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The slippery electric Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range is on sale now, priced from $134,900 before on-road costs.
Mercedes-Benz’s new electric sedan range is at Australian dealerships, with three variants offered locally.
The range opens with the single-motor rear-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz EQE 300, with a dual-motor all-wheel drive EQE 350 4Matic sitting above it and the hotter dual-motor Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 capping the range.
It’s the second model to use Mercedes-Benz’s Electric Vehicle Architecture, following the EQS fastback.
The two passenger cars will be joined by a pair of US-built SUVs, called simply EQE SUV and EQS SUV, in the third quarter of 2023.
Prices exclude on-road costs.
The EQE 300 uses a single, rear-mounted electric motor producing 180kW of power and 550Nm of torque, good for a 0-100km/h time of 7.3 seconds. It uses an 89kWh lithium-ion battery.
The EQE 350 adds a second electric motor up front for dual-motor all-wheel drive. Its outputs are increased commensurately, with 215kW and 765Nm on tap and a quicker 6.3-second sprint to 100km/h. It uses a 90.5kWh battery.
The AMG EQE 53 also features a 90.5kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, albeit with total system outputs of 460kW of power and 950Nm of torque.
Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds.
The AMG’s optional Dynamic Pack sees those outputs increase to 505kW and a cool 1000Nm, with the 0-100km/h time cut to 3.3 seconds. Mercedes advises the full outputs are only available “at appropriate temperature and charge levels”.
Mercedes-Benz quotes WLTP range and energy consumption of 508km and 20.1kWh/100km respectively in the EQE 300, and 462km and 22.5kWh/100km in the EQE 350.
The AMG EQE 53 has a claimed WLTP range of 435km and energy consumption of 21.8kWh/100km.
All models can be charged at up to 11kW (22kW optionally) on AC power and 170kW on DC power.
The EQE measures 4946mm long, 1961mm wide (2103mm including the mirrors) and 1510mm tall on a 3120mm wheelbase.
Boot space is 430L.
Kerb weight is 2380kg in the EQE 300, 2460kg in the EQE 350 and 2530kg in the AMG EQE 53.
The EQE range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The high-voltage battery is also covered by a 10-year, 250,000km warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Three-, four- and five-year pre-paid servicing plans are available on the EQE 300 and EQE 350, priced at $1700, $2500 and $2950, respectively.
On the AMG EQE 53, these cost $1720, $2520 and $2955, respectively.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has a five-star ANCAP rating, based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2022. This rating doesn’t apply to the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53.
That was based on an adult occupant protection score of 95 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 92 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection score of 83 per cent, and a safety assist score of 82 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
The EQE 300 and EQE 350 offer essentially the same specification, apart from their different powertrains.
Standard equipment includes:
The EQE 350 is distinguished by a rear lip spoiler.
The AMG EQE 53 adds:
The following options are available on the EQE 300 and EQE 350:
Options on the AMG EQE 53 comprise:
If you want to upgrade the AC charging rate to 22kW, that’ll cost an extra $1800. Mercedes-Benz also says its new Wallbox 2.0 will be available mid-year, priced at $2475.
Metallic finishes are no-cost options except for Manufaktur finishes, which cost $2200, and the AMG’s Manufaktur Graphite Grey Magno matte, which costs $6100.
The following finishes are available:
Mercedes-Benz-badged models offer a choice of Black/Space Grey or Neva Grey/Biscay Blue interiors, while the AMG also offers a third scheme called Black/Balao Brown.
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