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The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE is part of the new way forward for the brand. We get behind the wheel and take it for a first drive review to see what it’s all about.
Technically, the EQS AMG remains the “fastest” Mercedes EV with a limited top speed of 155 miles per hour. In an imaginary race on the Autobahn, it will leave the EQE AMG and its 149 mph top speed behind. However, the EQE is the quickest electric Merc, hitting 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, 0.2 quicker than its bigger sibling. More importantly, the EQE is smaller and behaves better in dynamic situations because of it.
While its general shape and design are remarkably similar to the EQS, the EQE is shorter by 10 inches overall. The wheelbase is also chopped by 3.5 inches, which means there is a smaller battery pack. This car uses a 96.0-kilowatt-hour (usable capacity), rather than the 108-kWh unit (usable capacity) in the EQS.
Mercedes claims a WLTP-certified range of 327 miles, so it’s safe to assume an EPA number shy of 300. Peak charging happens at a rate of 170 kW with 112 miles of range coming in a claimed 15 minutes. We all are looking forward to seeing the full charging curve on this car, hopefully later on this year.
Although the battery pack is the same as in the standard EQE variants, the motors are AMG-specific – one on the front axle and a slightly larger one on the rear. With unique inverters and higher currents, the motors produce more power. They’re also optimized for repeated acceleration runs with improved cooling and heat-resistant ceramic coating.
Other upgrades include “lightweight” 21-inch wheels, optional ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering, and AMG Ride Control adaptive air suspension. That’s all impressive on paper, but more exciting is the 617 horsepower – 677 when using the AMG Race Start (launch control).
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Design
04:20 Interior
06:56 Hardware Changes
07:31 Driving Impressions
10:42 Conclusion
