Pretoria. Just a few months after the South African launch of the EQS, Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa is already presenting the next Mercedes-EQ model based on the electric architecture developed specifically for electric vehicles, the new EQE. The sporty business saloon offers all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format.

At market launch, the local model range initially comprises two variants: the EQE 350+ with 215 kW and 565 Nm, as well as the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC with 350 kW and 858 Nm. With a WLTP driving range of up to 645 km, the EQE offers customers the best of all worlds, reconciling innovation, emotion and sustainability. 

More details on the local Mercedes-EQE range will be announced later this month. Later this year, Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa will also introduce the EQE SUV and EQS SUV, bringing the local battery EV model range to a total of seven, the most extensive and varied offered by any manufacturer.

Technical data  

EQE 350+ Mercedes-AMG 


EQE 43 4MATIC
Drive system layout Rear Front and Rear
Electric motor(s) Permanently excited synchronous motor(s) (PSM)
Rated output (kW) 215 350
Rated torque (Nm) 565 858
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (s) 6.4 4.2 
Top speed (limited) (km/h) 210 210
Battery energy content, usable (kWh) 90.56 90.56
AC charging time, three phase 
(11/22 kW) (0-100% SOC) (h) 9.25/4.75 9.25/4.75
DC charging capacity, max. (kW) 170 170
C charging time at quick-charging station (10-80% SOC) 
(min) 32 32 

Power consumption (WLTP) 
(kWh/100 km) 16.7-15.5 22.4-19.6
WLTP range (km) Up to 645 Up to 535