7.8
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 review
The base EQE is compelling value on paper, and drives like an electric Benz should – but you might be left wanting for a little more spark.
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James Wong
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE vs 2024 Audi RS5 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Audi RS5
2022 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQE 300
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Bright Paint (+$2,200)
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- Rear Axle Steering (+$2,900)
- Solid Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 300kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 858Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
