These days everything is going electric, especially cars. Mercedes Benz has been a little late to the party, but they are now making up for a lost time; this is proved by last year’s EQS sedan and the forthcoming unveiling of the EQS SUV. Those huge vehicles might be more than you bargained for in terms of space and price, but this is where this brand-new release comes in, the all-new Mercedes Benz 2023 EQE. It is the mid-sized counterpoint to the EQS the same way the gas-powered E class is to the S class.
This vehicle splits the difference between the gas-powered E and S classes, and the size can be likened to that of the CLS. The Mercedes Benz company will release a few models of this vehicle, the first of which will be the EQE 350.

Battery and Performance

This EQE 350 model has 288 horsepower and 391-pound feet of torque from a single motor that drives the rear wheels. It has an acceleration of zero to sixty miles per hour in 5.6 seconds which might not be very impressive to people obsessed with speed. Still, it is very satisfactory for average drivers. According to the European standard, a fully charged battery on the EQE 350 model is expected to return about 400 miles which are a little more optimistic than when tested in real life.

Next on the list is the EQE 500 4Matic; this EQE model has a second motor driving the front wheels for all-wheel drive and combined, they produce 402 horsepower and should get it from zero to sixty miles per hour in five seconds.
Finally, at the top of the list is the AMG EQE with 677 horsepower and 738-pound feet of torque, which can be regarded as the maximum output if you opt for the AMG Dynamic Plus package, which will see its acceleration move from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 3.2 seconds.

All the models mentioned above have 170-kilowatt DC fast charge capability, which indicates that you can get from 10% charge to 80% charge in a mere thirty-two minutes. But on a 240-volt charger, we would be considering nine and a half hours of charging to get from 10% to 100%

Exteriors

At first glance, you might think the Mercedes Benz 2023 EQE model is the earlier released EQS model, and you would not be far from the truth because there is a striking resemblance between both models. But the EQE model is slightly smaller, so the wheelbase compared to the EQS is 90mm less, and most importantly, the dimensions for length, width, and height are 
– Length: 4.946mm
– Width: 2.104mm
– Height: 1.503mm

As a result, this model will have a slightly smaller trunk and, in fact, a slightly smaller battery. The Mercedes Benz EQE model has a distinctive slippery look on the exteriors. The key controls the automated folding side mirrors; it controls the door handles that pop out anytime you want them to, and also, you can open and close the boot just by pressing buttons on the key holder. The exterior has an extraordinary aerodynamic quality with a drag coefficient of just 0.20. The EQE model is similar to the EQS but has a shorter rear, giving it an overall portable appearance. It comes with a panoramic glass roof that can be opened from the inside and tinted windows on the back seats outlined by a metallic chrome slip. It has 20-inch rims on the front and back tires.

Interiors

From the driver’s seat, the EQE interior has a lot of cues from the S-class rather than the EQS. It doesn’t have the massive glass hyper screen, so there is much less glare coming from the big glass on the dashboard, so it doesn’t disturb you when driving and is very easy to use. The buttons are clear and big on the screen, and the menus are logical, so it’s easier to navigate. A massive space between the driver and passengers’ seat houses a cup holder that rotates, a phone charging port, an average-sized armrest, and a big bin underneath that can accommodate belongings like a purse. Behind the steering wheel, there are a lot of touch buttons as opposed to click buttons, so it might be a little too easy to touch a button you don’t intend to. In the higher trim levels and as options, you can get massaging seats and other comfort-related items similar to that of the S-class.

In the rear seats, there is plenty of space for an average height adult of about five foot ten inches, but for people above six feet, it would probably be better if they sat up front. Passengers at the back are also treated to their climate control feature and two USB type C charging ports; you also have heated outboard seats that come in handy, especially in regions of extremely low temperatures. Behind the rear seats, we have about 430 liters of cargo space in the trunk, which can be considered average for an average-sized sedan such as this model. If you get the rear seats folded down, it can go to 895 liters of space, and of course, you can fold those seats down a 40:20:40 split so the left, right, and center seats can all be done independently to maximize the practicality. There is also a tiny bit of underfloor storage space to house anything fragile and valuable.

Cost

The price of the Mercedes Benz EQE is set to about seventy thousand dollars ($70,000), but this will vary according to specific models and other specifications.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Mercedes Benz EQE model fulfilled all our expectations going into this review; it can be regarded as the smaller version of the EQS, making it slightly more fun to drive. It can be considered a traditional luxury in the base models, but the AMG version might be more impressive. Compared to the model S, it’s a little bit smaller, but benefits from much better build quality, and it are also easier to use

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