Starts at $77,900
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Adding a second motor to the EQE gives you all-wheel drive but costs you a substantial 42 miles of range. Unusually, acceleration remains on par with what the single-motor EQE 350+ SUV can manage; when we see a second motor added to the equation, we typically expect major improvement in that area. The two versions start at the same price, so you can decide whether range or AWD is more important. Also unusual is the fact that the EQE 350 4MATIC SUV gets a slightly smaller battery pack than the 350+ version, but this would help explain the range drop and acceleration parity.
Comparing the single-motor EQE 350+ SUV to its EQE 350+ Sedan counterpart, the SUV packs elevated seating into a shorter overall package, but it shares the sedan's weaknesses in acceleration and DC charging speed. Notably, the SUV squeezes out 9 more miles of range thanks to a slightly larger battery pack, although not every EQE SUV gets that larger pack for 2024 (specifically, only the 350+ and the 500 do).
Putting cost aside for a moment, the EQE 500 delivers an appealing combination of good range and powerful acceleration. But at nearly $90k to start, it's competing with some serious machinery.
The EQE AMG SUV certainly delivers big acceleration, as you'd expect from the AMG name, but it also takes a big bite out of the EQE SUV's range. A six-figure electric SUV with 235 miles of range is a challenging proposition.
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