2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Mercedes-Benz EQE
Pictured: Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 (V295) 1X7A5782. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Body styles
Class 350 4dr Sedan, Class 350 4dr SUV, Class 500 4dr Sedan, Class 500 4dr SUV
Engines
Electric motor
Horsepower
288 hp
Transmission
1-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
EV
EV range
308 mi · 10.75 h on 240 V
Length
191.3–194.9 in
Curb weight
5,456–5,789 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Long EV rangeUp to 308 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is a midsize car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 195 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,456 lb (Class 350 4dr Sedan).

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 308 miles and takes about 10.75 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.

What changed for 2026

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 EQE — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 EQE →

Trims, performance & features

Powertrain288 hpElectric motor
Transmission1-speed automatic
DriveRWD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

EQE320+

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Vance, Alabama

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 EQE configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Class 350 4dr Sedan194.9 in77.2 in59.4 in122.8 in64.2 / 64.6 in5,456 lb50/50
Class 350 4dr SUV191.3 in76.4 in66.1 in119.3 in65 / 65.4 in5,644 lb49/51
Class 500 4dr Sedan194.9 in77.2 in59.4 in122.8 in64.2 / 64.6 in5,490 lb50/50
Class 500 4dr SUV191.3 in76.4 in66.1 in119.3 in65 / 65.4 in5,681 lb49/51
Class Amg 4dr Sedan194.9 in77.2 in59.1 in122.8 in65 / 63.4 in5,600 lb50/50
Class Amg 4dr SUV192.1 in76.4 in66.1 in119.3 in65 / 65.4 in5,789 lb49/51

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
EQE 320 Plus EV235 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive308 mi · 35.6258 kWh/100mi–$800–
EQE 320 Plus (SUV) EV235 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive302 mi · 36.0755 kWh/100mi–$800–
EQE 320 4matic EV78 and157 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive267 mi · 39 kWh/100mi–$900–
EQE 320 4matic (SUV) EV78 and 257 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive253 mi · 42 kWh/100mi–$950–
AMG EQE 4matic Plus (SUV) EV165 and 295 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive230 mi · 45.5282 kWh/100mi–$1,000–
AMG EQE 4matic Plus EV165 and 295 kW ACPM 6-PhaseAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive220 mi · 48 kWh/100mi–$1,100–
9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $8,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
31.2 MPG2026 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE.

Similar 2026 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE (this car)308 miNot rated0
2026 BMW 3 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2026 BMW 5 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class28 MPGNot rated0
2026 Lexus IS22 MPGNot rated0
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class29 MPGNot rated0
2026 Tesla Model 3363 miNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE.

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Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
1,300 miTypical mileage at failure
Vehicle Speed Control1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Other EQE years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 EQE302 mi–Not rated00
2025 EQE308 mi194.9 inNot rated34
2024 EQE307 mi194.9 inNot rated414

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →