic. The only difference is that the interior is made of leather, wood, and advanced technology. You are actually paying for the technology, which is why it’s expensive. Technology evolves every six months, so I think the car will decrease in value quickly over the next few years.

  • @NYRIKAN
    @NYRIKAN 4 месяца назад

    Nice Kia Taillights All Cars Look Alike Nowadays

  • @tgar1998
    @tgar1998 4 месяца назад +1

    I sent you a wedding save the date

  • @crap8011
    @crap8011 4 месяца назад +3

    I don't think you can make a vehicle look more bland...

    • @BrandonRalstonUSA
      @BrandonRalstonUSA 4 месяца назад +1

      lol Wut?

    • @epicswirl
      @epicswirl 4 месяца назад

      @@BrandonRalstonUSAthis car looks hideous and bland.

    • @BrandonRalstonUSA
      @BrandonRalstonUSA 4 месяца назад

      @@epicswirl Still waiting for you to provide examples.

    • @epicswirl
      @epicswirl 3 месяца назад

      @@BrandonRalstonUSA The front of the car is smooth and ugly. That’s why it’s worth half what it costs after a year.

  • @cody3335
    @cody3335 4 месяца назад

    Nah 128k that’s insane 😂 I’ll take a Prius or pre leased Lexus

  • @jimmydeneus5322
    @jimmydeneus5322 4 месяца назад +1

    🤎🤎🤎🤎

  • @AlfonzoFlodman-k4f
    @AlfonzoFlodman-k4f Месяц назад

    Nicholas Parks

  • @usa1mac
    @usa1mac 4 месяца назад

    Ugly 1.0 proeduct from MB. Wise to skip. The 2.0 version in a few years will be better, but will still be a unreliable MB.

  • @vipulagora1325
    @vipulagora1325 4 месяца назад +1

    Jai Shri Ram. Akhand Bharat. Jai Veer Savarkar.

  • @smithmisimpson450
    @smithmisimpson450 Месяц назад

    979 Douglas Stream

  • @eze2190
    @eze2190 4 месяца назад +1

    I’d go with NO

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Месяц назад

    This is freaking sexy looking.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад

      I am so glad that you think so.

  • @CyrusEble
    @CyrusEble Месяц назад

    5396 Celine Vista

  • @omarhakimi4099
    @omarhakimi4099 27 дней назад

    Telsa is a luxury car 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ELLABandz4o4
    @ELLABandz4o4 2 месяца назад

    2024 or 2022

  • @WizDaKid-ho2xn
    @WizDaKid-ho2xn 4 месяца назад

    first🎉

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  4 месяца назад

      I’m so glad that you made it!

  • @BlowinDummy-z8i
    @BlowinDummy-z8i 2 месяца назад

    Hall Jennifer Young Carol Lewis Michael

  • @blackcow8114
    @blackcow8114 3 месяца назад

    Looks like an egg

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 месяца назад +1

      What kinds of eggs are you eating?