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Mercedes EQS Drive Pilot Review: The Best Level 3 You Can Buy

Sofia Andersson·May 22, 2026·10 min read
Mercedes EQS Drive Pilot Review: The Best Level 3 You Can Buy
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Drive Pilot remains the only certified Level 3 system available to private buyers in the US, and after 1,200 km of mixed testing it's clear why Mercedes leads this segment.

Real-world performance The car handled stop-and-go traffic flawlessly up to 95 km/h and seamlessly handed back control when conditions deteriorated.

The verdict At $2,500 per year, Drive Pilot is expensive, but it's also the closest thing to true autonomy you can legally buy today.

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