2023 Mercedes EQE SUV First Drive Review: Just an Elegant and Practical EV.
Whether you’re a diehard car enthusiast or not, you’re likely aware that cars don’t live alone in car universe. Like all species, they have families where they live happily with their siblings big and small, old and new. This is especially true for Mercedes-Benz, who until recently mastered the art of alphanumeric model lineups. But then came EVs and things got a bit messy. So, here’s the best way to describe the new 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV: it’s the SUV version of the EQE sedan, which is the electric equivalent of the longstanding E-Class mid-sizer.
You might be tempted to draw parallels between the EQE SUV and the other Mercedes SUV ending in “E”—like the GLE—but don’t. Get used to sedans and SUVs sharing the same moniker but having either Sedan and SUV built into their name. At least until Mercedes throws this new system out the window and comes up with something else—which it’s already hinted at. Confused? I don’t blame you.
Why am I torturing you with these naming conventions? Because it’s important to understand car family trees. Names mean something—they stand for something. Even if you’ve never driven a “G,” you have an idea of what it stands for. The same goes for an “S.” But what about an EQE SUV? Well, you’re about to find out.
2023 Mercedes EQE SUV Specs
Base price:
EQE350+: $79,050
EQE350 4Matic: $79,050
EQE500 4Matic: $90,650
Powertrain: 90.6-kWh lithium-ion battery | dual-motor all-wheel drive | 1-speed transmission
Horsepower:
EQE350+: 288 hp
EQE350 4Matic: 288 hp
EQE500 4Matic: 401 hp
Torque:
EQE350+: 417 lb-ft
EQE350 4Matic: 564 lb-ft
EQE500 4Matic: 633 lb-ft
0-60 mph:
EQE350+: 6.3 seconds
EQE350 4Matic: 6.2 seconds
EQE500 4Matic: 4.6 seconds
Seating capacity: 5
Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds (AWD) | 1,650 pounds (RWD)
Cargo volume: 14 cubic feet behind second row | 55 cubic feet behind first row
EPA range:
EQE350+: 279 miles
EQE350 4Matic: 253 miles
EQE500 4Matic: 269 miles
Quick take: A fashionable and practical electric SUV that’s bound to be a hit with affluent buyers.
Score: 8.5/10
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