Mercedes-Benz EQE gains three new variants, from RM380k

MERCEDES-BENZ Malaysia (MBM) has expanded its EQE lineup with the launch of three new variants, namely the EQE 350+ Electric Art Line, EQE 350+ SUV Electric Art Line, and EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line.

Additionally, the EQE 350+ AMG Line, which was first launched here back in December 2022, has been given fresh updates.

EQE 350+ Electric Art Line & AMG Line

Coming in as the entry-level offering, the EQE 350+ Electric Art Line features the Electric Art Line exterior package, 19-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, and Digital Light with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

The interior is complemented by Artico man-made leather upholstery in black and sapce grey, along with the Advanced Sound System, laser-cut backlit trim with Mercedes-Benz pattern on the dashboard, active ambient lighting, Keyless-Go, and Parking Package with 360° camera.

Similar to the EQE 350+ AMG Line, it is equipped with a single electric motor that drives the rear wheels, producing 292 hp and 565 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 210 km/h.

The battery capacity is also identical at 90.56 kWh, providing a range of 665 to 682 km based on WLTP cycle. The model comes with a 22 kW AC charger, requiring 4 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge, and DC fast charging up to 170 kW that takes only 32 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.

Meanwhile, the EQE 350+ AMG Line now gets a panoramic sunroof, radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern, rear axle steering with up to 10° steering angle adjustment, Airmatic air suspension, an electric charging socket flap, and 22 kW AC onboard charging.

Pricing starts at RM379,888 for the Electric Art Line variant and RM429,888 for the AMG Line.

EQE 350+ SUV Electric Art Line & AMG Line

Launched five months after the EQE 500 SUV, both variants of the EQE 350+ SUV are powered by a single electric motor positioned at the rear axle, delivering 292 hp and 565 Nm of torque.

Performance-wise, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 210 km/h. That’s just 0.3 seconds slower than its sedan stablemate.

With a battery capacity of 90.56 kWh, the EQE 350+ SUV offers a range of 485 to 596 km based on the WLTP cycle. Its energy consumption ranges from about 21.6 to 17.5 kWh per 100 km.

The charging time is similar to the sedan version, taking 4 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge using a 22 kW AC charger and 32 minutes for 10-80% charge using a 170 kW DC fast charger.

The differences between the two variants lie in their features. The Electric Art Line variant boasts the Electric Art package for the exterior and interior, 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, Neotex/Artico leather upholstery, laser-cut backlit trim with Mercedes-Benz pattern, comfort suspension, Advanced Sound System.

It is also fitted with Digital Light, Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, Driving Assistance Package Plus, Parking Package with 360-degree camera and AR navigation.

On the other hand, the AMG Line variant shares the same features as the EQE 500 SUV, including a panoramic sunroof, Airmatic air suspension system, rear-axle steering control, Burmester 3D audio system, and sports seats. New to the EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line is the 20-inch AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Pricing starts at RM398,888 for the Electric Art Line variant and RM448,888 for the AMG Line.