Introduction
What Car? says...
The design process for this Mercedes EQE electric car was a bit like ripping out your kitchen and starting again, rather than merely replacing the fixtures and fittings.
You see, while Mercedes builds some of its electrified models on modified underpinnings of existing cars, the EQE sits on a bespoke electric set-up. That allows the engineers to really, er, throw the kitchen sink at the car – creating a new model without compromise, and maximising performance, range and practicality.
So should you buy a Mercedes EQE, and if so, which version is the best? That's what we'll tell you over the next few pages of this review.
We'll rate it for performance and handling, interior comfort and quality, practicality, running costs and more. We'll also tell you whether it's as good as its main electric car rivals, the Audi e-tron GT, the BMW i4, the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model 3.
And remember, next time you do buy a new car, we can help you find the lowest price if you search our free What Car? New Car Deals pages. You'll find they have plenty of the best new electric car deals.
FAQs
The regular EQE is fast enough for most needs, but the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 are quicker still. For a faster EQE, you’ll need the 53 AMG version.
Indeed it is. It scored the maximum five stars from Euro NCAP and received particular praise for its autonomous safety technology.
The EQE has a fairly sizeable boot, with a capacity of 430 litres, but the saloon opening is a bit narrow. It misses out on the handy front boot and large underfloor storage you get in the Tesla Model 3.
The 300 and 350 versions are rear-wheel-drive only, so for the time being, only the high-performance 53 AMG model gets four-wheel drive.
The 300 and 350 versions have an official electric range of up to 384 miles, while the 4Matic four-wheel-drive 53 AMG drops down to 290 miles.
| RRP price range | £74,345 - £114,750 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 4 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 3 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | electric |
| Available doors options | 4 |
| Warranty | 3 years / No mileage cap |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £149 / £229 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £297 / £459 |
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