While the S-Class has been the standard for luxury ride quality for some time, with its smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride, this is the first time that Mercedes can call that ride 'magic.' Mercedes wanted to translate that legendary comfort into the electric era with the introduction of the EQS. The S Class uses a different platform and suspension setup compared to the EQS, but this may actually be better to ride as an EV. But the batteries add weight and shift the weight balance of an EV to affect handling and comfort. There are those who say the EQS offers an even smoother and more quiet ride thanks to its electric powertrain, and others who will say that the S Class ride quality is still king. Often, the comparison sparks discussions of the future of luxury cars, and whether EVs are capable of making considerable leaps over their ICE counterparts on the comfort and refinement front.