Mercedes-Benz EQE

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Mercedes-Benz EQE
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Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group
Model code V295
Production2022–present
Model years 2023–present
Assembly
Designer Bastian Baudy [1]
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout
Platform Mercedes-Benz EVA
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet AC synchronous
Power output
  • 183–215 kW (245–288 hp) (single motor RWD)
  • 215–505 kW (288–677 hp) (dual motor AWD)
Battery 90.6 kWh 400V NCM 811 328 volts lithium ion
Range459–660 km (285–410 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging 170 kW DC
11 kW AC (or 22 kW AC in option)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,120 mm (122.8 in)
Length4,946–4,995 mm (194.7–196.7 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,512–1,513 mm (59.5–59.6 in)
Curb weight 2,355–2,525 kg (5,192–5,567 lb)

The Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) is a battery electric executive car produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. It is part of the EQ family, [2] and was presented at the Munich Motor Show 2021. The only model available at launch has been the rear-motor EQE 350. Its engine has a peak power of 215 kW (292 PS), and it has a range of up to 660 km (410 mi). More variants are said to follow later, including a 4Matic AWD dual-motor setup with a peak engine power output of up to 500 kW (680 PS). [3] The U.S. will get one version simply called the Mercedes AMG EQE which is the same 617-hp EQE 53 4matic+ seen in Europe. [4]

Contents

In February 2022, the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 & 53 4MATIC+ versions were unveiled. [5] Changes include power bumps of up to 505 kW (687 PS; 678 hp), 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) of torque, upgraded internals and AMG touches inside and out.

In March 2022, the EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 500 4MATIC were unveiled. In July 2022, the cheaper EQE 300 version was unveiled. [6]

Models

The specifications include:

ModelYearsPowerTorqueBattery Capacity
full/usable [ kWh]
Drivetrain0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Top speedMax. Range (WLTP)Range (EPA)Ref
EQE 3002022–180 kW
(245 PS; 241 hp)
550 N⋅m
(406 lb⋅ft)
100/89RWD7.3 s210 km/h
(130 mph)
550–639 km
(342–397 mi)
[7]
EQE 350215 kW
(292 PS; 288 hp)
565 N⋅m
(417 lb⋅ft)
6.4 s550–639 km
(342–397 mi)
[8]
EQE 350+100/90.6545–660 km
(339–410 mi)
[9]
EQE 350

4MATIC

765 N⋅m
(564 lb⋅ft)
4WD6.3 s507–597 km
(315–371 mi)
[10]
EQE 500

4MATIC

300 kW
(408 PS; 402 hp)
858 N⋅m
(633 lb⋅ft)
4.7 s505–596 km
(314–370 mi)
[11]
AMG EQE 43
4MATIC
350 kW
(476 PS; 469 hp)
858 N⋅m
(633 lb⋅ft)
4.2 s463–534 km
(288–332 mi)
[12]
AMG EQE 53
4MATIC+
460–505 kW
(625–687 PS; 617–677 hp)
950–1,000 N⋅m
(701–738 lb⋅ft)
3.3–3.5 s220–240 km/h
(137–149 mph)
459–526 km
(285–327 mi)
[13]

Safety

In August 2024, a Mercedes EQE exploded into flames within a Korean car park, resulting in 140 cars damaged and 23 people hospitalized. The car was not being charged at the time of the explosion and the cause of the fire is being investigated. [14]

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line (LHD) (2022) [15]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:36.495%
Child occupant:4591%
Pedestrian:45.183%
Safety assist:13.181%

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