Author: Doraemon

“Things change. The Tao of heaven is change itself.”

EQE is another new fully electric luxury mid-to-large-sized sedan launched by Mercedes-Benz on the EVA platform at the Shunyi plant after implementing the “comprehensive electrification” strategy.

Currently, the trend of “electricity” and “intelligence” is unstoppable. In the season of harvest, Mercedes-Benz sets off on the road of transformation and “innovation”.

Building a modern Shunyi plant with electric vehicles as the core and establishing a complete digital ecosystem for automobile production and manufacturing is the base camp for Mercedes-Benz EQE’s “quality manufacturing”.

On the 29th, at the invitation of Mercedes-Benz, we were able to experience EQE’s ultimate “inside and outside repair” in all directions.

Design – “Beauty”

The EQ series of Mercedes-Benz is a signpost for Mercedes-Benz’s transformation to electric vehicles. EQE is one of them. Experts in the industry believe that its birth will lead the EQ series to open up a new world for Mercedes-Benz in the field of new energy.

EQE’s personality is unique and independent. The seamless design of the body, coupled with the front face of the nocturnal star array, has a “trendy” sense. The biggest advantage is the overall body’s “bow-shaped” design. From the appearance alone, its uniqueness gives people the intuition that it is one of a kind. It is not a new force, nor is it BMW or Audi. Since the EQE’s design is aimed at reducing wind resistance and saving energy, the EQE’s exterior design has a more futuristic sense of beauty than new automotive players and is more focused on aerodynamics. The trendy and technological elements are fully displayed in the EQE.

From a data perspective, the author is most satisfied with the size of the EQE 350. Its length, width, and height are 4969mm, 1906mm, and 1514mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 3120mm and a maximum 20-inch wheel that gives it a large and imposing appearance. As a mid-to-large-sized sedan, these body size data make the EQE look like a fashionable pioneer with both style and substance, making it a charming sight whether driving in the city or parked in a suburban villa.

The design of the EQE also has a major feature, which is the rear-wheel steering that it is equipped with. The rear-wheel steering system, which can reach up to 10 degrees, can reduce the turning radius to 10.7 meters. During the test drive, the author found that the greatest advantage of “rear-wheel steering” is that it makes it easier to turn around on narrow roads, which is very practical in dynamic driving, especially in urban street scenes.

Due to the fact that the EQE has basically inherited many of the configurations of the EQS, such as the gentlemen’s function in the rear, the rear center armrest, front wireless charging, self-timer camera, comfortable rear headrests, rear illuminated welcome pedals, and other 10 customized configurations, the luxurious and beautiful design fills the details of the entire car.

Perception of “Beauty”

The luxury perception of the EQE 350 is often more deeply felt when driving at night. Firstly, because it is equipped with intelligent digital headlights with lighting effectiveness up to 2.6 million pixels, the brightness and recognition of this lighting can even be felt from a hundred meters away.

Secondly, when inside the car, the luxurious atmosphere is immediately evident, and the digital cockpit is the highlight of the EQE. Especially with the 12.3-inch instrument screen and 12.8-inch central control screen from the S-class sedan, with a high resolution of 210ppi, the picture quality is even more delicate and exquisite, making it very convenient to read information at night.The Mercedes-Benz EQE is worthy of praise for its Burmester Berlin surround sound system with 15 speakers, which can transmit two types of personalized simulated sound waves, immersing the listener in the music whether it be catchy-pop or grand symphony.

It is worth mentioning that the EQE’s MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system comes from its sibling EQS. This intelligent system has powerful learning abilities and provides personalized suggestions for information entertainment, driving comfort and vehicle function operation. Drivers can access all applications with a user-friendly interface that shows only the applications that are needed. Many people feel that driving the EQE is less stressful due to the support of the zero-level menu that eliminates complicated operations. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz EQE has its unique interpretation in terms of intelligence.

The new EQE is proud of its perception and intelligence. Equipped with custom Amap navigation and AR scene-passing navigation, EQ-optimized navigation, speech assistant and other functions, it brings customers an easy driving experience. It also supports full-screen display of 3D indoor maps on the dashboard, which is quite helpful when passing through CBDs or looking for hidden restaurants in the city. In addition, the new EQE supports wireless CarPlay, which enables seamless interaction with a smartphone.

The Beauty in Driving

The driving experience of EQE is truly satisfying. It reconciles comfort and control, overturning the traditional belief of “driving a BMW, sitting in a Mercedes-Benz.” The all-new EQE is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 215 kW and a maximum torque of 556 Nm, achieving an official acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.

First of all, compared with the new forces in the industry, EQE’s power delivery is also immediate. Especially during high-speed driving, the strong sense of acceleration will be more intense. And the dizziness that the new forces may produce during acceleration did not occur during our test drive.

Secondly, the chassis tuning of this car is stable and solid, with excellent performance. It adopts a 4-link front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension, so the delicate filtering performance on bumpy roads is beyond the reach of some of the new car makers. The entire car not only provides a smooth and comfortable ride but also performs with a sense of sportiness when driving.

It is surprising that on the highway, the wind and tire noise that many cars may produce when reaching a certain speed are extremely weak on the EQE, and can barely be heard. One cannot help but admire the handling of the sound insulation details of this car, the entire cockpit is very quiet during the driving process, allowing the author and his colleagues to enjoy this rare and comfortable atmosphere.

Of course, the EQE of Mercedes-Benz has shown the accumulation of a century-old brand in terms of material selection for its technological configuration details. This car has added many practical functions, such as combining road scenes with navigation prompts through AR technology. We can clearly see various road scenes, road names, road signs, etc. through the central control screen. For those who are driving in an unfamiliar city, the accurate guidance is necessary.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the EQE of Mercedes-Benz is also well-equipped. As it is fitted with an L2 level intelligent driving assistance system, including common functions such as adaptive cruise control, active braking, active lane-changing assistance, automatic obstacle avoidance, it can be said that it has all the necessary safety features.

The long range of the Mercedes-Benz EQE is certainly a major selling point for consumers. With an impressive result of 752 kilometers under the CLTC comprehensive working conditions, it outperforms its peers. Equipped with a 96.1 kWh NCM811 battery cell, it has a power consumption of 13.7 kWh per 100 kilometers, which is reassuring for drivers. For a luxury electric vehicle with omnipresent and fully equipped features, being able to effectively solve range anxiety is certainly a relief for potential buyers.

Under the call of aesthetics, the EQE advances with intelligence, and every detail demonstrates its outstanding energy efficiency. It is dedicated to creating a sensory all-rounder and refreshing the way of innovation. After a thorough test drive, this Mercedes-Benz EQE certainly excels in the “electric” aspect. With the added strength of the Mercedes brand, this car has strong market appeal and product competitiveness in the 500,000 RMB level range. For high-end consumers who pursue higher quality, the all-new EQE will be an excellent luxury electric choice.

Translation by Doraemon:

Under the call of aesthetics, the EQE advances with intelligence, and every detail demonstrates its outstanding energy efficiency. It is dedicated to creating a sensory all-rounder and refreshing the way of innovation. After a thorough test drive, this Mercedes-Benz EQE certainly excels in the “electric” aspect. With the added strength of the Mercedes brand, this car has strong market appeal and product competitiveness in the 500,000 RMB level range. For high-end consumers who pursue higher quality, the all-new EQE will be an excellent luxury electric choice.

Of course, the long range of the Mercedes-Benz EQE is a major selling point for consumers. After all, it has an impressive result of 752 kilometers under the CLTC comprehensive working conditions, outperforming its peers. Equipped with a 96.1 kWh NCM811 battery cell, it has a power consumption of 13.7 kWh per 100 kilometers, which is enough to put drivers at ease. For a luxury electric vehicle that is omnipresent and fully equipped, being able to effectively solve range anxiety means that potential buyers will have no hesitations to acquire it.

This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.