Benz EQE SUV: Redefining Luxury in Electric Vehicles
Today most of the pure electric vehicles’ main price range is concentrated in a relatively pro-people’s range. But the high-end pure electric SUV market market is still in a blue ocean, after all, the impact of the high-end market, both brand heritage and product strength. Moreover, for consumers of high-end pure electric SUVs, the sense of luxury, driving quality, and the sense of experience are all very important. Mercedes-Benz EQE pure electric SUV belongs to one of the few luxury pure electric SUVs in the industry at present, after the car revision, the product strength has also been upgraded, so how is the sense of quality of this car? Let’s have a look.
Overall Appearance
From the composition of the vehicle lineup, the revised EQE SUV launched a total of three models, respectively, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC Pioneer Edition, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC Luxury Edition, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC Flagship Edition, and EQE SUV 500 4MATIC flagship edition, and EQE SUV is positioned in the mid-size SUV. Here we take the EQE SUV 500 4MATIC flagship edition (hereinafter referred to as: EQE SUV) as an example to analyze the product strength of the car. (Note: The model pictured is the 2024 EQE SUV 500 4MATIC Luxury Edition).
As a high-end pure electric SUV of a luxury brand, the EQE SUV not only has to face the domestic scene but also may occasionally face the business reception scene, the appearance of the aura and sense of class is naturally very important, let’s start with the appearance of the EQE SUV to talk about.
Overall, the EQE SUV’s shape is very heavy, with a full body, visually it looks quite atmospheric. At the same time, the EQE SUV adopts a “bow” shaped body design, similar to the shape of a water droplet, which also allows the EQE SUV to have a wind resistance coefficient of 0.25Cd, as a medium-sized SUV, its wind resistance performance is relatively good, and can optimize energy consumption at high speeds.
It is worth mentioning that the EQE SUV adopts a closed grille design, and the interior adopts a “star array” layout, together with dynamic welcome lights, luminous pedals, penetrating taillights, etc., which can provide a sufficient sense of ceremony when unlocking the door and getting into the car, which can enhance the overall style. In addition, the EQE SUV has a new color scheme this time Greenstone Silver, and its overall style will be more youthful.
Internal design
For luxury brand models, the internal sense of luxury is equally important, and as a new energy SUV, the internal sense of technology is also an important indicator, let’s also take a look at the performance of the EQE SUV. EQE SUV adopts the latest generation of the family’s design concept and adopts the design of three large screens, the overall sense of technology is more prominent.
At the same time, the center console of the EQE SUV adopts an embracing symmetrical layout, with wood grain veneer, piano lacquer veneer, and leather materials, the overall sense of class is also in place. It is worth mentioning that the EQE SUV also adopts a new “dragonfly” style steering wheel, which has excellent visual effects and grip. In addition to, the detail level, the EQE SUV is also equipped with Berlin sound sound, a HEPA air filtration system, which also supports the optional active ambient lighting, audio-visual experience, and air safety inside the car are online.
Configuration
After talking about the interior, let’s take a look at the configuration of the EQE SUV, for this kind of high-end product, naturally, there is no need to worry about the conventional configuration, let’s focus on the scientific and technological configurations, as well as configurations that can improve the quality of the car. Intelligent technology, the EQE SUV is equipped with MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system, which adopts a zero-level interface, which is similar to the products of the new forces, the functions are relatively clear, and the operation is very convenient. At the same time, the EQE SUV also adds a 5G network and supports voice interaction, mobile APP car control, OTA upgrade, and other functions.
Secondly, the EQE SUV is also equipped with the L2 level intelligent driver assistance system and the vehicle supports automatic lane change assistance. At the same time, the EQE SUV is also equipped with a blind spot assist function and a real-time off-road road image function. In terms of detail configuration, the EQE SUV has digital headlights, which are often called “meteor shower” headlights, with better lighting effects and a sense of ceremony. At the same time, the EQE SUV has an electric steering wheel adjustment, HUD head-up display, active noise reduction, front soundproof glass, and other equipment. On the whole, the EQE SUV is richly equipped, and this kind of configuration can enhance the intelligent attributes and the sense of car quality.
Space
As a medium-sized SUV, space, and cargo capacity are also a key indicator, and for high-end products, seat comfort is also important, let’s also look at the performance of the EQE SUV. In terms of dimensions, the EQE SUV’s length, width, and height are 4880, 2032, and 1679mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3030mm, and its overall dimensions belong to the first-class level of medium and large SUVs.
Due to the larger wheelbase length, the EQE SUV’s internal space utilization will also be better, which also brings the EQE SUV a more spacious rear space. Seat function, EQE SUV’s front seats support an electric adjustment function, and its support for leg rest adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, and long-distance travel process, can provide sufficient support, but also can significantly ease the sense of fatigue, and is equipped with a seat heating function, the winter is still quite friendly, but the seat ventilation function needs to be optional.
Rear row features, the EQE SUV is equipped with air conditioning vents, a cell phone charging interface, and other basic features, but also equipped with the “boss button”, rear passengers want to get more space is also more convenient, but the car’s rear seat heating function also needs to be optional.
In terms of cargo, the EQE SUV’s rear seats support folding down, with a trunk volume of 520-1675L, and it is equipped with an electric tailgate, which enhances convenience.
Power System
Power and range level, the EQE SUV facelift, for the power system has also been upgraded, let’s also take a look at its specific performance. EQE SUV standard equipped with front and rear dual motor, its maximum power reached 300kW, the maximum torque of 858N-m, and the entire car can be achieved in 5.1 seconds to break the hundred, the power is still very strong, with the 4MATIC four-wheel-drive system, the basic will not slip at the start. The car is still relatively good to drive.
At the same time, the EQE SUV is equipped with a 96.1kWh battery pack, and the CLTC pure electric range of the car can reach 609km. energy consumption, thanks to the 0.25Cd wind resistance coefficient, as well as heat pump air conditioning, BMS self-developed battery management system, and other technologies, the EQE SUV’s power consumption of 100km is only 17kWh, for a 5.1 seconds to break the hundred medium-sized SUV, energy consumption is still quite low.
For a medium-sized SUV that breaks 100 in 5.1 seconds, the energy consumption is still quite low. In terms of replenishment, the EQE SUV’s fast charging time is 0.58 hours, and the car can be charged at Mercedes-Benz’s charging stations in cooperation with operators, which is a better experience than public charging piles.
Hardware
Finally, let’s talk about the chassis and driving hardware of the EQE SUV. For high-end SUVs, the premium feel of the chassis is an inescapable part of the process. From the hardware point of view, the EQE SUV adopts the front double-wishbone – rear multi-link independent suspension combination, the basic hardware in line with the performance of high-end SUVs.
At the same time, EQE SUV is equipped with AIRMATIC air suspension, which supports soft and hard, up and down adjustment, and can also automatically lift the body to 25 millimeters according to the road conditions, to protect the passability, and with Mercedes-Benz’s tuning expertise, EQE SUV’s driving quality does not need to worry about. It is worth mentioning that the EQE SUV is also equipped with a rear-wheel active steering system, and the steering angle in both directions reaches 10 degrees, which not only improves flexibility in narrow spaces but also enhances the stability of high-speed lane changing. As far as the chassis is concerned, the EQE SUV has a well-balanced performance.
Summary
As a high-end pure electric SUV of a luxury brand, the EQE SUV has the sense of luxury and class that a high-end product should have. From the perspective of the electric drive system, the EQE SUV’s range and energy consumption can reach the mainstream level of the industry. In addition, the sense of class in the interior and the premium feeling of the chassis are the competitive advantages of the EQE SUV. In conclusion, I think the EQE SUV has its unique features, if you want to get a luxury SUV, I believe the EQE SUV can still meet your requirements.