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 as the 460 kW (625 PS; 617 hp) EQE 53 4matic+ seen in Europe.[4]
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
| Model code | V295 |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Assembly |
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| 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 |
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| Battery | 90.6 kWh 400V NCM 811 328 volts lithium ion |
| Range | 459–660 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) |
| Length | 4,946–4,995 mm (194.7–196.7 in) |
| Width | 1,960 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1,512–1,513 mm (59.5–59.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,355–2,525 kg (5,192–5,567 lb) |
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]
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Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC
Models
editThe specifications include:
| Model | Years | Power | Torque | Battery Capacity full/usable [kWh] |
Drivetrain | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Max. Range (WLTP) | Range (EPA) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQE 300 | 2022– | 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) |
550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) |
100/89 | RWD | 7.3 s | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
550–639 km (342–397 mi) |
[7] | |
| EQE 350 | 215 kW (292 PS; 288 hp) |
565 N⋅m (417 lb⋅ft) |
6.4 s | 550–639 km (342–397 mi) |
[8] | |||||
| EQE 350+ | 100/90.6 | 545–660 km (339–410 mi) |
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| EQE 350
4MATIC |
765 N⋅m (564 lb⋅ft) |
4WD | 6.3 s | 507–597 km (315–371 mi) |
[10] | |||||
| EQE 500
4MATIC |
300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp) |
858 N⋅m (633 lb⋅ft) |
4.7 s | 505–596 km (314–370 mi) |
[11] | |||||
| AMG EQE 43 4MATIC |
350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) |
858 N⋅m (633 lb⋅ft) |
4.2 s | 463–534 km (288–332 mi) |
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| 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 s | 220–240 km/h (137–149 mph) |
459–526 km (285–327 mi) |
[13] |
Safety
editIn 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
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References
edit- ^ "EQE, design sketch". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes to launch 10 all-electric models by 2022". Auto Express. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz EQE revealed – electric E-Class equivalent is a smaller EQS with 292 PS, 660 km range - paultan.org". 6 September 2021.
- ^ MacKenzie, Angus (5 July 2022). "2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE First Drive: The Whispering Assassin". MotorTrend. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes-AMG EQE43 4Matic and EQE53 4Matic+ debut - performance EVs with up to 687 PS, 1,000 Nm". paultan.org. 16 February 2022.
- ^ Magureanu, Razvan (12 July 2022). "New Base Version Mercedes EQE 300 Starting at 66,402 euro". MercedesBlog. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE 300". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE 350". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE 350+". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE AMG 43 4MATIC". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mercedes EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+". EV Database. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "EV-caused fire in Incheon raises concerns about lithium-ion batteries". Korea Times. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mercedes-benz/eqe/47133