Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review:- Mercedes-Benz has been expanding their EQ lineup, including vehicles like the EQB and EQE.
- The EQE SUV comes in sedan and SUV versions.
- The model being tested is the EQE 350 4MATIC, which has dual electric motors in the front and rear.
- There's a 253-mile range.
- A starting price of around $12,000 less vs. the EQE 500.
- Mercedes EQS and EQE models do not allow consumers to open the hood due to the location of the HEPA air filtration system.
- The EQE 350 is the base powertrain in the EQE SUV family.
- This version's 90.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is less powerful than that of the 500, delivering 288 hp.
- The rear-wheel-drive version offers 417 lb-ft of torque, but the torque gets ramped up to 564 with all-wheel drive, matching the main rival BMW iX xDrive 50.
- The model gets to 60mph in 6.2 seconds, has a top speed of 131 mph, and can tow up to 3,500 lb.
- This 5,635 lb model is about 300 lbs heavier than the rear-wheel-drive version.
- The reviewer isn't a fan of the design which features an egg-like shape.
- The model is painted with the free Twilight Blue Metallic.
- It has Matrix LED headlights.
- Running boards get in the way when stepping into the vehicle.
- A panel allows the user to fill up the windshield washer fluid, because the hood cannot be opened.
- There's plenty of storage in the cargo area.
- The car did 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds.
- The range is disappointing.
- The car is a solid choice.
