- The EQE is the fifth Mercedes-EQ model to be launched in South Africa following the successful introduction of the EQA, EQB, EQC and EQS last year
Pretoria. Just a few months after the South African launch of the EQS, Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa is already presenting the next Mercedes-EQ model based on the electric architecture developed specifically for electric vehicles, the new EQE. The sporty business saloon offers all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format.
At market launch, the local model range initially comprises two variants: the EQE 350+ with 215 kW and 565 Nm, as well as the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC with 350 kW and 858 Nm. With a WLTP driving range of up to 645 km, the EQE offers customers the best of all worlds, reconciling innovation, emotion and sustainability.
More details on the local Mercedes-EQE range will be announced later this month. Later this year, Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa will also introduce the EQE SUV and EQS SUV, bringing the local battery EV model range to a total of seven, the most extensive and varied offered by any manufacturer.
Technical data
| EQE 350+ | Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC | |
| Drive system layout | Rear | Front and Rear |
| Electric motor(s) | Permanently excited synchronous motor(s) (PSM) | |
| Rated output (kW) | 215 | 350 |
| Rated torque (Nm) | 565 | 858 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (s) | 6.4 | 4.2 |
| Top speed (limited) (km/h) | 210 | 210 |
| Battery energy content, usable (kWh) | 90.56 | 90.56 |
| AC charging time, three phase (11/22 kW) (0-100% SOC) (h) | 9.25/4.75 | 9.25/4.75 |
| DC charging capacity, max. (kW) | 170 | 170 |
| C charging time at quick-charging station (10-80% SOC) (min) | 32 | 32 |
| Power consumption (WLTP) (kWh/100 km) | 16.7-15.5 | 22.4-19.6 |
| WLTP range (km) | Up to 645 | Up to 535 |
