Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Review : 8 Pros & 8 Cons
For the Indian market, Mercedes has decided to bring just the EQE 500 4MATIC and launched it at a price of Rs. 1.39 crore (ex-showroom).
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Pros
- Futuristic-looking design and styling coupled with solid CBU build quality
- Whopping 402 BHP and 858 Nm (!!) from the twin motors. 0-100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds
- Real world range of 450 โ 500 km should take care of range anxiety. Adjustable regeneration helps maximise range too
- Mercโs 4MATIC all-wheel drive system coupled with wide tyres provides excellent grip
- Interior ambience makes you feel like youโve stepped into something special. Lovely quality of materials and attention to detail
- Loaded with features such as heated / ventilated front seats with massage function, massive hyperscreen setup with 3 displays, head-up display, 15-speaker Burmester sound system, impressive ambient lighting, connected car features, transparent bonnet, and more
- Top-notch safety kit includes 9 airbags, a laundry list of safety aids, and driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, attention assist etc.
- Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Cons
- CBU pricing makes it the priciest car in its segment. On-road price crosses Rs. 1.45 crores
- Neutral handling characteristics wonโt excite enthusiasts. Itโs fast, but not sporty
- Low ride height for an SUV, even with the 1-inch lift from the air suspension
- Touch-type controls can take time to get used to. Physical buttons are gone! Even ORVM adjustment is touch-based & non-user-friendly
- Some ergonomic issues like the A-pillar blind spot, poor rearward visibility and placement of the buttons on the centre console
- Missing features like rear-wheel steering, rear sunshade, grab handles for rear passengers, full-size spare tyre (has a space saver tyre), etc.
- Spare tyre is placed above the boot floor and eats into luggage space. Doesn’t get a frunk either
- Back seat is more suitable for 2 healthy adults and a child. Not 3 healthy adults
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