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When the Mercedes EQE SUV became available in the United States back in spring, some lamented the steep pricing configuration, as the base version had an MSRP of almost $78k. But wait until you see the MRLPs (Manufacturer's Recommended List Price) from Australia – maybe that will change your opinion.
Frankly, others decided that Mercedes had made a good enough SUV to include it on the list of best electric SUVs that you can buy in the United States in 2023 – and it landed on the number two spot on our spreadsheet, just behind the best-selling Tesla Model Y.
In America, the range is comprised of the rear-wheel-drive Mercedes EQE 350+ SUV with 288 horsepower, followed by the 350 4Matic all-wheel drive version, which has the same pony count but higher torque and better acceleration plus the same MSRP of $77,900. The other option is the EQE 500 4Matic SUV boasting 402 combined hp from $89,500. There's no Mercedes-AMG version just yet.
The Australians, on the other hand, do get access to the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV – albeit from AUD189,900 (MRLP), which translates to no less than $122,715 at the current exchange rate. Sure, they get a lot of EQE SUV for the cash, as the model raises the bar with 460 kW (617 hp) of raw electric power and a sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 3.7 seconds. Rear-wheel steering comes standard, just like the AMG Active Ride Control suspension with Airmatic and the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.
Other perks include the Mercedes-AMG-style interior, an AMG steering wheel dressed in Nappa leather, the Mercedes-AMG exterior package with AMG Night Package, 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, and red-painted brake calipers. The options list includes the AMG Dynamic Plus pack, which has the 'Boost for Race Start' and AMG Sound Experience Performance features and enables access to a higher top speed of 149 mph (240 kph).
Going down the ladder, Australia also gets the EQE 500 4Matic SUV, complete with 300 kW (402 hp) and a massive price - AUD164,900 (MRLP), which is almost $107k! It is, in fact, identically specked with the EQE 350 4Matic SUV that offers 215 kW (288 hp), just like in America, but for AUD 144,900 (MRLP) – which is the equivalent of almost $94k. Last but not least, the base of the pyramid in the Land Down Under is the Mercedes EQE 300 SUV, with less power than in America (180 kW/241 hp) but still more expensive at AUD134,900 ($87,221).
That's not so cool, right? Well, at least the 89-kWh battery pack has a generous driving range of up to 539 km (335 miles), but that's based on the obsolete NEDC format, so don't trust it with the same figures in real-life situations. On the other hand, the EQE SUV does have speedy recharging capabilities of up to 22 kW (AC) and 350 kW (DC), the latter promising 10 to 80% state-of-charge in just 32 minutes.
In America, the range is comprised of the rear-wheel-drive Mercedes EQE 350+ SUV with 288 horsepower, followed by the 350 4Matic all-wheel drive version, which has the same pony count but higher torque and better acceleration plus the same MSRP of $77,900. The other option is the EQE 500 4Matic SUV boasting 402 combined hp from $89,500. There's no Mercedes-AMG version just yet.
The Australians, on the other hand, do get access to the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV – albeit from AUD189,900 (MRLP), which translates to no less than $122,715 at the current exchange rate. Sure, they get a lot of EQE SUV for the cash, as the model raises the bar with 460 kW (617 hp) of raw electric power and a sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 3.7 seconds. Rear-wheel steering comes standard, just like the AMG Active Ride Control suspension with Airmatic and the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.
Other perks include the Mercedes-AMG-style interior, an AMG steering wheel dressed in Nappa leather, the Mercedes-AMG exterior package with AMG Night Package, 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, and red-painted brake calipers. The options list includes the AMG Dynamic Plus pack, which has the 'Boost for Race Start' and AMG Sound Experience Performance features and enables access to a higher top speed of 149 mph (240 kph).
Going down the ladder, Australia also gets the EQE 500 4Matic SUV, complete with 300 kW (402 hp) and a massive price - AUD164,900 (MRLP), which is almost $107k! It is, in fact, identically specked with the EQE 350 4Matic SUV that offers 215 kW (288 hp), just like in America, but for AUD 144,900 (MRLP) – which is the equivalent of almost $94k. Last but not least, the base of the pyramid in the Land Down Under is the Mercedes EQE 300 SUV, with less power than in America (180 kW/241 hp) but still more expensive at AUD134,900 ($87,221).
That's not so cool, right? Well, at least the 89-kWh battery pack has a generous driving range of up to 539 km (335 miles), but that's based on the obsolete NEDC format, so don't trust it with the same figures in real-life situations. On the other hand, the EQE SUV does have speedy recharging capabilities of up to 22 kW (AC) and 350 kW (DC), the latter promising 10 to 80% state-of-charge in just 32 minutes.
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