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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

AMG's first electric SUV, with a 677 hp launch boost.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 26 sources

At a glance

0400800
241–677 hpPower
0510
3.1–6.4 s0–60 mph
0125250
210–240 km/hTop speed
05001,000
550–1,000 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,430–2,690 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1214

Engine
One or two permanently excited synchronous electric motors47
Layout
Single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive7
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic, direct drive213
Built at
MBUSI, Tuscaloosa, United States; Beijing Benz, Beijing, China2

The story

An electric alternative to the GLE, the X294 EQE SUV sits between EQC and EQS SUV. Five seats and optional 10-degree rear steering ride on EVA architecture shared with the EQE and EQS sedans.23

2022: X294 debuts in Paris · December production at Tuscaloosa20222023: Three versions launch in the U.S. · Launch trio tested to 60 mph · 3.1 seconds: AMG SUV test benchmark · Five stars, with an airbag caveat20232024: 96.0 kWh packs and revised brakes20242025: Headrest cushions and soft-close doors20252026: Smaller badges, 315 hp2026 Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293): 2019–2023N293Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294): 2022–presentX294 2018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2421
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YearWhat happened
2019–2023Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293)
2022–presentMercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294)
2022X294 debuts in Paris
2022December production at Tuscaloosa
2023Three versions launch in the U.S.
2023Launch trio tested to 60 mph
20233.1 seconds: AMG SUV test benchmark
2023Five stars, with an airbag caveat
202496.0 kWh packs and revised brakes
2025Headrest cushions and soft-close doors
2026Smaller badges, 315 hp
  1. 2022

    X294 debuts in Paris

    Revealed on October 16 alongside its AMG derivative, the X294 is 4,863 mm long on a 3,030 mm wheelbase.2

  2. 2022

    December production at Tuscaloosa

    Production starts in December at Tuscaloosa; nearby Bibb County supplies batteries for both the EQE SUV and EQS SUV.4

  3. 2023

    Three versions launch in the U.S.

    Spring brings 350+, 350 4MATIC and 500 4MATIC: 89–90.6 kWh usable batteries, up to 170 kW DC charging and 449 km EPA range for the 350+.45

  4. 2023

    Launch trio tested to 60 mph

    Separate tests put the 350+ at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph, the 350 4MATIC at 5.6 and the 500 4MATIC at 4.2.67

  5. 2023

    3.1 seconds: AMG SUV test benchmark

    The 2024 AMG EQE SUV clocks 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds and an 11.5-second quarter-mile, becoming MotorTrend's quickest-tested AMG SUV at the time.8

  6. 2023

    Five stars, with an airbag caveat

    The 350 4MATIC scores 87% adult and 90% child protection; Euro NCAP penalizes the center airbag for unproven protection across occupant sizes.910

  7. 2024

    96.0 kWh packs and revised brakes

    The 350+ and 500 4MATIC gain 96.0 kWh packs; brake feel is retuned and a powered charge-port door becomes standard.2

  8. 2025

    Headrest cushions and soft-close doors

    Rear headrest pillows become standard, multicontour front seats gain headrest cushions, and soft-close doors join the options.11

  9. 2026

    Smaller badges, 315 hp

    The 320+ and 320 4MATIC replace the 350 models with 315 hp, up from 288 hp; a NACS DC fast-charging adapter becomes standard.12

Every generation

  • Mercedes-Benz EQC
    N2932019–2023
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS
    Mercedes-Benz EQS
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE
    Mercedes-Benz EQE
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
    Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
    X2942022–present

Power over the years

From 241 hp to 677 hp in 1 year.

0200400600800 202220242026 hp 2023 · 241 hp · EQE 3002023 · 288 hp · EQE 350+ / EQE 350 4MATIC2023 · 348 hp · EQE 350 4MATIC, Acceleration Increase2023 · 402 hp · EQE 500 4MATIC2023 · 469 hp · AMG EQE 43 4MATIC2024 · 677 hp · AMG 53, Dynamic Plus launch boost2026 · 315 hp · EQE 320+ / EQE 320 4MATIC 677 hp AMG 53, Dynamic Plus launch boost 241 hp EQE 300
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YearHorsepowerModel
2023241EQE 300
2023288EQE 350+ / EQE 350 4MATIC
2023348EQE 350 4MATIC, Acceleration Increase
2023402EQE 500 4MATIC
2023469AMG EQE 43 4MATIC
2024677AMG 53, Dynamic Plus launch boost
2026315EQE 320+ / EQE 320 4MATIC

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • EQE 350+ (U.S. launch)

    Standard

    EQE 350+ (U.S. launch)

    2023

    288 hp
  • EQE 350 4MATIC (U.S. launch)

    Standard

    EQE 350 4MATIC (U.S. launch)

    2023

    288 hp
  • EQE 500 4MATIC (U.S. launch)

    Standard

    EQE 500 4MATIC (U.S. launch)

    2023

    402 hp

  • Standard

    Premium / Exclusive / Pinnacle (U.S.)

    2023

  • Standard

    EQE 320+ / EQE 320 4MATIC

    2026

    315 hp

  • Performance

    EQE 350 4MATIC Acceleration Increase

    348 hp
  • AMG EQE 43 4MATIC

    Performance

    AMG EQE 43 4MATIC

    469 hp
  • AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+

    Performance

    AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+

    617 hp

  • Limited

    EQE 500 limited-time offering (Australia)

    2023

How to spot one

Look for

  • Rounded, egglike SUV bodywork; lower and shorter than the GLE.7
  • Black nose panel with a central Mercedes star; an optional 3D star pattern fills the panel.1718
  • A continuous rear light bar links lamps with curved, illuminated helix-like internals.18
  • A washer-fluid service flap sits in the left fender.18
  • AMG front bumpers feature a gloss-black A-wing with chrome trim.1

Year by year

  1. 2024

    All models gain a powered charge-port door.2

  2. 2026 (AMG Line)

    The optional AMG Line Exterior package gains body-color wheel arches.12

  3. 2026 (AMG)

    AMG models gain optional gray 21-inch multispoke turbine wheels and MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic paint.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

    The EQE SUV is shorter (4.86 m versus 5.12 m) and lacks the EQS SUV's clamshell hood.2319

  • Photo of a Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
    EQE SUV
    Photo of a Mercedes-Benz GLE
    Mercedes-Benz GLE

    Mercedes-Benz GLE

    Look for the EQE SUV's lower stance and rounder body; the GLE has a taller, boxier silhouette.2720

Against its rivals

  • Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

    EQE SUV vs Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    EQE SUV5.7 s
    Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)4.4 s
    6
  • Genesis GV60 Performance

    EQE SUV vs Genesis GV60 Performance

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    EQE SUV4.2 s
    Genesis GV60 Performance3.7 s
    7

  • EQE SUV vs BMW iX xDrive50 M Sport

    List price lower is better

    EQE SUV121,760 £
    BMW iX xDrive50 M Sport104,285 £
    9
  • Audi Q6 e-tron

    EQE SUV vs Audi Q6 e-tron

    Peak charging

    EQE SUV170 kW
    Audi Q6 e-tron270 kW
    22

Prices

Price when new
$0$50K$100K$150K 2022202420262028 2023 · $77,900 · US base, 350+ Premium2023 · $77,900 · US base, 350 4MATIC Premium2023 · $89,500 · US base, 500 4MATIC Premium2024 · $110,450 · US base, AMG2026 · $64,950 · US base MSRP, 320+2026 · $67,450 · US base MSRP, 320 4MATIC2026 · $97,550 · US base MSRP, AMG 2023 · $77,900 · US 350+ / 350 4MATIC base, 2023; destination excluded
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2023Launch price$77,900US 350+ / 350 4MATIC base, 2023; destination excluded
2023Price when new$77,900US base, 350+ Premium
2023Price when new$77,900US base, 350 4MATIC Premium
2023Price when new$89,500US base, 500 4MATIC Premium
2024Price when new$110,450US base, AMG
2026Price when new$64,950US base MSRP, 320+
2026Price when new$67,450US base MSRP, 320 4MATIC
2026Price when new$97,550US base MSRP, AMG

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “3.1 seconds: quickest AMG SUV tested”
    • “Avatar's Pandora campaign used the EQE SUV”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  4. Mercedes-Benz USA Media Newsroom media.mbusa.com
  5. Mercedes-Benz USA Media Newsroom media.mbusa.com
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  7. Tested: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Dials Back the Weirdness caranddriver.com
  8. 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV First Test: The Quickest AMG SUV Ever motortrend.com
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  14. Mercedes EQE SUV im Test: Schwer, teuer, gut? adac.de
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  16. Tested: 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV Reshapes the Definition of an AMG caranddriver.com
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  18. Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: the design - Car Body Design carbodydesign.com
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  23. Mercedes Partners To Promote Avatar: The Way Of Water, Releases New EQE SUV Spot | Carscoops carscoops.com
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  25. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE320+ SUV First Test Review: Stronger—Any Better? motortrend.com
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  • media.mbusa.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • cardesignnews.com
  • motortrend.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • euroncap.com
  • adac.de
  • lshauto.co.uk
  • carbodydesign.com
  • autobild.de
  • autocarindia.com
  • carwow.co.uk
  • carscoops.com

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