USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC vs Lucid Air Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) has a starting price of $77900, while the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) is not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $77900 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $65097 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 7.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…).
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 411 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 314 mi | 450 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 256 mi | 378 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90.6 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 35.4 kWh/100 mi | 24.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.83 mi/kWh | 4.11 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.7 | 9.8 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.6 | 9.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 350 kW | 462 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 469 hp | 620 hp |
| Motor Torque | 633 lb-ft | 885 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4 s | 3.4 s |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.5 | 7.6 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…).
The Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.4 in | 195.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.8 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 75 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…), but the Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | - Curb Weight | 4988 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 15.2 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 31.6 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 10 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.6 | 5.1 |
