The Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan

The Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan is the all-electric progeny of the Mercedes-Benz E Class sedan. Electric vehicles appear they have finally grown a pair, as seen in this latest from Affalterbach. Napleton News has been waiting a while to get into this rocket ship. We can say it has been well worth the wait. Unplug the charger, hop inside and buckle up, because you’re in for quite a ride.

A New Look, By Design.

Based on a more svelte rendition of the platform that supplants the EQS flagship, the EQE is just a slight bit smaller than the larger EQS platform. But this isn’t just a garden variety EQE we’re talking about. This is the AMG EQE Sedan.

Don’t get us wrong. The standard EQE is available as the EQE 350+ with a single rear-mounted motor making 288 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. It has a range of 305 miles from its 90.6 kilowatt battery. Next is the EQE 500 4Matic. This powertrain makes 402 horsepower and is standard with 4Matic AWD. Its range is 270 miles on a single charge.

But our AMG model is the topper of all the toppers. Start with two motors supplying 617 horsepower to both axles. Torque checks in at 701 lb-ft to the all-wheels through the AMG Sportmatic system. Since our sampler is equipped with the AMG Dynamic Plus package, that kicks things up even further. For momentary bursts, the power can boost to 677 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Its range is a somewhat middling 248 miles. If only it could hit 326 or so, we’d feel more comfortable with our sometimes out-of-whack range anxiety. It has a top speed (governed) of 149 mph and can run from 0-to-60 mph in 3.2 seconds with Dynamic Plus.

The Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan and its fluid new looks

The looks of the Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan follow the arc started with the previously introduced EQS. Bow-like is one description that comes to mind. Imagine a cross bow one would shoot arrows with. Mercedes calls this a one-bow line with a cab-forward design. The fluid body shape appears like that from nose to tail with an airy greenhouse on top. For added visibility, there’s a two panel sunroof made of a single piece of glass.

The nose of the AMG EQE sedan is one that will freak out many traditional Mercedes customers. Not in the sense there’s no three-pointed star. (It’s there) Or there’s no waterfall cascade elements. There are. It’s just that with electric vehicles, they’re not needed anymore.

There’s no access to the hood area either, because of the high-voltage motor-generator located underneath. This handles the power to the front axle. The rear motor is located under the cargo deck, while the batteries are under the rear seating.

A look inside.

Think of the AMG EQE’s interior as pure AMG. The AMG lightweight sport seats are here, along with an AMG sport steering wheel, sport pedals and sport-look top stitching to enhance the performance feel. There’s a 12.3 gauge display that changes accordingly to the drive mode you have selected. Next to that is the MBUX Multimedia System with 12.8 inch OLED portrait display. Two things jazzed us about this: The first was a cascade of rose petals on Valentine’s Day greeting us when we started the car on February 14. The second is MB’s Navigation with EQ Optimized Routing. That’s a system that finds the most efficient and least consuming route and changes accordingly. And it the system finds that your charge will soon run out, it will send you on a route that has sufficient charging facilities along the way.

The Burmeister 3D Surround Sound system offers plenty to make an audiophile happy. But what if you are a gearhead, used to the gurgle from a big AMG V8? Simple. Switch to AMG Sport mode or the even more aggressive Sport+ mode. Here, you’ll get a tuned exhaust sound through the Burmeister speakers. Go Speed Racer, Go!

Behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan.

Getting behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan is like getting behind the wheel of the AMG E63. Except there’s no gas-burning twin turbo V8 in front of you. Instead, hop inside, buckle up and push the starter button. Subtle undertones let you know the system is booting (It is a computer, after all) and finally you shift the gear selector into reverse.

Dynamic drive lines help you out of the driveway, as does the rear steering wheels. We appreciate this tech as it allows you go deeper into a turn that and get the added assist of rear wheels cutting the corner just a little faster.

After we shift into drive mode, we get the hint that the AMG’s get-up-and-go is bonkers! Once you get past the tall tip in, you’ll see a sudden surge of warp-speed power that will have you slicing and dicing through traffic on the Turnpike. Don’t get in over your head, but if you do, the sensors, and a subsequent application of brakes will help pull you back to reality.

We’ve now had a chance to sample quite a few Mercedes EQ line electric vehicles. What started out appearing as a one-off experiment has grown into a well-sorted electric lineup. Once considered red-headed stepchildren of the Mercedes brand, they are now a cohesive part of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle lineup.

Specifications

	2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan Specifications
Popular Powertrains
Engine Type	Twin AMG-specific electric motors
Horsepower	617 hp /(677 hp AMG Dynamic Plus)
Torque	701 lb-ft / (738 lb-ft AMG Dynamic Plus)
Transmission	AMG single speed transmission
Battery Range	245 miles per charge 83/83/82 MPGe
Suspension F/R	AMG Ride Control Air Suspension
Turning Circle	41.0 ft.
Also Available	Standard EQE model
Specs
Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles
NHTSA Safety Rating	Not Rated
Max Seating Capacity	5
Wheelbase	122.8 inches
Overall Length	196.9 inches
Width	77.2 inches
Height	59.5 inches
Headroom, Front	40.1 inches
Legroom, Front	41.7 inches
Headroom, Rear	38.0 inches
Legroom, Rear	38.2 inches
Shoulder Room, Front	58.9 inches
Shoulder, Rear	55.9 inches
Cargo Space	15.1 cubic feet