2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350
Mercedes-Benz South Africa launched its EQE and EQS SUVs in the country, bringing with it the Three-Pointed Star’s best in automotive luxury to electric mobility.
The EQA 350 4MATIC is powered by a 100kWh battery, producing 215kW and 765Nm. According to Mercedes, the luxury all-electric SUV has a driving range of 461 – 551km in the WLTP cycle.
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Up the scale, the EQS 450 4MATIC is powered by a 108.4kWh battery that’s good for 265kW and 800Nm. According to WLTP standards, the estimated driving range is up to 616km.
Both SUVs send power to all four wheels, with the EQS 450 4MATIC clearing the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.0 seconds. The top speed is rated at 210km/h.
Pricing
- EQE 350 4MATIC: R2 194 500
- EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line: R2 316 630
- EQS 450 4MATIC: R2 726 100
- EQS 450 4MATIC 7-seater: R2 759 300
- EQS 450 4MATIC AMG Line: R2 850 100
- EQS 450 4MATIC 7-seater AMG Line: R2 883 300
Intelligent energy recovery
The EQS offers several variants of energy recovery by means of regeneration. The driver can manually select the deceleration in three levels D+ (sailing), D (standard regeneration), D- (enhanced regeneration) via paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
On top of this, there is D Auto: In recuperation level D Auto, the ECO Assistant offers situation-adapted regeneration – it operates in gliding mode or decelerates in such a way that the bottom line is the most efficient and comfortable driving style possible.
The driver is shown in the instrument cluster and, if applicable, on the head-up display when it is advisable to take the foot off the accelerator pedal due to an upcoming event. If the indication is followed, the vehicle is decelerated with the greatest possible energy recovery rate until it comes to a standstill if there is another vehicle ahead, for example.
The driver does not need to operate the brake pedal for this – literally one-pedal driving.
“The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV represents the epitome of luxury SUVs for the discerning South African market,” says Mark Raine, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
“Merging pioneering electrified technology with unparalleled sophistication, comfort, and practicality, this extraordinary vehicle sets new standards in drivability.”
As for the EQE, Raine says that it “ushers in a new ownership opportunity. It is relatively compact without compromising on practicality.
“It is luxuriously appointed on the inside while offering class-leading exterior aerodynamics. This is undoubtedly the everyday all-electric luxury SUV for the luxury-conscious buyer.”
