COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
580 4MATIC Dual Motor AWD
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
Electric
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2026
2026
Engine
580 4MATIC Dual Motor AWD
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
ev
ev
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$4,190
0.07 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$4,190
0.07 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Front brake pads
1.6 hrs$640 / 5yr
1.6 hrs$640 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.6 hrs$620 / 5yr
1.6 hrs$620 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
Differential fluid
1.3 hrs$470 / 5yr
1.3 hrs$470 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
1.0 hrs$330 / 5yr
1.0 hrs$330 / 5yr
Wiper blades
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
12V battery
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
0.4 hrs$255 / 5yr
0.4 hrs$255 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
Mercedes-Benz EQS
brake1.10 qt · MB 331.0 / FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant7.40 qt · MB 310.1
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto · none — single-speed EV reduction gearbox, sealed unit
washer6.90 qt · windshield washer fluid concentrate or premix
Mercedes-Benz EQS
brake1.00 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4, MB 331.0
coolant16.90 qt · MB 310.1
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto7.40 qt · MB 236.25
washer6.30 qt · windshield washer fluid
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
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Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.