2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$77,900 to $89,500

Original MSRP

7
of 10

expert review

3.0

avg user rating

(2 reviews)

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Not much cargo space

7
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
7/10
Technology
9/10
Performance
6/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
6/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
Photo by Stephen Edelstein. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV front three quarter view.

Mercedes' EV lineup expands once again with the midsize EQE SUV.

Mercedes-Benz has been methodically launching electric cars to fill the same market niches as its gasoline models. So far, we've seen the EQS and EQE sedans as analogs to the S-Class and E-Class, respectively, an EQB that its literally a GLB-Class crossover SUV with an electric powertrain, and the EQS SUV serving as the flagship model of the electric crossover line. Now Mercedes is adding another model that is primed for mass appeal.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the crossover counterpart to the EQE sedan, giving Mercedes an electric midsize model equivalent to the gasoline GLE-Class. This is a popular corner of the market that's already full of electric options, including the Audi E-Tron (slated to become the Q8 E-Tron for 2024), BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, and Jaguar I-Pace. The EQE SUV applies the same design and tech features from other Mercedes EQ models to this more crowded market segment.

Mercedes also gives buyers plenty of choices, including a base single-motor, rear-wheel drive (RWD) EQE 350+, an EQE 350 4Matic version that adds a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain at no extra cost, and a more powerful EQE 500 4Matic AWD model. Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels, as well as a long list of options, are also available. We drove a European-spec EQE 350 4Matic model for this review, nearly identical to the U.S.-spec models that should reach dealerships in the coming months.

7/10

To design the EQE SUV, Mercedes took a shrink ray the EQS SUV. The two SUV models share all major styling features, including lots of curved surfaces, taillights that seem inspired by a 1990s Mercury Sable, and a large nonfunctioning grille also shared with the EQE and EQS sedans. The styling is largely determined by aerodynamics, with Mercedes claiming a 0.25 coefficient of drag, fairly low for an SUV, and crucial to maximizing EV range. The tradeoff is a bland design that leans heavily on the big Mercedes logo on the grille to draw attention.

Mercedes now considers SUVs to be merely a body style rather than distinct models, which is why we now have an EQE sedan and an EQE SUV. The two models share a platform and most major hardware, with different bodywork on top. In addition to having a taller body and a rear hatch in place of the sedan's trunk, the EQE SUV's 119.3-inch wheelbase is 3.5 inches shorter than the EQE sedan's, which gives the SUV better proportions, according to Mercedes. The EQE SUV is also about as wide as a Mercedes GLE-Class, its gasoline counterpart, but is 2.7 inches shorter and 4.3 inches lower.

The interior also largely copies the EQS SUV, as well as the EQ sedans. The dashboard is shaped like a giant porkchop, on top of which are mounted the various display screens. In Europe at least, the EQE SUV will be available with the same dashboard-spanning Hyperscreen display as the EQS SUV and EQ sedans, but the standard setup, with a freestanding instrument cluster and a touchscreen that reclines against the flat dash, might be the more attractive option. It gives the cockpit a more minimalist appearance and allows for some interesting trim options, like the fish scale-patterned dashboard fascia on our test car.

Other details, such as 64-color ambient lighting and turbine-shaped air vents, are familiar from most current Mercedes models and lend the interior even more character. While some plastic trim pieces felt a bit light and tinny, material quality generally seemed up to Mercedes standards. Real leather upholstery is an extra-cost option, but that's partly because Mercedes is now pitching its MB-Tex leatherette upholstery as a vegan option. This is an EV after all, and the focus on sustainability should extend beyond the powertrain.

Stephen Edelstein
Published Apr 5, 2023 by Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering everything on four wheels. Whether it's a new EV or a full-size pickup truck, he's eager to drive it and tell you all about it in a CarGurus Test Drive Review. Besides contributing to CarGurus, Stephen currently has bylines at Digital Trends, Green Car Reports, and Motor Authority.

User reviews for 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

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by Patrick O
May 17, 2024
Lux, great tech. Looks amazing. Drives so smoothly. May 17, 2024
by syed B
Mar 23, 2024
too many issue always going to dealership for repairs. not tesla standard to charge. very very hard to resale Mar 23, 2024

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Pricing

Original MSRP
$77,900 to $89,500
Price range
$46,629 to $47,709
Average price on CG
$46,784
YoY price change
$47,709 to $46,784

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · Radio: FM · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 90.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 215 · Electric Motor Torque: 564 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 10.75 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 253

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 12.8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: two-tone

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 9.64

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 90.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 215 · Electric Motor Torque: 417 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 10.75 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 279

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 12.8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Burmester · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 90.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 9.6 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 402 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 300 · Electric Motor Torque: 633 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 10.75 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 269

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 12.8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

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