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Mercedes-Benz EQE
MotorTrend says the EQE-Class returns for another lap before an electric E-Class replaces it in a year or two, entering the ring against heavyweights like the Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, and BMW i5, and calling its biggest problem its competition, since popular segment leaders like the Lucid Air bring more practicality, faster charging, and significantly greater range; for 2026 the EQE500 is dropped, leaving the base 320 trims and the AMG, with this year's electric motor gaining a 27-hp boost to 315 hp and 416 lb-ft in the rear-wheel-drive EQE320+, while the EQE320 4Matic adds an extra motor for 564 lb-ft of torque. Car and Driver says the EQE sedan is quiet, smooth-riding, luxurious, and good on electrons with up to 308 miles of EPA-estimated range, but the same can be said of pretty much every other electric luxury sedan, many of which have an engaging driving personality and attractive looks that the EQE doesn't, giving it a shape that at least slips through the air with minimal aerodynamic drag.
A placeholder before the electric E-Class
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the EQE-Class returns for another lap before an electric E-Class replaces it in a year or two, entering the ring against heavyweights like the Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, and BMW i5, and calling its biggest problem its competition, since popular segment leaders like the Lucid Air bring more practicality, faster charging, and significantly greater range.
2026 lineup: EQE500 dropped, EQE320 gains power
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says for 2026 the EQE500 is dropped, leaving the base 320 trims and the AMG, with this year's electric motor gaining a 27-hp boost to 315 hp and 416 lb-ft in the rear-wheel-drive EQE320+, while the EQE320 4Matic adds an extra motor for 564 lb-ft of torque.
Luxurious, but not engaging
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the EQE sedan is quiet, smooth-riding, luxurious, and good on electrons with up to 308 miles of EPA-estimated range, but the same can be said of pretty much every other electric luxury sedan, many of which have an engaging driving personality and attractive looks that the EQE doesn't.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE being discontinued?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says an electric E-Class will replace it in a year or two.
How much range does the Mercedes-Benz EQE have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says up to 308 miles of EPA-estimated range.
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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 315 / 617 horsepower across its electric midsize luxury sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 EQE seats 5 and is a Electric midsize luxury sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 EQE.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE
EQE 320+ is single-motor RWD with the longest range; EQE 320 4MATIC adds a second motor for AWD; AMG EQE is the 617-horsepower (677 hp boost) performance flagship. The EQE and EQB have no 2027 model year in the U.S.: Mercedes is exiting both nameplates after 2026 as part of an EV lineup pullback, so 2026 is the current year.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Mercedes-Benz EQE model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) is a battery electric executive car produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group. It is part of the EQ family, and was presented at the Munich Motor Show 2021. The only model available at launch was the rear-motor EQE 350.
- Safety
- In August 2024, a Mercedes EQE exploded into flames in an Incheon, South Korea, car park, resulting in 140 cars damaged and 23 people hospitalised. The car was not being charged at the time of the explosion and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Source: Mercedes-Benz EQE (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE, most often about unknown or other (9), forward collision avoidance (5), service brakes (5).
Year by year
The Mercedes-Benz EQE across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 81–93 | $800–$950 | 2 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 70–94 | $800–$1,100 | 6 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 70–94 | $800–$1,100 | 8 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 73–96 | $800–$1,050 | 8 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Mercedes-Benz EQE, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 6 to 2 | 82.0 to 87.0 | 264 to 278 | Labels: AMG EQE 4matic Plus, AMG EQE 4matic Plus (SUV), EQE 320 4matic, EQE 320 Plus; Size classes: Midsize Cars | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 8 to 6 | Labels: EQE 320 4matic, EQE 320 4matic (SUV), EQE 320 Plus, EQE 320 Plus (SUV) | Labels: EQE 350 4matic, EQE 350 4matic (SUV), EQE 350 Plus, EQE 350 Plus (SUV), and 2 more; Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 84.5 to 82.0 | 269 to 264 | Size classes: Midsize Station Wagons | Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQE 320+ | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 315 | 417 | 5,335 | – | – | $66,200 |
| EQE 320 4MATIC | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 315 | 417 | 5,445 | – | – | $68,700 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2026 EQE come in?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE (electric midsize luxury sedan) comes in 3 trims: EQE 320+, EQE 320 4MATIC, AMG EQE.
Q02What are the 2026 EQE trims?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE trims are EQE 320+, EQE 320 4MATIC, AMG EQE, listed from the entry EQE 320+ up to the top AMG EQE.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 EQE use?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 315 / 617 horsepower across its electric midsize luxury sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 EQE have?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is rated at 315 / 617 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 EQE?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is offered with RWD / AWD.