MERCEDES-BENZ is gearing as much as begin delivering its EQE and EQS SUV fashions in Australia, sharing pricing and specification particulars that counsel compelling worth in opposition to its pricier electrical sedan vary.
Whereas the entry-level EQE300, priced from $134,900 plus on-road prices, aligns with its sedan counterpart, the mid-range EQE350 and flagship EQE53 AMG undercut equal sedan fashions by $10,000 and $25,000 respectively.
The EQE SUV vary then, clearly gives compelling worth and should effectively outsell the marginally zippier and longer-range sedans Down Beneath. However with a variety of as much as 539km (particular mannequin ranges aren’t but specified), the SUV is down round 100km on the longest-range sedan mannequin.
The family-friendly mid-sized SUV vary consists of the EQE300 ($134,900 +ORC), EQE350 4Matic ($144,900 +ORC), EQE53 4Matic+ ($189,900 +ORC), in addition to a limited-time-only EQE500 4Matic ($164,900 +ORC).
What separates the EQE SUV fashions from the sedans, which share the identical underlying structure, is a shorter 3030mm wheelbase but bigger general physique dimensions at 4863mm lengthy, 1940mm vast and 1686mm excessive.
The inflated dimensions equate to a bigger cabin, which Mercedes-Benz claims will seat as much as 5 adults comfortably, and 520 litres of baggage area with the rear seat in place or 1675 litres with the second row folded.
The EQE300 encompasses a single rear-mounted motor producing 180kW/550Nm, sending drive to the rear wheels solely, fed by an 89kWh battery.
Stepping as much as the EQE350 4Matic, twin motors produce 215kW/765Nm and ship drive to all 4 wheels with a claimed 0-100km/h dash time of 6.3 seconds.
The limited-run EQE500 4Matic scores a bigger 90.5kWh battery pack and extra grunt with 300kW/858Nm obtainable, good for a 4.7-second dash to triple figures.
On the high of the ladder, the EQE53 4Matic+ gives up 460kW/950Nm and a extra efficiency oriented all-wheel drive system.
The EQE53 rockets to 100km/h in simply 3.7 seconds, just some tenths off the ballistic EQE53 AMG sedan. Nevertheless, just like the sedan, in the event you go for the $7400 Dynamic Plus bundle the dash time drops additional – on this case to a neck-stretching 3.5 seconds.
Air suspension and a four-link rear suspension setup provides what Mercedes-Benz calls an “agile really feel” to the vary, though extra performance-focused Airmatic adaptive damping air suspension comes normal on the AMG efficiency mannequin together with rear-wheel steering.
All EQE SUV fashions obtain a protracted checklist of ordinary premium inclusions, like Burmester 3D encompass sound, 12.3-inch driver-facing show, augmented actuality overlay for the navigation system, panoramic sliding sunroof, head-up show and AMG line enhancements in and out.
Mercedes-Benz has included its Driving Help Plus bundle, comprising consideration help, lane-keep help, 360-degree digicam system, and brake help, whereas additionally that includes 10 airbags and a pre-safe system which is able to put together the car for influence within the occasion of an imminent collision.
Whereas model-specific driving ranges haven’t been outlined, the 539km (NEDC) vary remains to be aggressive and with DC quick charging it can take round 32 minutes to go from 10 to 80 per cent cost.
The non-compulsory Mercedes-Benz wallbox charger, linked to three-phase energy, outputs as much as 22kW which is able to take the EQE SUV from 10 to 80 per cent in round 6.5 hours.
Mercedes-Benz has additionally outfitted the EQE SUV vary with a warmth pump, harvesting in any other case wasted warmth from the inverter and motor to warmth the cabin when required, resulting in improved vary with much less battery draw.
If you would like a bigger household hauler, the EQS450 4Matic SUV may simply be the ticket.
The seven-seat SUV has simply been introduced and is priced from $194,900 plus on-road prices. It utilises twin motors producing 265kW/800Nm and, because of a bigger battery, gives a driving vary of 592km (NEDC).
At 5125mm lengthy, 1950mm vast and 1718mm in peak, the EQS SUV is 262mm longer, 10mm wider and 32mm taller than the EQE SUV. Crucially, the wheelbase is 180mm longer, a lot of which is deployed to the second row of seats.
With the second row capable of slide fore and aft a complete of 130mm by digital adjustment, additional legroom might be apportioned between the second and third rows as wanted. As well as, the second-row backrests might be reclined electrically.
The EQS450 4Matic SUV can be effectively outfitted to accommodate the household’s baggage. With the second row in place, cargo capability ranges between 645 and 880 litres (relying on the fore-aft place of the second-row seats). With all seats folded down, usable area will increase to a most of 2100 litres.
In the meantime, with all seven seats in use throughout three rows, a helpful 195-litre cargo capability stays obtainable.
All EQE and EQS SUV variants listed shall be obtainable from September.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV pricing*:
EQE300 (a) | $134,900 |
EQE350 4Matic (a) | $144,900 |
EQE500 4Matic (a) | $164,900 |
EQE53 4Matic+ AMG (a) | $189,900 |
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV pricing*:
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
