Mercedes-Benz · Sedan · 2023
EQE AMG 53 4MATIC+
90.6 kWh battery
Top speed: 220 km/h
460 kW
“The interior is fantastic and the straight-line speed is explosive, but the polarizing looks and mediocre range made me choose a competitor instead.”
“The interior is fantastic and the straight-line speed is explosive, but the polarizing looks and mediocre range made me choose a competitor instead.”
Pros
- Outstanding interior quality and comfort
- Incredibly soft and supportive seats front and rear
- Adjustable air suspension with noticeable mode differences
- Explosive straight-line acceleration
- Haptic feedback on the touchscreen works well
- Clever centre console storage design
- Glass roof that opens is a nice touch
- Steering wheel feel and paddle regen controls are great
Cons
- Polarizing front-end design
- Charging speed is slower than competitors
- No front trunk limits overall cargo flexibility
- MBUX software looks dated and ugly
- Range is underwhelming for this segment
- Heavy weight hurts cornering agility
- Excessive and sometimes annoying sound effects
- Trunk space is just decent not class-leading
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The AMG EQE SUV has a genuinely fantastic interior and explosive straight-line speed, but its polarizing looks, middling range, and so-so handling dynamics left me reaching for competitors instead.
Driving Experience
It's explosive in a straight line with nearly 700 horsepower shoving you back in your seat, and the air suspension modes genuinely transform the ride character. But at nearly 2,700 kg, it never feels like a proper sports SUV through corners despite rear-wheel steering and excellent Michelin tyres.
Pros
- Outstanding interior quality and comfort
- Incredibly soft and supportive seats front and rear
- Adjustable air suspension with noticeable mode differences
- Explosive straight-line acceleration
- Haptic feedback on the touchscreen works well
- Clever centre console storage design
- Glass roof that opens is a nice touch
- Steering wheel feel and paddle regen controls are great
Cons
- Polarizing front-end design
- Charging speed is slower than competitors
- No front trunk limits overall cargo flexibility
- MBUX software looks dated and ugly
- Range is underwhelming for this segment
- Heavy weight hurts cornering agility
- Excessive and sometimes annoying sound effects
- Trunk space is just decent not class-leading
Value for Money
You get a spectacular interior, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and AMG-level performance in one package, which is genuinely impressive. But competitors offer more range, better charging speeds, and more storage, which makes this feel like it's trading too much practicality for cabin luxury.
Verdict
If interior luxury is your top priority in a performance electric SUV, the AMG EQE delivers. But if you care about range, charging speed, or dynamic handling, there are better choices in this segment.
All Specifications
| Battery | 90.6 kWh |
| Range | 450 km |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s |
| Power | 617 bhp (460 kW) |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h |
| Drive | AWD |
| DC Charging | 173 kW (29 min) |
| AC Charging | 11 kW |
| Cargo | 430 L |
| Seats | 5 |
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