2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE

EV Channels Review

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC sedan is presented as a smaller, more accessible version of the EQS, but the review highlights significant drawbacks that challenge its value proposition. While praised for its quiet, comfortable ride and excellent fit and finish, the vehicle is criticized for its unintuitive and complex infotainment system, frustrating touch-capacitive controls on the steering wheel, and a disjointed placement of physical controls. Visibility is a major concern due to a high dash, thick A-pillars, and small glass areas, exacerbated by a driving position that can obscure the instrument cluster without a head-up display. The brake pedal feel is also noted as lacking confidence, with a delay and wooden sensation. Priced at over $80,000 for a relatively basic configuration, the EQE struggles to justify its cost, especially when compared to more affordable and user-friendly alternatives like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which offers better visibility, simpler controls, and comparable or superior performance metrics for significantly less money. The review concludes that despite its luxury badge and EV architecture, the EQE's usability issues and high price make it a less desirable option for many consumers.