Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a large electric SUV based on the similarly sized EQE saloon. It became available to order in the UK in 2023.
Like the saloon version, the EQE SUV has been praised for its competitive battery range and interior ambience, which are both big factors in its favour.
However, the EQE SUV has also faced criticisms. As Driving Electric‘s Tom Jervis sums up, “The Mercedes EQE SUV boasts a giant touchscreen, fast charging, lots of storage and – to its detriment – a hefty price tag.” Fellow reviewers agree, citing that the Mercedes is very expensive, particularly as an entry-level version of the luxurious BMW iX is over £20k cheaper.
In addition, others remark that this SUV doesn’t stack up well against its executive saloon counterpart either. Calling the EQE SUV a “disappointment”, The Telegraph‘s Andrew English argues that “it just wasn’t that enjoyable to drive” and that “it doesn’t have the fine driving dynamics of its saloon EQE sister.”
Despite the strong competition, Parker‘s Alan Taylor-Jones adds that the EQE SUV “certainly has a few things going for it”, concluding that the car has “plenty of space inside for people, and the boot is large enough for most.” Though you would expect it considering its high price tag, he also points out that “base models get plenty of equipment.”
As of January 2024, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 68%. While motoring journalists might not like it that much, the EQE SUV scores highly for its outstanding safety rating and zero tailpipe emissions, both of which are likely to be more important to paying customers. Running costs are high, which is not surprising given the car’s luxury, sophistication and £100K price tag.
- Mercedes-Benz EQE (the saloon version) – Expert Rating
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EQE SUV highlights
- Long battery range
- Class-leading infotainment
- Spacious and well-built interior
- Excellent safety rating
- Zero tailpipe emissions
EQE SUV lowlights
- Feels as heavy as it is
- Some cheap interior bits
- No ‘frunk’ storage
- Expensive, base price and up
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £90,560 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is exceptionally refined and mostly comfortable, making short work of challenging British roads and their broken surfaces. But as with many of Merc’s big EQ products, there are still some issues concerning its packaging, build quality and general handling. It’s an expensive proposition, too. “
Author: Jordan Katsianis
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“SUV version of the all-electric Mercedes EQE saloon is more practical and better equipped, but also considerably more expensive.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Autocar
Model reviewed: 350 SUV 4MATIC AMG Line Premium
Score: 8 / 10
“the EQE SUV would be a very likeable and easy car for anyone to live with, its many positives outnumbering the odd negative. On the strength of this first drive, it’s Mercedes’ best EV yet – although at £99,260, a very expensive one.”
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Car
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“There’s undoubtedly a good car in the EQE SUV. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t seem like Mercedes’ engineers have quite finished setting it up. It genuinely feels as if a few calibration tweaks could do wonders for the ride and handling, something that’d make it far more recommendable. But it’s still an awfully expensive e-SUV and it doesn’t feel as luxurious as the similarly costly BMW iX.” (Alan Taylor-Jones)
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes EQE SUV boasts impressive technology, range and interior space, but it’s also expensive and misses the mark in other areas.”
Author: Andy Goodwin
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Carwow
Model reviewed:
“Having similar styling to the EQS SUV, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a family-friendly EV with high-end equipment, but it’s quite expensive.”
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Like a top-of-the-range smartphone, the Mercedes EQE SUV boasts a giant touchscreen, fast charging, lots of storage and – to its detriment – a hefty price tag.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.4 / 10
“The Mercedes EQE SUV certainly has a few things going for it. There’s plenty of space inside for people, and the boot is large enough for most. Even base models get plenty of equipment, while the performance and range offered by the batteries and motors is good if not exceptional when compared to other electric SUVs.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: EQE SUV 350 4Matic
Score: 4 / 10
“This Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV was a disappointment, especially after the surreal ride quality of the S-class-sized EQS to which it owes a lot of its running gear. It just wasn’t that enjoyable to drive, it didn’t have the fine dynamics of its saloon/hatchback EQE sister – and it seems like an awesome amount of money for a not desperately good car.”
Author: Andrew English
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Two or three years ago the EQE SUV might have brought something to the table, but the game’s long since moved on.”
Author: Sam Burnett
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2023
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Adult protection: 87%
Child protection: 90%
Vulnerable road users: 80%
Safety assist: 85%
In addition to its five-star rating, Euro NCAP has also independently tested the EQE SUV’s driver assistance tech, concluding that it offers “very good” highway assistance and “excellent” safety.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2024, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the EQE SUV is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as we have sufficient data on the EQE SUV, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 331 miles | A | 324 – 334 miles | A – A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.6 m/KWh | D | 3.5 – 3.7 m/KWh | D – D |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F | 50 – 50 | F – F |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £483 | D |
| Year 2 | £1,393 | D |
| Year 3 | £2,298 | D |
| Year 4 | £2,657 | D |
| Year 5 | £3,596 | D |
| Overall | £10,427 | D |
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a rather expensive car to maintain, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The SUV certainly has a competitive battery range – mustering a maximum of 324 to 334 miles on a single charge depending on the model you choose – but its electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is below average. Its service and maintenance costs over five years of ownership might be more expensive than you anticipate, and its insurance costs are in the highest bracket too.
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