Video Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is an E-Class-sized fully electric vehicle but is not based on the gasoline-powered E-Class platform or the EQS. It utilizes a completely new architecture that will underpin future Mercedes-Benz midsize EVs.The EQE is available in two-wheel drive (rear-wheel) and all-wheel drive. Both configurations offer 215 kilowatts, around 288 horsepower.
The number of drive wheels affects torque; the two-wheel drive model delivers 391 pound-feet of torque, while the all-wheel-drive variant produces 564 pound-feet.
It has a 90.6-kilowatt-hour battery. A 10 to 80 percent charge takes approximately 32 minutes.
Rear-wheel drive 0 to 60 mph time is 6.2 seconds, and the all-wheel drive is 6 seconds. The top speed for both is 130 mph.
The test car weighs 5,551 pounds. A two-wheel-drive version would be 350 pounds lighter. The car gets up to speed effectively but, past 45-50 mph, the torque feels diminished.
The ride quality is expected of Mercedes-Benz, though it is Lexus-like. It has compliance but not the usual Mercedes-Benz composure.
It can be said that the brakes, even with recuperation, don’t provide enough stopping power. The test car has “Recuperation”/Regen Braking with three settings: strong, normal, and no recuperation. Strong recuperation works well on windy roads.
Pricing: The base EQE 350, two-wheel drive, is $74,900. The EQS 350 4matic Pinnacle has a base price of $83,500. Optioned with a Seleenite Gray exterior and a two-tone interior of Neva Gray and Sable Brown, this can go up to $95,000.
The driver’s assistance package, level 2 autonomy, and augmented reality for navigation are added by the exclusive trim. Head-up display, four-zone climate control, and air balance with an S-Class fragrance system and digital light package are added by the pinnacle trim.
The test car also has heated rear seats, heated and cooled front seats, and a large HEPA filter making it difficult to open the hood.
The EQE has to look like the design for aerodynamics and range.
