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I’ve been navigating Miami’s roads since I was a kid. From the endless construction on I-95 to the stop-and-go crawl along Ocean Drive, I thought I’d seen it all. Then Mercedes-Benz handed me the keys to their 2025 EQS 450, and suddenly, sitting in Miami traffic became almost enjoyable.
The first thing that hits you about the EQS 450 isn’t what you hear, it’s what you don’t. In a city where the soundtrack is normally honking horns, diesel buses, and the occasional motorcycle revving, the EQS brings something Miami desperately needs: peace. The cabin is remarkably quiet at all speeds, which means finally being able to take business calls while stuck on the MacArthur Causeway without being drowned out by traffic noise.
That silence becomes addictive when you’re creeping through Brickell at rush hour. The EQS 450 reached 60 mph from a standstill in 5.9 seconds, which is more than adequate for darting between lanes when that magical gap opens up on US-1.
Here’s something the automotive press rarely mentions: how does a luxury EV handle our brutal summer heat? The EQS in peak Miami summer is a champ. The air conditioning system is remarkably efficient, and cool and collected. No engine overheating, no anxiety about keeping the AC cranked while waiting for a drawbridge on Biscayne Boulevard.
The 118.0-kWh battery boosts the sedan’s range, which in real-world Miami driving translates to 390 miles. That means I can make it from South Miami to South Beach and back, with plenty of stops for cafecito, without range anxiety.
The EQS 450 epitomizes what I call the Miami paradox: it looks like it belongs in the Design District, but it’s surprisingly practical for actual city life. The EQS is impressively comfortable and practical, which matters when you’re dealing with Miami’s unique driving challenges.
The EQS 450 has changed how I think about luxury cars. It’s not just about having the latest gadgets or the fastest acceleration, it’s about creating a mobile sanctuary in one of America’s most chaotic driving environments. It’s quiet enough for important calls, comfortable enough for our endless traffic, and efficient enough to handle our summer heat without breaking a sweat.
The EQS 450 isn’t just a car, it’s a statement that Miami is ready for an electric future that can’t come fast enough.
