Mercedes-Benz EQE

{{For|the SUV model|Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}

{{Short description|Battery electric executive car}}

{{Use British English|date=August 2024}}

{{Infobox electric vehicle

| name = Mercedes-Benz EQE

| image = Mercedes-Benz V295 350+ Classic-Days 2022 DSC 0018.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz Group

| model_code = V295

| production = 2022–present

| model_years = 2023–present

| assembly = {{ubl

| Germany: Bremen (Bremen plant)

| China: Beijing (Beijing Benz)

}}

| designer = Bastian Baudy{{Cite web|url=https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/picture/EQE-design-sketch.xhtml?oid=51254698|title=EQE, design sketch|website=group-media.mercedes-benz.com|language=en|access-date=7 July 2022}}

| class = Executive car (E)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| layout = {{ubl

| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive

| Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (4Matic)

}}

| platform = Mercedes-Benz EVA

| related = {{ubl

| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

| Mercedes-Benz EQS

| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

|

}}

| motor = Permanent magnet AC synchronous

| powerout = {{ubl

| {{convert|183|–|215|kW|abbr=on|adj=on}} (single motor RWD)

| {{convert|215|–|505|kW|abbr=on|adj=on}} (dual motor AWD)

}}

| drivetrain =

| battery = 90.6 kWh 400V NCM 811 328 volts lithium ion

| range = {{convert|459–660|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (WLTP)

| electric_range =

| charging = 170 kW DC

11 kW AC (or 22 kW AC in option)

| wheelbase = {{convert|3120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4946|–|4995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1960|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1512|–|1513|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2355|-|2525|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor =

| successor =

}}

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,{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eq/104513/mercedes-to-launch-10-all-electric-models-by-2022|title=Mercedes to launch 10 all-electric models by 2022|work=Auto Express|access-date=7 September 2018|language=en}} and was presented at the Munich Motor Show 2021. The only model available at launch was the rear-motor EQE 350. Its engine has a peak power of {{cvt|215|kW|PS|0}}, and it has a range of up to {{convert|660|km|0|abbr=on}}. More variants were said to follow later, including a 4Matic AWD dual-motor setup with a peak engine power output of up to {{cvt|500|kW|PS|0}}.{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2021/09/06/mercedes-benz-eqe-revealed-electric-e-class-equivalent-is-a-smaller-eqs-with-292-ps-660-km-range/|title=Mercedes-Benz EQE revealed – electric E-Class equivalent is a smaller EQS with 292 PS, 660 km range - paultan.org|date=6 September 2021}} The U.S. will get one version simply called the Mercedes AMG EQE which is the same as the {{cvt|460|kW|PS hp|0}} EQE 53 4matic+ seen in Europe.{{Cite web|last=MacKenzie|first=Angus|date=5 July 2022|title=2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE First Drive: The Whispering Assassin|url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-mercedes-amg-eqe-drive-review-photos/|access-date=6 July 2022|website=MotorTrend|language=en-US}}

In February 2022, the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 & 53 4MATIC+ versions were unveiled.{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2022/02/16/mercedes-amg-eqe43-4matic-and-eqe53-4matic-debut/|title=Mercedes-AMG EQE43 4Matic and EQE53 4Matic+ debut - performance EVs with up to 687 PS, 1,000 Nm | work = paultan.org|date=16 February 2022}} Changes include power bumps of up to {{cvt|687|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}}, {{convert|1,000|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Magureanu |first=Razvan |date=2022-07-12 |title=New Base Version Mercedes EQE 300 Starting at 66,402 euro |url=https://mercedesblog.com/new-base-version-mercedes-eqe-300-starting-at-66402-euro/ |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=MercedesBlog}}

File:Mercedes-Benz V295 350+ Classic-Days 2022 DSC 0020.jpg|Rear view

File:Mercedes-Benz V295 IAA 2021 1X7A0041.jpg|Interior

File:Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 (V295) 1X7A5782.jpg|Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC

File:Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 (V295) 1X7A7355.jpg|Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC

Models

The specifications include:

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!Model

!Years

!Power

!Torque

!Battery Capacity
full/usable [kWh]

!Drivetrain

!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}

!Top speed

!{{tooltip|2=Maximum|Max.}} Range (WLTP)

!Range (EPA)

!Ref

EQE 300

| rowspan="7" |2022–

|{{convert|180|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|550|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| rowspan="2" |100/89

| rowspan="3" |RWD

|7.3 s

| rowspan="6" |{{convert|210|kph|mph|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|550

639|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE 300 |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1713/Mercedes-EQE-300 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

EQE 350

| rowspan="3" |{{convert|215|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| rowspan="2" |{{convert|565|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| rowspan="2" |6.4 s

|{{convert|550

639|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE 350 |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1714/Mercedes-EQE-350 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

EQE 350+

| rowspan="5" |100/90.6

|{{convert|545

660|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE 350+ |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1538/Mercedes-EQE-350plus |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

EQE 350

4MATIC

|{{convert|765|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| rowspan="4" |4WD

|6.3 s

|{{convert|507

597|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1715/Mercedes-EQE-350-4MATIC |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

EQE 500

4MATIC

|{{convert|300|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|858|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|4.7 s

|{{convert|505

596|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1716/Mercedes-EQE-500-4MATIC |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

AMG EQE 43
4MATIC

|{{convert|350|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|858|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|4.2 s

|{{convert|463|–|534|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1652/Mercedes-EQE-AMG-43-4MATIC |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

AMG EQE 53
4MATIC+

|{{convert|460|–|505|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|950|–|1000|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|3.3–3.5 s

|{{convert|220|–|240|kph|mph|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|{{convert|459|–|526|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

|

|{{Cite web |title=Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+ |url=https://ev-database.org/car/1653/Mercedes-EQE-AMG-53-4MATICplus |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=EV Database |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |title=EV-caused fire in Incheon raises concerns about lithium-ion batteries|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/08/281_379845.htmls |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Korea Times |date=2 August 2024 |language=en}}

= Euro NCAP =

{{Euro NCAP|year=2022|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mercedes-benz/eqe/47133|reference_name=Mercedes-Benz EQE Test Results|description=Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ AMG Line (LHD)|adult_points=36.4|adult_percent=95|child_points=45|child_percent=91|pedestrian_points=45.1|pedestrian_percent=83|safety_points=13.1|safety_percent=81|overall_stars=5}}

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