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The Mercedes-Benz EQE is effectively the brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative, much as the EQS is to the S-Class luxury saloon. It arrived in 2022 and boasts a high level of technology and equipment, and some impressive range numbers.
Whether you’ll get on with the slick, aerodynamic styling is a matter of taste, but the EQE has a wow factor to its cabin and a relaxed feel that makes longer trips a breeze. Some of its rivals are more involving to drive though, and space in the back of the EQE isn’t quite as open and airy as it is in the front.
The EQE arguably has a tougher job than the larger EQS, as competition includes cars like the BMW i5, Audi e-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan, and the Tesla Model S. All are very impressive vehicles in their own right - but brand matters a great deal at this level in the market, and for some only the three-pointed star will do.
The EQE should suit buyers looking for a luxurious electric car who don’t need the space - or don’t want to face the expense - of the larger, S-Class sized EQS. Much like the brand’s combustion models, the EQE takes a more relaxed view on life than some of its sportier rivals, and this focus on comfort and luxury is one of the car’s real strengths.
The exterior won’t be to all tastes but the striking, high-quality interior is much easier to appreciate, and some versions even have Mercedes’ enormous Hyperscreen setup, which has a real wow factor. It’s a better place to be in the front than it is in the rear, which can feel a little cramped, but otherwise it’s serene and comfortable.
That’d be wasted if the EQE didn’t also have a suitable range, but the most efficient models have a claimed range of up to 380 miles. It’ll do less in the real world of course, but high 200s and low 300s are still feasible, and a standard heat pump should help you save energy in colder weather too.
The EQE can feel quite large on the road (and at more than 4.9 metres long, it’s certainly not small), but AMG Line Premium Plus models and up get four-wheel steering, which helps make the car more agile on country lanes or in town. The full AMG model meanwhile has truly rapid performance, and a sizeable price tag to go with it.
It may not have the prestige but the Tesla Model S is one EQE rival that’s impossible to ignore. More recent models have been left-hand drive only but right-hand drive cars are plentiful, and they match high performance with the convenience of the brand’s Supercharger fast charging network. The Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT are the sporty pair in this class, while the recently introduced BMW i5 is well worth a look if you’re in the market for the EQE too.
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There’s a significant difference in performance between the regular EQE 300 and 350 models, and the range-topping AMG 53. Despite its power the AMG will never feel like a sports car to drive, so you’ll be buying it for its straight line speed, the prestige of the AMG badge, or perhaps because your neighbour has one of the quicker Tesla variants.
Most people though will be happy enough with the performance, and the range, of the 300 and 350. There’s no stand-out trim level in the range, but while we’d say the entry-level car has more than enough kit for most people, nobody is buying an EQE purely to save money, so one of the AMG Line variants will undoubtedly help the car feel more worth the outlay.
Mercedes has wasted no time in offering plenty of trim levels with the EQE, so as well as five main line trim levels there are another three just for the AMG EQE 53. The full equipment list for each would be far too long to cover here so we’ve summarised each trim’s key features.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE’s dimensions are:
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All versions of the EQE, regardless of their power output or trim level, are currently completely free to tax.
If paying no tax is a benefit to buying an EQE, then insuring it might be a downside. All models go straight in at the maximum group 50 - though this isn’t unusual for expensive or high-performance electric vehicles.
Read our full Mercedes-Benz EQE review