2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE pricing and specs
Electric Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan undercuts Audi e-tron GT, Porsche Taycan with three-pronged attackThe battery-electric 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE luxury sedan is now on sale in Australia, offered in three variants priced from $134,900 plus on-road costs.
That’s for the EQE 300, while the dual-motor EQE 350 starts at $154,900 and the top-shelf Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 opens at $214,900 (both plus ORCs).
The $135K entry point makes the EQE more affordable than other electric luxury sedans, such as the Porsche Taycan (from $158,400), Audi e-tron GT (from $181,700) and even the Genesis Electrified G80 (from $145,000).
Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE sedan is an all-electric version of the E-Class, which is the “world’s most loved business saloon” according to Benz.
The entry-level 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor connected to an 89kWh lithium-ion battery pack for a 626km range (NEDC).
The electric motor (180kW/550Nm) can propel the big German rig from 0-100km/h in a claimed 7.3 seconds.
Next up is the mid-spec 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC, which gets dual motors (215kW/765Nm) offering more grip thanks to all-wheel drive and more performance, accelerating to 100km/h in 6.3sec.
It has the same battery pack, but because of the second e-motor and extra weight it can drive up to 590km (NEDC) between charges, says Mercedes.
Perched at the top of the tree is the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, which gets AMG-fettled dual e-motors (460kW/950Nm) and suspension but has the lowest cruising range of 500km (NEDC) using the same 89kWh battery pack as its brethren.
However, the AMG EQE 53 will smoke most performance cars and some supercars with its claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz EQE equipment levels
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 and EQE 350 models get almost identical equipment lists, starting with an AMG Line exterior package with 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and AMG exterior styling including a special studded grille.
The Digital Light package is also standard on all models, adding Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus headlights and Comfort suspension.
An AMG Line interior package is also part of the deal, adding sportier power-adjustable and heated seats, a panoramic sliding sunroof, a Nappa leather multifunction sports steering wheel and AMG floor mats.
All EQE models come with the AI-assisted MBUX infotainment system with a large centrally mounted OLED screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a fingerprint scanner to initiate personalised driver profiles, plus augmented reality sat-nav, a head-up display, wireless phone charger and high-end Burmester 3D surround sound system.
Key feature differences between the models include an AMG spoiler lip for the EQE 350, while the AMG EQE 53 adds AIRMATIC adjustable air suspension, heated and cooled Nappa leather AMG sports seats, rear-axle steering and an AMG Performance steering with AMG-specific buttons.
On the safety front, all models get real-time traffic sign recognition, autonomous parking and a 360-degree parking camera, along with 10 airbags, adaptive cruise control, active lane keeping and many more autonomous driving aids.
Battery charging paraphernalia includes a Type 2 CCS plug with a 5m-long cable for higher-speed public charge points and wallboxes, while a regular three-pin household charge cable is also included.
Mercedes-Benz has not yet confirmed battery recharge times on various charging infrastructure for Australian-spec vehicles, but as a guide expect a 170kW fast-charger to add around 180km every 15 minutes.
The Mercedes-Me Connect smartphone app allows owners to operate a number of car functions remotely and also get battery status updates and is free for the first three years, with some functions adding an annual cost after that.
Following modest delays getting to Australia, the Mercedes-Benz EQE range is expected to be one of the brand’s more sought-after EVs, although it’s unlikely to match the EQA as the brand’s best-selling (and most affordable) electric car.
It’s not clear if Mercedes-Benz Australia will offer a power-boosting software update as seen in the US, but which has been banned in Europe due to legal issues.
When comparing prices of the new Mercedes-Benz EQE with the regular E-Class it is difficult at the base grade given there is no model parity, but for the record the petrol-powered E 200 (from $106,600) is roughly $30,000 cheaper than the EQE 300.
The combustion-engined E 350 (from $134,900) is around $20,000 cheaper than the EQE 350, while the AMG EQE 53 costs $39,500 less than its petrol equivalent, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 (from $175,400).
How much does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE cost?
EQE 300 – $134,900
EQE 350 – $154,900
AMG EQE 53 – $214,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs
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