Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon

Mercedes-Benz · EQE

EQE Saloon

Released 2022

Mercedes-Benz's electric executive saloon (V295), sold in the UK as the rear-wheel-drive EQE 350+, suited to buyers who want a long-range electric alternative to the E-Class.

Body
Saloon
Powertrain
Electric
Power
315 bhp
Range
422 mi
Boot
430 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the EQE is exceptionally quiet, refined and comfortable, with slick cabin technology. The common criticisms are poor rear visibility, a high price and cabin space and material quality that disappoint for it; What Car? and Auto Express were impressed by the range, while Autocar found the official figure hard to match, and Auto Express thought the handling floaty.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
315 bhp
0–62 mph
6.1 s
Top speed
130 mph
Engine or motors
235 kW (320 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure
Torque
565 Nm
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
422 miles
Battery
96 kWh
Fastest charging
170 kW
Range detail
WLTP range 422 miles; 150–175 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging
Charging
96 kWh usable battery; DC up to 170 kW, 10–80% in 32 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 10.25 hours
Efficiency
16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP combined
CO2 emissions
0 g/km

Practicality

Body
Saloon
Seats
5
Boot
430 litres
Length
4,946 mm
Width
1,961 mm
Weight
From 2,446 kg
Boot
430 litres
Towing
750 kg braked and unbraked
Size
4,946 mm long, 1,961 mm wide without mirrors (2,103 mm with), 1,510 mm high; 12.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,446 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

  • WLTP range of 422 miles
  • 96 kWh usable battery
  • 16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP consumption

Cons

  • DC charging up to 170 kW; 10–80% in 32 minutes
  • Towing limited to 750 kg
  • Boot of 430 litres, against 540 litres in the E-Class Saloon

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
SaloonElectric282–335 bhp368–433 mi532 lNov 2023
SaloonElectric308–523 bhp323–354 mi485 l2023
SaloonElectric–278–396 mi561 lNov 2020

Sources

  1. mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/models/saloon/eqe/overview.html
  2. media.mercedes-benz.com/article/6d467d10-b3c1-4a85-a37e-fd64274560ec

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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