The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a midsize fully-electric sedan. For the Philippine market, this model has only one variant: the EQE 350+ AMG Line which retails at Php 6,290,000.
Size-wise, the EQE is 4,946mm long, 1,961mm wide, and 1,510mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,120mm.
Powering the EQE is an 89 kWh battery for the 300 and a 90.56 kWh battery for the 350+. These provide the trims with a range of up to 621 km and 682 km respectively. The 300 then outputs 245 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, while the 350+ can churn out 292 horsepower and 565 Nm of torque.
The closest rival of the EQE sedan locally is the Porsche Taycan.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE was introduced to the Philippine market in September 2023. As of its launch, the model’s 300 Electric Art trim retails at Php 5,590,000, while the EQE 350+ AMG Line is priced at Php 6,290,000.
The visual style of the EQE follows a design language that eschews sharp lines in favor of curves. It employs flowing shapes which is particularly seen in its smooth, closed-off grille. Added pizzaz to the car is provided by a set of 20-inch wheels. It also sports a pair of LED headlamps and an LED bar for its taillights.
The AMG Line version gets even more eye-catching details. Its front gets an AMG-specific bumper while its rear sports an AMG apron. Below the latter is a vehicle color diffuser with gloss black inserts.
The EQE can comfortably seat up to five occupants, and it gets plenty of amenities for the driver. Its seats for instance come with electronic adjustability and lumbar support. Likewise present in an active ambient lighting system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a nappa leather steering wheel, and Velour floor mats.
Handling on-board entertainment is an MBUX 12.8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It is then linked to a Burmester 3D surround sound system, and a wireless smartphone charger is likewise available.
The driver in turn gets a 12.3 digital instrument cluster with matrix backlighting. This can handle navigation, and can likewise display crucial vehicle information like battery levels, and the status of the car’s onboard safety systems.
Present on board this luxury EV are a number of safety bits. This includes stability control, anti-lock braking, a 360-degree view camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a total of nine airbags.
Reinforcing its standard safety kit is adaptive cruise control, active steering assist, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, active stop and go assist, etc.
For power, the EQE 300 uses an 89 kWh battery that provides it a total of 621 km of range. Its electric motor meanwhile, can generate up to 245 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.
The EQE 350+ in turn, gets a more powerful 90.56 kWh battery which gives it a longer 682 km of range. Its motors also get a beefier output of 292 horsepower and 565 Nm of torque.
There are five available color options for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE. These are Denim Blue, Iridium Silver, Mountain Grey, Night Black, and Selenite Grey.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is one of the most luxurious fully electric vehicles in the Philippine market right now. There are some competitors, but its closest rival leans more toward sportiness than comfort.
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