What is the name of the electric sedan that Mercedes-Benz says has a drag coefficient of 0.20?
Answer
Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the electric sedan that Mercedes-Benz says has a drag coefficient of 0.20.
Mercedes-Benz introduced the EQS in 2021 as the flagship sedan of its EQ electric range. Its highly streamlined body, smooth underfloor, flush door handles, and carefully shaped rear end were designed to reduce aerodynamic drag. Lower drag can improve efficiency and extend driving range, especially at highway speeds.
The EQS was built on Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated EVA2 electric platform rather than being a battery version of the conventional S-Class. It was offered with versions such as the EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC, with battery capacity and power varying by market.
The 0.20 figure is a claimed drag coefficient for particular EQS configurations. It should not be confused with frontal area, which also affects the total aerodynamic resistance of a vehicle.