The Car Connection Expert Review
Likes
- Excellent ride quality
- Relatively nimble
- Distinctive looks
- Tech-heavy interior
Dislikes
- Have we reached peak screen?
- Rear seat lacks headroom
- Not great range
- Very pricey
Buying tip
features & specs
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE is a quick, refined EV.
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE? What does it compare to?
The EQE is Mercedes-Benz’s midsize electric sedan. It’s comparable to the BMW i5 and Genesis G80.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE a good car?
The EQE comes loaded up with impressive technology and it has a highly refined feel, which helps it earn a 7.8 out of 10 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What's new for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The EQE gains new cells for its batteries, and the EQE 350+ and EQE 500 4Matic get a larger 96.0-kwh battery, while the other models stick with a 90.6-kwh battery. Additionally, the regenerative braking system software has been reprogrammed for what Mercedes says will offer better brake feel. Myriad small tweaks include revised seats and a center airbag between the front seats.
With its unusual streamlined shape, the EQE is a distinctively styled car. Its hood seems to flow into its roof, giving the greenhouse an appealing, if bulbous, appearance. Inside, it’s all about tech, particularly if you opt for the big Hyperscreen that integrates three screens under a single pane of glass running across nearly every inch of the dash. You’ll have to add fancier trim and better upholstery to net a truly premium feel.
The EQE comes in four power outputs, starting with the rear-wheel-drive, 288-hp EQE 350+. We suggest bypassing that one for the all-wheel-drive and more powerful EQE 350 4Matic, though the 402-hp EQE 500 4Matic is a proper Autobahn burner. The top EQE AMG 4Matic+ is a serious performer with up to 677 hp on tap. It’s priced accordingly.
Like most electric cars, the EQE is heavy. It’s also surprisingly athletic, thanks in part to a firm but compliant suspension with either conventional steel coils or, optionally, air springs.
EQEs are rated for up to 308 miles of range, but adding more motors and more power can have a major adverse impact on range. These cars charge pretty quickly, but other EVs can charge faster.
The sleek styling results in compromised rear-seat headroom. Front-seat riders have plenty of space and comfy thrones from which they can (optionally) admire the three big screens. Mercedes’ Hyperscreen setup is expensive but dazzling.
The EQE comes with typical crash-avoidance tech. The upcharge for a host of driver-assistance gear that lets you go hands-off in many situations isn’t too pricey.
How much does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE cost?
The base EQE 350+ runs $76,050, while the all-wheel-drive EQE 350 4Matic is $3,000 more. The base version is perfectly fine; if you want more power, the EQE 500 4Matic beckons for $87,050, which really isn’t that big of an upcharge once you consider that it’s better equipped, too. The EQE AMG 4Matic+ tops the lineup at $108,050.
Where is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE made?
In Germany.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Styling
The Mercedes EQE is a sleek electric car.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE a good-looking car?
It is if you like that fresh-from-the-wind-tunnel look. We rate it a 7 out of 10, with a point above average each for its exterior and interior.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is about the same size as the Tesla Model S, though it’s more distinctive overall. The cab-forward design gives it an unusual profile for a new car, with short overhangs and a fairly big greenhouse despite the deeply sloping roofline. The AMG version looks moderately sportier, but it lacks the borderline excessive visual flair we’ve come to expect from the performance division’s gas-fueled models.
Inside, the EQE is a high-tech masterpiece. The 56.0-inch Hyperscreen that takes up the entire dash with a trio of screens under a single panel of glass is the undisputed star of the show, though two screens come standard in a more traditional layout that is still tech-heavy. Mercedes can also fit one with delicate laser-etch wood trim for an upscale, bespoke look. It’s very nice in here.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Performance
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE is a refined choice.
Most versions of the EQE have smooth, robust acceleration, and all offer a a comfortable ride. It’s an 8 here.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE 4WD?
The base EQE 350+ version is the only model fitted with a single electric motor mounted at the rear. All other versions have an additional electric motor up front for all-wheel drive.
How fast is the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
It’s quick, but not rocketship-grade as you may have come to expect from some EVs. The base EQE 350+ puts out 288 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, which pours out for a 6.2-second run to 60 mph. Opt for the EQE 350 4Matic and you’ll find an extra motor that ups torque to 564 lb-ft. It’s not that much faster on paper, but this version is much zippier when it comes to highway passing.
The step-up EQE 500 delivers exceptional performance. Its dual motors combine for 402 hp and 633 lb-ft, which is good for a 4.5-second run to 60 mph. The AMG EQE at the top of the range has a 328-volt battery for quick shots of power. Add the available AMG Dynamic Plus package and it puts out a hefty 677 hp and 738 lb-ft, figures that slice its 0-60 mph acceleration run to just 3.2 seconds. It’s a match for Tesla in terms of numbers, but it does so in a more dignified manner.
Every EQE is downright quiet, with excellent noise suppression to drown out suspension bumps and thumps underneath. The standard coil springs deliver a good ride thanks in part to adaptive dampers, but the optional air springs are noticeably more compliant, which becomes more important if you go for bigger wheels. These cars are heavy, but they’re also somewhat nimble thanks to a good turning radius in standard form. Opt for rear-wheel steering that can turn the rears up to 10 degrees opposite of the fronts (there's a 4.5-degree version, too, for the same $1,300) and the EQE can snake its way through parking lots. The system turns the wheels the same direction of the fronts for improved highway stability, too. Overall, the EQE has a more sprightly feel than we’ve come to expect from other Mercedes models thanks to quick, direct steering and well-controlled body lean.
We have yet to test the revised regenerative braking, but the last version had a spongy pedal and unpredictable stopping power, especially in the last few feet of a stop.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Comfort & Quality
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE is nice inside, but not all that spacious.
Mercedes-Benz fits an attractive and engaging cabin to its midsize electric car. The EQE earns points for its comfortable and supportive front seats plus its finishes. It’s a 7 here.
The front buckets come standard with power adjustments and heating, while massaging and cooling are optional. The rear seat has fine legroom, however the sloping roofline limits headroom. The short door openings make climbing in difficult. It’s also worth noting that the EQE’s side windows don’t go all the way down.
Out back, the trunk can hold 15.0 cubic feet of stuff, which is pretty good. There’s no front trunk here, which is unfortunate.
The big screen that dominates the dash can be complemented by real wood. Several grades of synthetic or real leather are available, too.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Safety
The 2025 Mercedes EQE lacks crash-test data.
How safe is the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
It’ll do its best to avoid an impact, but we can’t say just how safe the EQE is. That’s because neither the IIHS nor the NHTSA has smacked one into a wall yet.
Standard safety fare includes a surround-view camera system, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts with brake support, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a driver-attention monitor, and automatic parking.
The optional adaptive cruise control system helps center the vehicle in a lane and can execute lane changes autonomously after you tap a turn signal. Also available are intersection assist, blind-spot monitors with targeted braking to bring the car back into its lane, active speed limit assist, evasive steering assist, and an exit warning system.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Features
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE models are expensive but well-equipped.
Mercedes-Benz charges a lot for the EQE, especially compared to an equivalent E-Class. Still, it's a well-equipped car that earns an 8 thanks to its good standard features, big screens, and myriad extras.
The $76,050 EQE 350+ that anchors the lineup comes with synthetic leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front buckets with memory, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, Burmester audio, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive dampers, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes-Benz’s 4-year/50,000-mile warranty is luxury-car typical.
The optional and futuristic Hyperscreen setup looks like single screen at first, but it’s actually a trio of displays including one for the front-seat passenger. It increases the center screen to 17.7 inches and adds a 12.3-inch front passenger screen. The middle screen has somewhat complicated software that will likely prompt even tech-savvy users to read the owner’s manual. The standard setup isn’t as flashy, but it still works well.
Which Mercedes-Benz EQE should I buy?
The extra $3,000 Mercedes charges for the 350 4Matic model that adds better acceleration is worthwhile unless you really need the longer range. From there, budget accordingly for real leather seats, an air suspension, massaging and cooled front seats, and snazzier trim inside. Figure another $3,000 or so, depending on the trim, for a full complement of driver-assistance tech, too.
How much is a fully loaded Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The top AMG EQE runs $108,050 to start, and even then you can spend more for spiffier paint and upgraded interior trim.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Fuel Economy
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE sees a decent range boost this year.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE good on energy?
Incremental improvements over the years have finally nudged the EQE 350+ to a 308-mile range estimate and an efficiency of 2.8 miles/kwh. That’s enough for a 9 here; some rivals are more efficient and have a better range.
The EQE 350 4Matic slides considerably to 267 miles of range and an efficiency of 2.6 miles/kwh. EQE 500 is even worse at just 266 miles of range and a 2.5-mile/kwh efficiency. And the AMG has a mere 230 miles of range and an efficiency of 2.2 miles/kwh. That’s the price you pay for stellar acceleration.
With a 400-volt electrical architecture (some rivals have 800 volts), EQEs can charge from 10-80% in just 32 minutes on a DC fast-charger. Charging at home using a Level 2 system with 32 amps takes a lot longer. Figure over 9 hours to go from 10-100%.