Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets AMG treatment - Up to 687 hp, 1000 Nm

Presenting AMG’s first ever all-electric performance SUV

Mercedes-AMG just presented its first all-electric SUV, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV.
Like the AMG EQS Saloon and AMG EQE Saloon, the AMG EQE SUV is based on the electric platform from Mercedes-EQ.

Two electric motors and the fully variable all-wheel drive form the basis for the hallmark AMG dynamic driving experience. The Mercedes-AMG developers have also designed many other parameters independently.

These include the AMG Ride Control+ air suspension with Adaptive Damping System, rear-axle steering and AMG Active Ride Control – an AMG-specific roll stabilisation system. Added to this are the AMG Sound Experience and the exterior and interior design.

Two variants of the new performance SUV are available, which are the entry-level Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC and the sportier Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+.

The power spectrum ranges from 476 hp in the EQE 43 4MATIC to 687 hp in the EQE 53 4MATIC+ with optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package with Boost function. The maximum torque ranges from 858 to 1000 Nm.

All that power is brought to the road by the standard-fit AMG Performance 4MATIC (EQE 43) or 4MATIC+ (EQE 53) fully variable all-wheel drive system. In contrast to previous usage, the “+” in 4MATIC+ stands not only for the fully variable all-wheel drive that EQE 43 and EQE 53 both have, but for the entire additional performance and dynamism that the EQE 53 offers.

Fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport EV MO1 tyres, the AMG EQE SUV also come with active rear-axle steering as standard.
On the exterior, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV features AMG-specific black panel radiator grille with hot-stamped vertical struts in chrome, integrated Mercedes star and “AMG” lettering.

A new feature is the brand-specific badge on the bonnet with the AMG emblem instead of the Mercedes star. It now also adorns a purely electric vehicle from Mercedes-AMG for the first time. Another front-end feature is the AMG-specific front apron, painted in the body colour with A-wing in high-gloss black and a chrome trim.

Also standard are the Digital Light headlamps that feature a specific AMG projection when opening and closing the vehicle. Added to this are aerodynamically optimised 21 or 22-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.

The interior is also dominated by style-defining AMG features. Here, the new models offer a sporty ambience including seats with individual graphics and special seat covers in Artico man-made leather with Microcut microfibre and red topstitching. In addition, the AMG badge on the backrests of the front seats and the embossed AMG emblems in the front headrests emphasise the brand identity.

While the AMG Performance steering wheel comes as standard, both new models can be optionally equipped with the innovative MBUX Hyperscreen. This large, curved screen unit extends from A-pillar to A-pillar. Three screens sit under a single glass cover and appear to merge into one.

With adaptive software, MBUX adapts completely to its user and offers personalised suggestions for numerous infotainment, comfort and vehicle functions. With the zero layer, the most important applications are always displayed situationally and contextually on the top level in the field of vision.

That being said, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV comes with a driving range that is rated between 375 km and 488 km depending on variant and driving mode.