What is it?
The EQE family covers Mercedes-Benz's executive electric play in two shapes: V295 sedan and X294 SUV. Both ride on the EVA2 platform with a shared 90.6 kWh usable battery. EQE 300 (215 kW RWD), EQE 350 4MATIC (215 kW AWD) and AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (505 kW) cover the lineup. Rear-axle steering standard, 638 km WLTP on the sedan.
The lineup runs from EQE 300 (Sedan) at $135,200 plus on-roads, through to AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (Sedan) at $236,400 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
638 km WLTP range on the EQE 300 sedan, rear-axle steering with up to 10 degrees standard for a sub-10 metre turning circle, and the optional pillar-to-pillar MBUX Hyperscreen.
170 kW DC peak charging trails the BMW i5 (205 kW) and Taycan (320 kW). The EQE is at the back end of its lifecycle ahead of the MMA-based replacements.
Should you buy the EQE?
Reasons to buy
- 638 km WLTP range on the EQE 300 sedan, rear-axle steering with up to 10 degrees standard for a sub-10 metre turning circle, and the optional pillar-to-pillar MBUX Hyperscreen.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 430 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 170 kW DC peak charging trails the BMW i5 (205 kW) and Taycan (320 kW). The EQE is at the back end of its lifecycle ahead of the MMA-based replacements.
- You want 800V DC charging (Porsche Taycan or Audi e-tron GT), a sportier BMW chassis (i5), or the cabin tech of the segment leaders ahead of an EV replacement cycle.
- Confirm whether your variant includes the MBUX Hyperscreen as standard, it adds significant cost as an option. Sedan has no front boot, 430 L rear only.
- Top trim climbs to $236,400 plus on-roads.
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