7.8
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 review
The base EQE is compelling value on paper, and drives like an electric Benz should – but you might be left wanting for a little more spark.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Porsche Cayenne
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
vs
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$133,575 - $153,600
$121,300 - $364,700
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- MBUX Hyperscreen (+$6,700)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 215kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 765Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
