Video Summary
- Electrification works exceptionally well for luxury vehicles.- Base price of the rear-drive 350+ starts at $79,000.
- For more performance, there's the EQA 500 with a more powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
- For full-on go-power, the AMG version starts at $110,000.
- This test model costs $127,000 with options.
- A $5,500 cost reduction is possible by eliminating ceramic composite binders.
- The $4,000 Dynamic Plus Package adds a boost setting to race start mode and performance tones for the cabin.
- Adding the acoustic comfort package keeps the cabin quiet.
- The Pinnacle trim at $3,300 adds ambient lighting and a head-up display.
- There's no shortage of creature comforts.
- The Emerald Green Metallic paint costs nothing.
- The MBUX Hyperscreen is not available on other EQE SUV models.
- This Hyperscreen offers a Captain Christopher Pike ambience.
- It allows the copilot to be useful.
- There are energizing graphics and tones.
- Primary rivals include the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, Cadillac Lyric V-drop, BMW iXM60, and Tesla Model X Plaid.
- Tesla claims 2.5 seconds 0-60 mph time and 333 miles range.
- The AMG’s 90.6 kWh usable battery is rated at 235 miles.
- The AMG-specific dual motors output as much as 677 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque in race start boost mode.
- The AMG Ride Control Plus with adjustable dampers and air suspension is standard, as is active roll stabilization.
- Rear steering has 9 degrees of assist.
- This is a single-speed transmission.
- Adjustable regeneration drag is set via paddle.
- A driver can go down the rabbit hole, changing the personality significantly in the drive modes.
- It corners without roll, and has little dive during panic braking.
- Range meter gives both best and worst-case possibilities.
- AMG-worthy acceleration hides the hefty weight.
- It switches from couch potato to athlete effortlessly.
- The interior makes people want to linger.
- The Sci-Fi dashboard and voice prompts add functionality.
- Drawbacks include that the sleek, swept styling isn't for everyone.
- The EPA range is still a bit stingy.
- The Hyperscreen can be a bit much at night.
- Modern vehicles need spare tires.
- The most successful of the EQ bunch.
- Overall, it’s a comfortable space.
