They really need to figure out how to make their smooth ev's look as pretty as their gasoline cars. Look at the CLE or CLS, or E Class. They have to translate this into smooth pretty SUV's. The whole EQ series looks hideous. EQS is tolerable in a dark color.
The EQE looks like an electric jellybean. It’s electric, but it’s funny that it has fake exhausts built into the bottom of the rear bumper, or at least looks that way to me. The interior looks nice, a high tech MB and the seats look comfy. I’m sure it is a place holder for MB as we move into the electric future, but I expect better things to come. I wish they were more affordable but this is a MB and I guess in line with what I’d expect from a premium car maker.
My local Mercedes dealer let me sit in the Mercedes EQS and it's such a cool car! I loved it. I also sat in the Tesla Model S but I prefer the EQS. It's just the cooler car. Tbh, it looks different IRL. I'm aware that tastes can be different.
Mercedes was already leaning into boring and uninspired territory with the generation of cars and SUVs leading up to the EQ series... and now as you've described, they are offering a whole range of overpriced electric jellybeans. They remind me of Buick designs, only something a senior would buy.
The Mercedes-Benz dealership near me has replaced their entire front line floor plan with EQE and EQS products. They can’t sell them. They are mostly sitting there because the prices are too high. Add that to the high cost of interest rates and you are looking at almost 8% interest even if you have excellent credit. Now is not the time for the electric car revolution if they are basically making an electric car cost twice as much as a regular car.
The pricing problem is a major concern moving forward. It seems as if the low charging costs and tax credits at the moment are only there to benefit the richer people that can afford these electric cars. But once everyone starts and to make lower income families feel more guilty about hurting the planet. But once everyone starts adopting them, while the EV prices will decrease, the charging prices are going to skyrocket and the tax credits will be gone.
You got a weird Mercedes Benz Dealer. Here in Germany our Dealerships still focus mostly on Cars with Engines, but of course also the EVs. What country are you in where a Mercedes Dealer just offers EVs? I cant even imagine that
They're very good lease cars, lots of deals on EQE and EQS for the past few months. Just check with insurance first, the insurance on these are very expensive.
Pricing is not the issue. The S class/EQS and E class and EQE are within just a few thousand dollars in price. Demand is high for how many EQS and EQE Mercedes is producing but demand is not as high as the gas powered S class or E class. People still want and buy gas cars.
Driven a regular EQE two weeks ago. The Touchscreen and especially those touch Buttons on the Steering Wheel are the worst to operate anything on the car while driving. You always have to look what you are doing. Absolute Nightmare to Drive. The Rest of the car is nice.
@@tatianaes3354 In my Opinion: The EQ Cars all look the Same. Nothing to tell them apart. Like those times where you could differentiate C, E and S class by the 1,2, or 3 stripes in the front lights. I dont like the current state of Mercedes.
But then the normal car community hates on Mazda for doing dial only infotainment systems, and Mazda IS correct. Using a touchscreen is only logical when you're stopped or going slow, but then the system gets difficult to use when you're going fast or on a bumpy road. Compare that to the Dial only systems, at least muscle memory will start to take effect once you get used to it
Under the dashboard on the driver's side is a little door that you have to unscrew to access the hood release latch. Just FYI. (Since, if you're like me, you don't like being told you don't have access to something you paid for.)
@@KartKing4ever Yes I can see that - for us its big, if you want to park in public parking areas it should not be larger than this one. You could not go with a Suburban into down town of any German city and expect to find a parking slot.
Everyone says that but he monitored the metrics in his videos and found most people tuned out of the video during the ratings segment and as a result stopped the details.
My local Mercedes delaership has replaced almost their entire stock with these jellybeans I've been going past the dealership for months now and have memorized the plates of almost evey car 😂 I don't think they are quick sellers...
OMG, starting with Cars and Bids is so MUCH nicer! I listen to these while I cook or do housework when I get home from the office, and I totally tune out for like 3 minutes after the cars and bids ad normally and have to replay bits to see if I missed anything
Agreed with your observations with styling. Frankly I think BMW's strategy of offering their models as an engine option versus having a totally separate design for an electric. Sadly BMW's are just damn ugly now.
It's definitely a smarter approach to have both styles of propulsion in similar chassis (for now, at least) as it allows a smoother transition from predominantly ICE cars to predominantly electric cars. BMW has offered EV's for over a decade now and has had a very smooth and linear transition to EVs, and Mercedes (apart from the electric SLS...thing) has just immediately dived headfirst into the electric market. Overall BMW nailed the transition so far...except their cars and quality have jumped off a cliff in the last decade so who's to say they succeed in the future
I just hate how both BMW and Mercedes are both marketing their cars like they’re fashion statements now a days, like they hired fashion designers to design their cars instead of designers who are actually knowledgeable and enthusiastic about cars
I agree 1,000%. I do have the new C class which is great in and out but the marketing is obnoxious and too “influencer” heavy. The same goes for BMW. It is clear that they are trying to attract younger customers so I guess that explains things.
The biggest market for these cars - both BMW and MB - is not knowledgeable car enthusiasts. The target demographic are affluent people who know nothing about cars but are seeking ostentatious status symbols.
@@morstyrannis1951 ding ding ding! Although "affluent" might be a bit generous given most of the people I know that own these vehicles are middle-class families that want to pretend they're upper-middle-class.
@@Theworldsboro but young people do not make enough money to afford a new Mercedes? It just makes no sense. They are probably trying to appeal to middle-aged professionals that want to look cool and rich pretending they are still young.
All of them look bloated and rather drab. I recalled that moment when the EQS concept was shown via the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019 in showcasing potential of an electric spin on the three pointed star. Once it came into production the EQS lacked much of the character that made the concept attractive in the first place.
The wife and I recently test drove one since I'm looking to upgrade and it was fairly decent. Like you mentioned, the price for what you get, there are a lot of other choices out there, albeit mostly gas powered. She mentioned it was stylized like a mini-van. I felt it was a great road trip vehicle. Ultimately we passed on it. Also, the ventilated seats were odd, turning off and on and audibly hearing it right near the headrest for some reason.
There's a news report here on RUclips of one of these EQE's catching fire while parked in someone's attached garage and burning their house down while it wasn't even charging - I'll pass.
Cadillac Lyriq is just way better overall and priced 30k cheaper, it rides as good or better than this Mercedes. I don't understand why spend extra 30k on EQE?
As an EQE owner, it's truly an amazing car. BUT the price is steep. We got most of the top of the line specs so it was rather expensive. but worth every penny. The interior is astonishing. Massaged, cooled, heated front seats. heated rear seats. 4 wheel steering. automatic hidden tow hook. incredibly good and intellegent headlight system, you can drive full beam and it'll dampen exactly where the other cars are. Super quiet cabin and really good overall build quality. I would recommend it 10/10 if the price is right
I am surprised that Doug did not comment on the steering wheel controls. Every other review I have seen has criticized the slider-type controls and the tiny little touch pads, as being difficult to use. The same controls are on the EQS as well. On another note, when I test drove the EQE SUV I found the ride to be a bit choppy. t was bouncy over rougher roads, much less smooth than the eTron (which has a superlative ride). My test drive was in an EQE 350 with conventional suspension, so possibly the optional air suspension would have been better.
I'd love to hear you mention EV specific tires. I recently got Hankook Ion tires on my EV and it damn near eliminates all road noise (like what you mention at 22:00 ish). It's a massive development that dramatically increases ride quality
@@nessuno5403 CAR: a four-wheeled road vehicle that is powered by an engine and is able to carry a small number of people. So, electric cars are real cars. You're welcome!
Mustang Mach E perfectly fits this description. You have the Mustang, and then the "Mustang SUV". I still wonder why Ford stuck with that name after much backlash from the public.
I guess you had to be enthusiastic about this "space ship" when reviewing it. It reminds me of the Hi-Fi systems that came out in the 70's with tons of buttons and features you didn't need but people bought because they thought friends would be impressed when they played ABBA loudly. I seriously think Mercedes has gone completely off track but hey, maybe that's the way their Chinese customers want it ...
These vehicles are targeted at people looking for an ostentatious status symbol. The streets would be much safer if these purchasers could afford a chauffeur with every purchase.
Looks like Doug mixed up the power numbers with another model because the EQE 500 has 300 kW (402hp). You can get rear heated seats in the Mercedes EQE / EQE SUV. This is one is just not equipped with that option. You can also configure it to have heated and cooled seats. It's still a really good video! Love the way he shows cars.
Elephant in room - the comparison to the GLE isn't only about EQE 350 vs GLE 350 and EQE 500 vs GLE 580. You also need to think about EQE 350 vs GLE 580, and even EQE 500 vs GLE 53/63AMG since those are somewhat closer price equivalents. The story isn't simply "spend a bit more to get electric that is more powerful" when you could also spend about the same to get similar power on the ICE cars.
When comparing EVs and ICEs, you have to consider that EVs cannot deliver their performance permanently, which especially becomes a problem with towing and high cruise speeds.
EQE 350+ would be my pick. Watched a review of the AMG version and I was blown away by the amount of tech. And that hyperscreen…marvelous, simply marvelous. Kudos to the MB Design team. Well done.
I Know they might get over excited to sit in a jellybean car lol. I agree the naming convention is stupid that you must clarify which car you're referring to.
It’s interesting on the rear seat, as the EQC does have a button that allows you to pop the seats down from the trunk. Another thing I noticed is that the EQC comes with a lockable under-floor storage area (the key is in the fob) and very useful for Europe where cars get broken into frequently.
We love our EQS 580 with its amazing rear steering, pillar to pillar Hyperscreen, 4 level ambient lighting, massage seats, 400 mi range, fragrance dispenser, front & rear pillows, and intuitive software. Lane changing with adaptive cruise control works perfectly. Tesla charges $6K more for this feature. But it’s not without flaws. No EV should have a start/stop button. It should have walk-away locking. AC charging should be 48A, not 40 and DC Fast charging should be 250kW vs 200 for this luxury car. The hood should have some storage and a place for windshield washer fluid.
@@morstyrannis1951 German cars depreciate heavily mainly due to high cost of the maintenance especially when the warranty is over, EV German cars might be quite different from this as EVs require far less chance for maintenance so.. we will see what's going to happen.
I will never understand EVs prioritizing power over range. The 500 has less range than the 350? Take all of that extra power and put it towards another 100+ miles of range.
If I could comment photos, I would show you that in fact, some will Off Road the EQE SUV. With their low center of gravity, they are surprisingly capable. I exceeded 35 degrees of pitch and roll.
I agree. I've only seen two EQS SUVs so far and am yet to see the EQE SUV, but the sedans do not look very good, especially compared against Porsche, Audi, and Lucid competitors.
Heated rear seats are a 1,500 option (as well as a heated steering wheel). Also, that "touch" sunroof opener is the same thing as in the ID4, one of the touch controls everyone complains about in that car.
My Opel Astra model K was launched in 2015 and even this car (gasoline engine) already tells me via the display in the cockpit which consumers are currently consuming how much gasoline, i.e. air conditioning 0.5l/h, fan ventilation 0.3l/h). So this feature is neither new nor special. At least in German cars.
We grabbed ours for $20k less as it was a lease return with two.k miles. We got the MCPO 6 year unlimited warranty and three years of free DC charging plus Tesla network starting Jan 24.
Not a fan of the looks but the interior is great. I have the new C class and the tech is great, I do prefer the previous steering wheel and dynamic switch over this but its not a dealbreaker for me. Great sound system with 3D burmester surround too but could use a sub like in the E and S class. Even the A class has one.
I own one, the all wheel steering is wonderful. The car is quiet, comfortable and plenty fast. I chose the 350 4matic and added the software unlocked acceleration increase. I preferred the bland styling over the outright ugliness of a BMW. And view the cost over the gas GLE version something of a wash considering the cost of premium gas bs home charging electricity. The externalized carbon impact cost of a GLE was also a factor for me. So far a happy customer after 4000 miles.
Doug's the type of guy to have a part of his video specifically for a distinct quiet noise the car makes, but doesn't put his seat belt on and his audience hears the "put your seat belt on" chime
@@38jkv56io-u0lt well because someone at mercedes thought it was a good idea to design the dash with the hyperscreen first in mind and then a normal version, i dont say is the best design ever, just better than having the displays
Lets just be real, all of these Mercedes electric cars look ugly. The EQS looks like an 8th gen Honda Civic, but worse. And this one looks like a current gen Honda HRV, but worse.
@@WTFisToast that’s what I’m thinking on the GLE also if you get the amg you get metal side fenders and on the EQE amg line you get plastic, Mercedes cost cutting again, even if they’re my favourite car brand I hate a lot of what they’re doing now
The design and name makes me wonder too. As a german car fan I like the GLE way more, it has a stance on the street and looks massive here in Europe. The whole EQ lineup looks kinda boring, the Model X looks still better IMO. MAYBE they will make a better design with the second generation, first one is focusing on tech (first Teslas looked not relevant too) :D
It's hard to make a beautiful aero efficient car - I am biased....I know as a German guy - but The Model X is not a beautiful car and not luxury inside / outside, also its in the price category of the EQS-SUV. The EQE is one category below - way better in almost everything. Almost? Yes the app /software integration and charging network is better from Tesla.
@ginco_bnz nice attitude, maybe one day you will be able to afford something other than a C Class..... come back when you can play with the rest of the adults.
I like the styling a lot. It's a bit understated and timeless. You still gonna like this car in 5 years from now. More classy than the "in your face" electric designs of other brands.
@@LAndrewsChannel It's called the "Ford Mustang Mach-E". You see, the Mustang is a coupe and the Mustang Mach-E is a SUV, so it fits with the "Accord SUV" joke.
Not only what JL said but recording audio accurately enough to demonstrate to the viewer how it sounds is difficult. It’s only going to sound as good as his audio recording equipment (which being just standard clip on mics meant to pick up people talking) everything would generally sound the same.
Doug definitely said it best! BMW is going ugly by being bold. Mercedes is going ugly by being bland. Frankly as much as I hate the styling of all new BMW and Mercedes, I prefer BMW because at least they’re taking risks
The interior of modern Mercedes in the photos looks ok but in real world are quite good. I was amaze how good it feels inside despite the not very flashy exterior. Nice cars 👌
The interior - well the front anyway - just feels very claustrophobic. I'm not sure I'd wanted to spend too much time in this car, especially as a passegener.
I miss times when new Benz release was anticipated and exciting. I hate how car brands convinced people that, their ugly, unfinished dash is somehow beautiful, modern, futuristic and minimalistic. 🐑
Doug is the type of guy who gets excited about the idea of popping the trunk open by pressing the top of the logo and calls it a great idea even though BMW has been doing it since mid 2000s
I see a few of these in Frankfurt regularly, more so than the other Mercedes EVs. I guess that's because it's a SUV and The Mercedes-Benz EV Designs definitely look better on SUVs than on Sedans. Definitely looks even better in Person as well! Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps
theres no way i would pay 100 grand for a boring suv that makes no sound and needs 10 hours to charge on road trip. defeats the whole purpose of an suv...
It is imperative that automotive journalists/influencers like yourself SHOUT at manufacturers that capacitive buttons/touchpads are neither futuristic nor logical, let alone SAFE!!!!
I like how you point out how luxurious and nice everything is. Looks just like the base C180 I had for 2 weeks of which's quality I was pretty disappointed.
We were just car shopping and seriously considered the EQB, which had the typical Mercedes styling and also offers a third row seat. It’s also far far cheaper than the EQE. If it only had more competitive range and charging speeds we would have bought it, as the lease was actually going to be cheaper than the EV6 we ended up buying. I personally like the EQE style, even if it’s a little boring, but the price kept me from even test driving one.
The I-PACE is still one of the best EVs you can buy! Incredibly underrated, check out the throttle House review on it! Better dynamically and same range as this even though it’s 5 years older.
After 6 months of ownership, customers can look forward to their cars being worth 1/2 of what they paid. No one wants to touch these goofy EV's - especially the dealerships.
You’re probably close. But no one saves up their money to buy, or lease, a car like this. It’s for people so affluent that the depreciation is meaningless.
yeah these things are like smartphones on wheels. after a couple of years nobody is gonna wanna buy a used EV they gonna buy the newest model. all those batteries and electronics/cameras are not going to hold up well and will end up in the junk yard in 10 years or less. how many teslas from 2010-2014 do you still see on the road? basically every tesla I see are brand new or a few years old
Is it just me or does anyone else hate the plastic center part of the steering wheel, that looks like what you find by the door panel on a nissian versa. So bad.
I was at Mossport (Canadian Tire motorsports park) watching my cousin race go karts and when we were leaving, I saw a Mercedes EQS 350 in two tone copper and black.
A car so modern and luxurious it has the side profile of a Ford Edge from 2009
What did Edge do to you for you to insult it like that ?
Fuckin right. A POS made entirely of chinese plastic.
@@resadrecebli2263dude you so triggered by the truth?
They really need to figure out how to make their smooth ev's look as pretty as their gasoline cars. Look at the CLE or CLS, or E Class. They have to translate this into smooth pretty SUV's.
The whole EQ series looks hideous. EQS is tolerable in a dark color.
And the tail lights from a 1999 Taurus.
The EQE looks like an electric jellybean. It’s electric, but it’s funny that it has fake exhausts built into the bottom of the rear bumper, or at least looks that way to me. The interior looks nice, a high tech MB and the seats look comfy. I’m sure it is a place holder for MB as we move into the electric future, but I expect better things to come. I wish they were more affordable but this is a MB and I guess in line with what I’d expect from a premium car maker.
"Jelly Bean" haha 😂 Reminds me of the 96-99 Taurus. Except that I honestly think this car might be uglier.
My local Mercedes dealer let me sit in the Mercedes EQS and it's such a cool car! I loved it. I also sat in the Tesla Model S but I prefer the EQS. It's just the cooler car. Tbh, it looks different IRL. I'm aware that tastes can be different.
I agree, the bmw IX is so much better in comfort, handling, sound system (1615w 4d bowers wilkins), space and ground clearance.
Mercedes was already leaning into boring and uninspired territory with the generation of cars and SUVs leading up to the EQ series... and now as you've described, they are offering a whole range of overpriced electric jellybeans. They remind me of Buick designs, only something a senior would buy.
At least it's not shaped like a computer mouse like the EQS.
The Mercedes-Benz dealership near me has replaced their entire front line floor plan with EQE and EQS products. They can’t sell them. They are mostly sitting there because the prices are too high. Add that to the high cost of interest rates and you are looking at almost 8% interest even if you have excellent credit. Now is not the time for the electric car revolution if they are basically making an electric car cost twice as much as a regular car.
The pricing problem is a major concern moving forward. It seems as if the low charging costs and tax credits at the moment are only there to benefit the richer people that can afford these electric cars. But once everyone starts and to make lower income families feel more guilty about hurting the planet. But once everyone starts adopting them, while the EV prices will decrease, the charging prices are going to skyrocket and the tax credits will be gone.
You got a weird Mercedes Benz Dealer. Here in Germany our Dealerships still focus mostly on Cars with Engines, but of course also the EVs.
What country are you in where a Mercedes Dealer just offers EVs? I cant even imagine that
They're very good lease cars, lots of deals on EQE and EQS for the past few months. Just check with insurance first, the insurance on these are very expensive.
Pricing is not the issue. The S class/EQS and E class and EQE are within just a few thousand dollars in price.
Demand is high for how many EQS and EQE Mercedes is producing but demand is not as high as the gas powered S class or E class. People still want and buy gas cars.
@@Lucky_9705They're already have where I live, plus the infrastructure isn't robust enough to handle the demand.
Driven a regular EQE two weeks ago. The Touchscreen and especially those touch Buttons on the Steering Wheel are the worst to operate anything on the car while driving. You always have to look what you are doing. Absolute Nightmare to Drive. The Rest of the car is nice.
What does "regular" mean? Non-AMG? Sedan version?
@@AzVfL The Sedan version.
@@stradenkeron videos, the car looks better from the outside than EQS. Is it true in reality?
@@tatianaes3354 In my Opinion: The EQ Cars all look the Same. Nothing to tell them apart. Like those times where you could differentiate C, E and S class by the 1,2, or 3 stripes in the front lights. I dont like the current state of Mercedes.
But then the normal car community hates on Mazda for doing dial only infotainment systems, and Mazda IS correct. Using a touchscreen is only logical when you're stopped or going slow, but then the system gets difficult to use when you're going fast or on a bumpy road. Compare that to the Dial only systems, at least muscle memory will start to take effect once you get used to it
Under the dashboard on the driver's side is a little door that you have to unscrew to access the hood release latch. Just FYI. (Since, if you're like me, you don't like being told you don't have access to something you paid for.)
100%...I'd be in there, one way or another, out of spite if nothing else.
@@rmp5smost expensive spite warranty violation
@@KayKashi Zero fucks given.
a drugsrunners wet dream, as they are mostly used for in the netherlands
Well, you are using software.
Crazy how this is considered a midsized suv but costs over 100k. Times have changed
Imagine paying 100K for something that looks like THAT😂
@@KartKing4ever looks good to my eyes - good design - but thats always a question of taste.
Is that midsize for you over there? For us it is a big luxury SUV 😆
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 Yes. Cars like the Suburban absolutely dwarf this thing.
@@KartKing4ever Yes I can see that - for us its big, if you want to park in public parking areas it should not be larger than this one. You could not go with a Suburban into down town of any German city and expect to find a parking slot.
I miss when Doug went through every value in the doug score and spoke about it like the old days!
Everyone says that but he monitored the metrics in his videos and found most people tuned out of the video during the ratings segment and as a result stopped the details.
@@Bulliegh He said it himself in one of his videos
I miss the $50 signed photos
@dhalsim-1
Oh yeah, I remember the hate Doug got for that. The comment section was a laugh riot. 😂
Doug knows people usually skip it so why spend time on it unless it’s a super special vehicle
My local Mercedes delaership has replaced almost their entire stock with these jellybeans
I've been going past the dealership for months now and have memorized the plates of almost evey car 😂
I don't think they are quick sellers...
Where do you live? If they are not selling well - you mostly will get a shiny leasing deal for pushing them out, if you are interested of course.
OMG, starting with Cars and Bids is so MUCH nicer! I listen to these while I cook or do housework when I get home from the office, and I totally tune out for like 3 minutes after the cars and bids ad normally and have to replay bits to see if I missed anything
It's because this video is not a sales ad for this car, he still does his usual "big news !" bullshit monologue on normal videos
I hate cars and bids
Agreed with your observations with styling. Frankly I think BMW's strategy of offering their models as an engine option versus having a totally separate design for an electric. Sadly BMW's are just damn ugly now.
Totally agree with you
It's definitely a smarter approach to have both styles of propulsion in similar chassis (for now, at least) as it allows a smoother transition from predominantly ICE cars to predominantly electric cars. BMW has offered EV's for over a decade now and has had a very smooth and linear transition to EVs, and Mercedes (apart from the electric SLS...thing) has just immediately dived headfirst into the electric market. Overall BMW nailed the transition so far...except their cars and quality have jumped off a cliff in the last decade so who's to say they succeed in the future
Just when you thought BMW's couldn't become even more unreliable and expensive to repair...
The totally different design for electric is a better engineering choice.
Suburban housewives everywhere suddenly felt a disturbance in the force. I expect to see these at Starbucks and Barre places everywhere.
Their finance bubble gonna explode when they hit the wall in their 50’s
I just hate how both BMW and Mercedes are both marketing their cars like they’re fashion statements now a days, like they hired fashion designers to design their cars instead of designers who are actually knowledgeable and enthusiastic about cars
I agree 1,000%. I do have the new C class which is great in and out but the marketing is obnoxious and too “influencer” heavy. The same goes for BMW. It is clear that they are trying to attract younger customers so I guess that explains things.
The biggest market for these cars - both BMW and MB - is not knowledgeable car enthusiasts. The target demographic are affluent people who know nothing about cars but are seeking ostentatious status symbols.
@@morstyrannis1951yes the biggest market is ch in a . Exactly the kind of people you describe
@@morstyrannis1951 ding ding ding! Although "affluent" might be a bit generous given most of the people I know that own these vehicles are middle-class families that want to pretend they're upper-middle-class.
@@Theworldsboro but young people do not make enough money to afford a new Mercedes? It just makes no sense. They are probably trying to appeal to middle-aged professionals that want to look cool and rich pretending they are still young.
Mercedes objectively makes hideous electric cars.
And this is the “good looking” one. 😂
All of them look bloated and rather drab. I recalled that moment when the EQS concept was shown via the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019 in showcasing potential of an electric spin on the three pointed star. Once it came into production the EQS lacked much of the character that made the concept attractive in the first place.
Noooooo, I like them, even tho they look like giant pieces of plastic!
As far as EVs go they look great besides the sedan
Mercedes Benz objectively, subjectively, definitely, and certainly makes hideous electric vehicles.
The wife and I recently test drove one since I'm looking to upgrade and it was fairly decent. Like you mentioned, the price for what you get, there are a lot of other choices out there, albeit mostly gas powered. She mentioned it was stylized like a mini-van. I felt it was a great road trip vehicle. Ultimately we passed on it. Also, the ventilated seats were odd, turning off and on and audibly hearing it right near the headrest for some reason.
*there ARE a lot of other choices
There's a news report here on RUclips of one of these EQE's catching fire while parked in someone's attached garage and burning their house down while it wasn't even charging - I'll pass.
Cadillac Lyriq is just way better overall and priced 30k cheaper, it rides as good or better than this Mercedes. I don't understand why spend extra 30k on EQE?
As an EQE owner, it's truly an amazing car. BUT the price is steep. We got most of the top of the line specs so it was rather expensive. but worth every penny. The interior is astonishing. Massaged, cooled, heated front seats. heated rear seats. 4 wheel steering. automatic hidden tow hook. incredibly good and intellegent headlight system, you can drive full beam and it'll dampen exactly where the other cars are. Super quiet cabin and really good overall build quality. I would recommend it 10/10 if the price is right
I am surprised that Doug did not comment on the steering wheel controls. Every other review I have seen has criticized the slider-type controls and the tiny little touch pads, as being difficult to use. The same controls are on the EQS as well.
On another note, when I test drove the EQE SUV I found the ride to be a bit choppy. t was bouncy over rougher roads, much less smooth than the eTron (which has a superlative ride). My test drive was in an EQE 350 with conventional suspension, so possibly the optional air suspension would have been better.
Yep, I hate the volume slider. Just give me a knob, it's not that hard.
It's sad, but doug seems to like those things. He doesn't complain about the excessive touchscreen of other brands either.
i feel like this is there first polished electric suv, it’s not horrible but u agree no spiders
Yeah the volume slider deserved criticism. He slid it like one inch and it went from whisper to ruptured eardrums.
I'd love to hear you mention EV specific tires. I recently got Hankook Ion tires on my EV and it damn near eliminates all road noise (like what you mention at 22:00 ish). It's a massive development that dramatically increases ride quality
How's the hit to braking? Pretty sure it's quiet because of low friction/rolling resistance.
Do those tires have the foam padding on the inside?
Hankook tyres aren't well made in my experience.. like having the casing fail catastrophically at speed.
Get a real car and you won't need to change tyres to make it quieter, plus they will cost less (cars and tyres). You're welcome!
@@nessuno5403 CAR: a four-wheeled road vehicle that is powered by an engine and is able to carry a small number of people. So, electric cars are real cars. You're welcome!
The logo to open the boot is a cool idea. Yeah Doug. Had that on my 2003 Seat Leon.
"Imagine if Honda called the Pilot the Accord SUV..."
Doug's the kind of guy to forget about the Accord Crosstour.
Mustang Mach E perfectly fits this description. You have the Mustang, and then the "Mustang SUV". I still wonder why Ford stuck with that name after much backlash from the public.
I guess you had to be enthusiastic about this "space ship" when reviewing it. It reminds me of the Hi-Fi systems that came out in the 70's with tons of buttons and features you didn't need but people bought because they thought friends would be impressed when they played ABBA loudly. I seriously think Mercedes has gone completely off track but hey, maybe that's the way their Chinese customers want it ...
But those hifi systems at least felt like quality products. Not the cheap creeky plastic feel.
These vehicles are targeted at people looking for an ostentatious status symbol. The streets would be much safer if these purchasers could afford a chauffeur with every purchase.
Lol you know how much those 70s stereo equipment go for now?
Looks like Doug mixed up the power numbers with another model because the EQE 500 has 300 kW (402hp). You can get rear heated seats in the Mercedes EQE / EQE SUV. This is one is just not equipped with that option. You can also configure it to have heated and cooled seats. It's still a really good video! Love the way he shows cars.
What can you expect from a C- Marketing graduate from Emory. Not the brightest bulb, but sure fun to watch
@@ozarkliving7263Pretty bright considering he is a multimillionaire :P
Elephant in room - the comparison to the GLE isn't only about EQE 350 vs GLE 350 and EQE 500 vs GLE 580. You also need to think about EQE 350 vs GLE 580, and even EQE 500 vs GLE 53/63AMG since those are somewhat closer price equivalents. The story isn't simply "spend a bit more to get electric that is more powerful" when you could also spend about the same to get similar power on the ICE cars.
When comparing EVs and ICEs, you have to consider that EVs cannot deliver their performance permanently, which especially becomes a problem with towing and high cruise speeds.
so happy we are finally done with the joint co-reviews.
Still waiting for the new land cruiser review! Was hoping you would be all over that since you have the 200 series.
to hold you over ruclips.net/video/25x5jrNRi2s/видео.html
Land Cruiser isn’t drivable yet
EQE 350+ would be my pick. Watched a review of the AMG version and I was blown away by the amount of tech.
And that hyperscreen…marvelous, simply marvelous.
Kudos to the MB Design team. Well done.
Given how much cheaper the Audi Q8 e-tron is, this looks like a shocker from Merc.
Mercedes G550 is an SUV
EQE is just a tall station wagon with high roof. "Off road setting" is whenever you're going through a 2 inches puddle
Imagine having to tell people that you have an EQE and then specifying that it is the SUV version
I Know they might get over excited to sit in a jellybean car lol. I agree the naming convention is stupid that you must clarify which car you're referring to.
since its electric GLE should have been called by the old name MLE
@@nenadf124 or the EQM
Thanks Dough for this review. Enjoyed the few points you pointed out in the interior and exterior.
It’s interesting on the rear seat, as the EQC does have a button that allows you to pop the seats down from the trunk. Another thing I noticed is that the EQC comes with a lockable under-floor storage area (the key is in the fob) and very useful for Europe where cars get broken into frequently.
" Europe where cars get broken into frequently"
You suppose you haven't been to the US much.
We love our EQS 580 with its amazing rear steering, pillar to pillar Hyperscreen, 4 level ambient lighting, massage seats, 400 mi range, fragrance dispenser, front & rear pillows, and intuitive software. Lane changing with adaptive cruise control works perfectly. Tesla charges $6K more for this feature.
But it’s not without flaws. No EV should have a start/stop button. It should have walk-away locking. AC charging should be 48A, not 40 and DC Fast charging should be 250kW vs 200 for this luxury car. The hood should have some storage and a place for windshield washer fluid.
Something tells me this car is going to age EXTREMELY quickly...
Imagine owning this thing after the warranty runs out. It’s going to depreciate like a Crimean time share.
@@morstyrannis1951 German cars depreciate heavily mainly due to high cost of the maintenance especially when the warranty is over, EV German cars might be quite different from this as EVs require far less chance for maintenance so.. we will see what's going to happen.
you forgot to explain about the rear wheel turning.
A car so modern and luxurious it has the fingerprint settings button like my 2005 Audi A8.
hahahaha true that. BTW I do repair videos on D3 amd D4 audi a8 s. might want to check my channel
I will never understand EVs prioritizing power over range. The 500 has less range than the 350? Take all of that extra power and put it towards another 100+ miles of range.
I like this better than the EQS SUV because it doesn’t have the unnecessary hyperscreen
Hyperscreen is optional for both
I bet you can get it when you option it to be there at additional cost.
The hyper screen is an expensive option on all EQE and EQS M B.
Gonna buy one next week for 40k hehe
I actually own one of these, Got it two weeks ago. So far so good. I dont regret getting it instead of the EQC
Looks like a nice car, I like both the interior and exterior styling. The screens don't look like an afterthought.
Ugly exterior but nice interior
just curious, did you buy, finance or lease?
@@rodgerk. I bought it.
If I could comment photos, I would show you that in fact, some will Off Road the EQE SUV. With their low center of gravity, they are surprisingly capable. I exceeded 35 degrees of pitch and roll.
W driver
The EQ* design language works a lot better on this SUV than it does on the sedans. Still not beautiful, but better.
I agree. I've only seen two EQS SUVs so far and am yet to see the EQE SUV, but the sedans do not look very good, especially compared against Porsche, Audi, and Lucid competitors.
Could be worse, doug. If they called it the EXE and when it eventually bricks up, you could say EXE has stopped working😆
Heated rear seats are a 1,500 option (as well as a heated steering wheel). Also, that "touch" sunroof opener is the same thing as in the ID4, one of the touch controls everyone complains about in that car.
Typical Doug, misses so many details.
"Imagine if Honda called the Pilot the Accord SUV"
*sad Crosstour noises*
Doug present the newest egg, welcome to the future of cars
newest what??
Hehe energy management "Divert all power from life support to the main engine" 😂
It doesn't look good. But I'd prefer better efficiency over better looks. I think they are on a good track with this decision.
The fingerprint feature requires an account with Mercedes Me. Are they charging you a monthly fee to operate the personalization features?
My Opel Astra model K was launched in 2015 and even this car (gasoline engine) already tells me via the display in the cockpit which consumers are currently consuming how much gasoline, i.e. air conditioning 0.5l/h, fan ventilation 0.3l/h). So this feature is neither new nor special. At least in German cars.
We grabbed ours for $20k less as it was a lease return with two.k miles. We got the MCPO 6 year unlimited warranty and three years of free DC charging plus Tesla network starting Jan 24.
Not a fan of the looks but the interior is great. I have the new C class and the tech is great, I do prefer the previous steering wheel and dynamic switch over this but its not a dealbreaker for me. Great sound system with 3D burmester surround too but could use a sub like in the E and S class. Even the A class has one.
I imagine that Mercedes will go back to more real buttons in the next generation - depending on the feedback from the clients
Out of all the Luxury EV SUVs, the Cadillac Lryiq looks the best
Best value as well. Tested the Lyriq recently and loved it. Well equipped at just 67k compared to this nonsense at 100k.
I own one, the all wheel steering is wonderful. The car is quiet, comfortable and plenty fast. I chose the 350 4matic and added the software unlocked acceleration increase. I preferred the bland styling over the outright ugliness of a BMW. And view the cost over the gas GLE version something of a wash considering the cost of premium gas bs home charging electricity. The externalized carbon impact cost of a GLE was also a factor for me. So far a happy customer after 4000 miles.
Until you have to scrap your entire vehicle at year 10 or 11 due to significantly diminished, non-replaceable batteries
Doug's the type of guy to have a part of his video specifically for a distinct quiet noise the car makes, but doesn't put his seat belt on and his audience hears the "put your seat belt on" chime
The interior looks SOOOOOOOOOOO much better without the hyperscreen bullcrap
Dashboard looks like a dinner table, so ugly. But hyperscreen is even worse.
@@38jkv56io-u0lt better than a sea of piano black that will show every spec of dust and every smudge possible
@@Darx97 sure, piano plastic is bad, but why make a dash horizontal and angled? It looks like a shelf.
@@38jkv56io-u0lt well because someone at mercedes thought it was a good idea to design the dash with the hyperscreen first in mind and then a normal version, i dont say is the best design ever, just better than having the displays
That wood paneling is HIDEOUS
Dash is so ugly, takes away so much space up front.
I definitely prefer the GLE this has less of a shape and more of an egg shape
dr eggman'd love 1 of these
Lets just be real, all of these Mercedes electric cars look ugly. The EQS looks like an 8th gen Honda Civic, but worse. And this one looks like a current gen Honda HRV, but worse.
This and the EQS are literally blobs.
Some of the most disgusting looking cars you can currently buy
@@WhenItsHalfPastFive then there's the eqe... 🤮
@@WTFisToast that’s what I’m thinking on the GLE also if you get the amg you get metal side fenders and on the EQE amg line you get plastic, Mercedes cost cutting again, even if they’re my favourite car brand I hate a lot of what they’re doing now
No one on planet earth will pay $100k for that
The design and name makes me wonder too. As a german car fan I like the GLE way more, it has a stance on the street and looks massive here in Europe. The whole EQ lineup looks kinda boring, the Model X looks still better IMO. MAYBE they will make a better design with the second generation, first one is focusing on tech (first Teslas looked not relevant too) :D
It's hard to make a beautiful aero efficient car - I am biased....I know as a German guy - but The Model X is not a beautiful car and not luxury inside / outside, also its in the price category of the EQS-SUV. The EQE is one category below - way better in almost everything. Almost? Yes the app /software integration and charging network is better from Tesla.
The model X has the profile of a slug though
Model X is one of the ugliest EVs out there.
Pinstripes? I suspect it's supposed to look like decking planks - as in deck of a boat.
The lack of physical controls, are a instant deal breaker for me.
These cars are crap electric cars are a flop, Synthetic fuel is coming.
Then you were never in the market for this or any other electric car. Stop pretending like you were going to buy this.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. bet against all these EV companies. Make your money.
@ginco_bnz nice attitude, maybe one day you will be able to afford something other than a C Class..... come back when you can play with the rest of the adults.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. synthetic fuel is for lawnmowers and trimmers
Really good review if a bit generous. Think you hit the nail on the head that no one would believe thats a 6 figure car
This looks like the 10th crossover in Kia’s lineup.
Gotta love Doug's videos. He's he Joe Cocker of the auto review world.
I like the styling a lot. It's a bit understated and timeless. You still gonna like this car in 5 years from now. More classy than the "in your face" electric designs of other brands.
Are you high?
💯% agree with the styling of BMW, Mercedes EQE, Range Rover etc.
"Imagine if Honda called the Pilot the Accord SUV...". *Taurus X enters the chat *
Ford Mustang Mach-e enters the chat
@@rodgerk. You mean Ford Mach-E?
@@LAndrewsChannel It's called the "Ford Mustang Mach-E". You see, the Mustang is a coupe and the Mustang Mach-E is a SUV, so it fits with the "Accord SUV" joke.
@@rodgerk. Fair enough.
Why is there no sponsorship tag on the video?
Doug is probably the best car reviewer on RUclips. If only he features reviewing the sound systems of these amazing cars, that would be great.
He'd have to find public domain music.
Not only what JL said but recording audio accurately enough to demonstrate to the viewer how it sounds is difficult. It’s only going to sound as good as his audio recording equipment (which being just standard clip on mics meant to pick up people talking) everything would generally sound the same.
Doug's not much of an audio guy. There are videos that had him befuddled by equalizers
So the future of the Mercedes SUV’s is a Minivan? That’s a Minivan right? It looks exactly like my Sienna.
That wood dash is trashy as hell
Dash is horrible, ugly, takes away so much space up front. Whoever came up with that design was probably trying to please 80-year old customers.
Doug definitely said it best! BMW is going ugly by being bold. Mercedes is going ugly by being bland. Frankly as much as I hate the styling of all new BMW and Mercedes, I prefer BMW because at least they’re taking risks
The interior of modern Mercedes in the photos looks ok but in real world are quite good. I was amaze how good it feels inside despite the not very flashy exterior. Nice cars 👌
The interior - well the front anyway - just feels very claustrophobic. I'm not sure I'd wanted to spend too much time in this car, especially as a passegener.
Agree, either the camera is telling lies, or Doug is getting paid to move these.
I miss times when new Benz release was anticipated and exciting.
I hate how car brands convinced people that, their ugly, unfinished dash is somehow beautiful, modern, futuristic and minimalistic. 🐑
I don’t understand Mercedes gauge clusters. They’re just a tablet stuck to the dashboard. Why did they stop integrating it? It looks so bad
Buying fully electric is like throwing money down the drain. No thanks.
You hit the nail on the head it looks like a Mazda CX-5 lol definitely does not look like a 6 figure car
CX-5 looks better except EQE taillights are nicer.
Looks nothing like a CX-5 lol
Doug is the type of guy who gets excited about the idea of popping the trunk open by pressing the top of the logo and calls it a great idea even though BMW has been doing it since mid 2000s
I see a few of these in Frankfurt regularly, more so than the other Mercedes EVs. I guess that's because it's a SUV and The Mercedes-Benz EV Designs definitely look better on SUVs than on Sedans. Definitely looks even better in Person as well!
Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps
it looks genuinely good, I don't understand the complains, considering that Mercedes keeps their design focus on their S, SL and their main classes
May I politely recommend you see the nearest optometrist? You are in DIRE need of some glasses or contacts!!
theres no way i would pay 100 grand for a boring suv that makes no sound and needs 10 hours to charge on road trip. defeats the whole purpose of an suv...
It is imperative that automotive journalists/influencers like yourself SHOUT at manufacturers that capacitive buttons/touchpads are neither futuristic nor logical, let alone SAFE!!!!
One dial at least would be nice. Sliding a finger to control volume just doesn’t work that well.
My current manager has an EQE 300. It’s unnervingly fast in acceleration and it gave me the first hand experience of the power of electric cars.
I like how you point out how luxurious and nice everything is. Looks just like the base C180 I had for 2 weeks of which's quality I was pretty disappointed.
You obviously had a base model renter.
@@kraenk12 It is mostly the same interior tho
Hey doug can you say abdurehman in next video plz big fan of you
I honestly like the styling of the iX more than this... even though it has that massive grill.
As a former Mercedes owner: I'm ashamed of the direction the brand has gone.
Mercedes hasn't made a vehicle my heart has desired in ages.
This is no different.
If the AMG GT doesn't do it for you, nothing will.
@@rodgerk. Fair point. The AMG GT is a nice one.
The new E-Class is amazing.
The lack of a front truck is a big miss for this SUV. If you're gonna go electric, take advantage of the space you have Mercedes.
Even Hyundai Genesis/Kia have made “cheap” look better than MB have managed!😂😂
We were just car shopping and seriously considered the EQB, which had the typical Mercedes styling and also offers a third row seat. It’s also far far cheaper than the EQE. If it only had more competitive range and charging speeds we would have bought it, as the lease was actually going to be cheaper than the EV6 we ended up buying.
I personally like the EQE style, even if it’s a little boring, but the price kept me from even test driving one.
The I-PACE is still one of the best EVs you can buy! Incredibly underrated, check out the throttle House review on it! Better dynamically and same range as this even though it’s 5 years older.
…and it looks WAY better than iX or EQE or model Y!
I love your work Doug but you’re sleeping on the I-PACE!
I-Pace is incredibly ugly and another misstep. It’s worth to be forgotten.
Drive one then get back to me
Drive one then get back to me
Congratulations Mercedes on successfully converting a first gen Buick Enclave to electric!
After 6 months of ownership, customers can look forward to their cars being worth 1/2 of what they paid. No one wants to touch these goofy EV's - especially the dealerships.
You’re probably close. But no one saves up their money to buy, or lease, a car like this. It’s for people so affluent that the depreciation is meaningless.
yeah these things are like smartphones on wheels. after a couple of years nobody is gonna wanna buy a used EV they gonna buy the newest model. all those batteries and electronics/cameras are not going to hold up well and will end up in the junk yard in 10 years or less. how many teslas from 2010-2014 do you still see on the road? basically every tesla I see are brand new or a few years old
It was the best "THISSS" I've ever heard! Thanks a lot! ;)
Doug is the type of guy that presses his johnson against the finger sensor!!! 🙄
Doug would never call it a Johnson...and he definitely named his testicles "quirk" & "feature"
@@dan82500 that's a good one!!! 👍👍
YOU NEED TO REVIEW THE LUCID AIR SAPPHIRE
Why do cars in America honk when remotely locked/unlocked? Is that a requirement?
Americans like noise. 😁
Is it just me or does anyone else hate the plastic center part of the steering wheel, that looks like what you find by the door panel on a nissian versa. So bad.
That yellow solstice was sold for a steal. 6700
Lol saw one of these by the office the other day, didn’t know what it was, thanks Doug
I was at Mossport (Canadian Tire motorsports park) watching my cousin race go karts and when we were leaving, I saw a Mercedes EQS 350 in two tone copper and black.