Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon

• Body Glass
  • Acoustic privacy glass
  • Frameless windows
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Heat insulating, noise insulating and infrared reflecting laminated glass
  • Heated windscreen
  • Heated windscreen washer system
  • Windows with remote closing and opening including ventilation function
• Brakes
  • ABS
  • ESP
• Chassis/Suspension
  • Airmatic air suspension
  • Rear wheel steering 4.5 degrees
• Communication
  • 5G Communications module
• Driver Aids
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • Mercedes me services
  • Parked vehicle locator
  • PAS
  • Remote parking function
• Driver Convenience
  • Finger print scanner
  • Front wireless smartphone charging
  • Mercedes me charge
  • Multifunction telephony
  • Remote vehicle finder
• Driver Information
  • Active traffic sign assist
  • EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
  • Geofencing
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Head up Display
  • MBUX Interior assistant
  • Mercedes Benz emergency call system
  • Mercedes me connect
  • Pre-installation for car sharing
  • Smartphone integration
• Embellishment Trims
  • Anthracite wood main trim
  • Black fine structure lower trim
  • Dashboard and belt lines in space grey ARTICO man-made leather with NEOTEX grain and red topstitching
• Engine
  • Five recuperation levels
• Entertainment
  • Burmester surround sound system with dolby atmos
  • DAB Digital radio
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • ZYNC In car entertainment
• Exterior Body Features
  • AMG exterior styling
  • AMG front bumper in vehicle colour with A-wing in high gloss black and chrome trim
  • Body colour AMG rear apron with high-gloss black diffuser-look inserts, chrome double trim strip and flics at left/right air outlets in grained black
  • High-gloss chrome front splitter with flics and fins at the left and right air inlets in high-gloss black with chrome trim
  • Illuminated seamless door handles
  • Panoramic sliding sunroof with remote closing and opening including ventilation function
  • Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern
  • Rear boot
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side skirts in high-gloss black with chrome inserts
• Exterior Lights
  • Daytime running lights
  • Digital HD LED headlight with ultra range high beam, cornering, and enhanced fog light
  • LED High level third brake light
  • LED rear tail lamps with 3D helix design
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Heat pump
  • HEPA air filter
  • Infrared quality sensor
  • Thermotronic automatic climate control
• Interior Features
  • AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with aluminium rubber studs
  • AMG multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather
  • ARTICO man-made leather / MICROCUT microfibre AMG Line upholstery
  • Roof lining - Black fabric
  • Storage compartment under center console
• Interior Lights
  • Ambient lighting 64 colours with direct light lines
• Packs
  • Acoustic comfort pack - EQE
  • Air balance pack - EQE
  • AMG interior design pack - EQE
  • Driving assistance plus pack - EQE
  • Easy pack tailgate
  • Energizing pack plus - EQE
  • Interior light pack - EQE
  • Keyless go pack - EQE
  • Memory pack when chosen with headup display - EQE
  • Mirror pack - EQE
  • Parking pack - EQE
  • USB package - EQE
• Safety
  • Driver airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Front seatbelt reminder
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Seatbelt load limiter
  • Three point rear seat belts
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • AMG sports seats
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats
• Security
  • Remote door locking and unlocking
  • Speedfencing
  • Urban guard plus anti-theft protection hardware including Alarm and immobilizer
  • Valet protect
  • Vehicle tracking
• Vehicle Charging
  • 11KW onboard charger
  • 170kW DC onboard charger
  • 89kWh battery
  • Charging cable for wall box and public charging station - Type 2(mode 3) 5m
  • Combined charging system CCS-2 connector
• Wheels
  • Summer tyres
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 21" AMG multi spoke light alloy wheels
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tirefit

• Electric Vehicle Data
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
  • Battery Capacity in kWh: 89
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 555
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 10-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 11
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 32
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 10-80
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 170
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: N
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: N
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:
  • Battery Leased: No
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location: Right Side Rear
  • Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 170
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 155,000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 10
  • Usable Battery Capacity: 89
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 19.5
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 16.5
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 3.2
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.8
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City: 619
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 542
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH: 533
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL: 621
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City: 385
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 337
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH: 331
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL: 386
• Emissions - ICE
  • CO:
  • CO2 (g/km): 0
  • HC:
  • HC+NOx:
  • Noise Level dB(A): 67
  • NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: N
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: N
  • Catalytic Convertor: No
  • CC: 1
  • Compression Ratio: N
  • Cylinder Layout: N
  • Cylinders:
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):
  • Engine Code: N
  • Engine Layout: N
  • Fuel Delivery: N
  • Gears: 1 SPEED
  • Number of Valves:
  • Transmission: AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):
  • EC Urban (mpg):
• General
  • AdBlue: No
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 0.0
  • Badge Power: 245
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: N
  • Coin Series: AMG Line Premium +
  • Generation Mark: 1
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 50E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 6
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 2
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 95
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 91
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 83
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 81
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 15,500
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 7.3
  • Engine Power - BHP: 245
  • Engine Power - KW: 180
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 3,086
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 406
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 56.1
  • Engine Torque - NM: 550
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 3086
  • Top Speed: 130
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: N/A
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 255/35 R21
  • Tyre Size Rear: 285/30 R21
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: AMG MULTI SPOKE
  • Wheel Type: 21" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,510
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,946
  • Wheelbase: 3,120
  • Width: 1961
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,103
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,895
  • Max. Loading Weight: 490
  • Max. Roof Load: 100
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 750
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 2,405
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12.5

Ten Second Review
The EQE is the Mercedes take on what a full-sized, full-electric premium Executive saloon should be. Essentially, it's a downsized EQS, which means it's very futuristic indeed - and sophisticated where you'll want it to be, in terms of range and cabin tech. Still want that E-Class saloon? Try one of these first.

Background
Enough with electric mid-sized SUVs. What will the all-electric full-sized Executive segment luxury saloon of the near future look like? Mercedes says it should look like this, the EQE, a car that delivers a lot of the technology of the brand's EQS flagship EV limo counterpart, but at a slightly more accessible price point. The EQE's main targets are premium EV saloons like the BMW i4 and the Audi A6 e-tron, but it could also interest people looking at top versions of the Tesla Model 3. Folk considering upper versions of smarter upper mid-sized full electric SUVs could also be interested, though Mercedes already has its EQC crossover to interest them. The EQE's task is to bring this battery technology to the more accessible part of the luxury saloon sector - that for full-sized Executive sedans. It's effectively the all-electric counterpart to a Mercedes E-Class. Who knows; the EQE model range may even replace the E-Class line-up in the future. For the time being though, it's an intriguing alternative.

Driving Experience
The EQE promises to be a sublime cruiser, with class leadership targeted in all areas of noise reduction. That's very Mercedes - and so should be the feel of the volume EQE 350 model's 288bhp rear-mounted motor, which is linked to single-speed transmission and powered by a 10-cell 90.6kWh battery offering a WLTP-rated range of 339-410 miles - better than most rivals. It's fast too, the 62mph sprint dispatched in 5.9s en route to a high (for an ordinary EV) top speed of 131mph. Inevitably, Stuttgart has also developed a faster Mercedes-AMG 53 4MATIC+ model for those that might want it, complete with 4MATIC 4WD and a range of 275-322 miles. This offers 626hp and deals with the benchmark sprint in 3.5s. Add to this top version the optional 'AMG Dynamic Plus Pack' and output rises to 687hp and the sprint time improves to 3.3s. But the EQE 350 will be more than sufficient for most. Air suspension (optional on the '350' but standard on the '53') eases away the issues of the day and if you don't like the silence, there are various selectable sound programs linked to the ebb and flow of the electric motor - 'Silver Waves', 'Vivid Flux' and 'Roaring Pulse'.

Design and Build
If you happen to be familiar with the EQS, you'll recognise the EQE immediately as its close cousin. The two cars share the same EVA2 all-electric platform, but the EQE is 270mm shorter, though is still almost 5-metres in length. Which makes it at touch larger than an E-Class; in fact the dimensions more similar to the brand's CLS four-door coupe. There are super sleek aerodynamics - and very big wheels (either 19 or 20-inches). What's under the panel work is interesting too. This is the first Mercedes to be built using 100% recycled steel. As you approach the EQE, the door can automatically open for you, unaided and chauffeur-like, then it'll close behind you once the seatbelt has clicked in. Most customers are going to want to pay more for the extra cost Hyperscreen which spans a complete width of the dashboard. There are three parts to it; the main centre touchscreen, the instrument monitor and the head-up display. Plus at further spend, you can add a fourth passenger-side infotainment centre, which allows your front seat friend to play games, watch movies or access various secondary controls. Full-battery platforms are usually more than space efficient than combustion ones - and so it proves here. The EQE has an 80mm longer wheelbase than an E-Class and that really brings benefits in the back for leg room, which is very generous. Headroom is as good as in an EQS. Boot space though - 430-litres - is 180-litres down on that larger model.

Market and Model
You're going to need to think in terms of a price starting point of around £80,000 for EQS ownership; that's for the base EQE 350 model. Obviously, you'll need significantly more for the faster Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ variant. And you'll need more again if you want to upgrade your car with the digital MBUX Hyperscreen set-up almost all EQE customers will want. Other options include a head-up display unit featuring augmented reality features. Plus you'll want to leave some budget aside for the rear-axle steering set-up (standard on the 53 AMG version), which can reduce the turning circle by up to 1.8m. There's also a high efficiency particulate filter that works as part of an 'Energising Air Control' system. Ideally, you're going to need the high spec front seat package, which gives you heating, ventilation and G-Force-defying dynamic cushion support. There's also a massaging package. You can additionally look at a large dual sunroof and, on the '350' you'll need to pay more for air suspension and the usual Burmester surround sound set-up. Another neat touch we really like is the automatic door opening arrangement. The Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ comes with a range of AMG dynamic select drive programs - 'Slippery', 'Comfort', 'Sport', 'Sport+' and 'RACE START'.

Cost of Ownership
The 90.6kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged at speeds of up to 170kW, which allows the EQE to gain around 155 miles of range in around 15 minutes. We like the clever choice of different charging programmes - 'Standard', 'Home' and 'Work', each of which allows you to pre-set things like departure time, maximum charge level and air conditioning settings. There's also a feature that Mercedes calls 'Eco-charging', which lowers the load on the battery during charging in a way that improves the longevity of the lithium-ion cells. As usual with an EV, you can lower the battery's charge state to a pre-set limit; or delay charging take advantage of off-peak electricity. As you'd expect, the battery can be replenished on the move by regenerative brake energy, a recuperation system that allows for single-pedal driving on its highest setting. Mercedes makes much of what it calls its 'holistic approach to the battery life cycle', which sees EV batteries taken out of the company's cars at the end of their usable lives and employed in energy storage facilities, rather than being recycled instantly. The brand says over-the-air software updates that work with the EV-specific navigation system extend the battery's life in-car as long as possible, because they determine the best heating and cooling cycles for optimal performance.

Summary
The EQE shows just how much Mercedes is prepared to invest in class leadership in the new segment for all-electric Executive saloons. Some may struggle a little with the way that aerodynamics rather than character appear to have overly influenced the looks, but in terms of range, technology and cabin wow factor, the EQE is undeniably class-leading. It should feel like a Mercedes to drive too, with class benchmarks targeted in both refinement and silky smooth power delivery. Choose one of these, then live with it for a bit and you might find yourself wondering why the combustion-engined E-Class equivalent is still on sale. Once there's price parity between the two cars - which may not be as far off as many think - there's little doubt which of the two models most prospective customers will choose. The future's arrived.