Mercedes-AMG EQE 53: Can An Electric AMG Ever Be Fun?

[@GiovanniiRosa]

I’d love one but I just don’t like the outside! Too blobby

[@shaidurrahman8575]

And you can’t afford it

[@jettseoldam4160]

@@shaidurrahman8575 and what if he can?

[@jootai]

Agreed

[@manoz6194]

wonder what it would look like in estate form?

[@GudieveNing]

This is why Hyundai/KIA will own the future. Just look at the IONIQ 6 and how well received it has been. And then there is Genesis, relatively affordable ICE and EV luxury that shows Merc a thing or two, even if the front grill on the Genesis 60 looks awful. (Saw and sat in it it at Fully Charged. Interior is very Merc, a good thing.)

[@ashley_neal]

This or a Taycan? No contest, the Porsche every time in every category.

[@bluemonstrosity259]

This has way more roomy back seats

[@christhompson4630]

This car is uglier than the competition, certainly when compared to the Taycan or etron GT but Mercedes are showing up the competition in terms of technology and interior design (though the placement of the buttons on the centre console is a bit odd)

[@collenmusemwa]

True, Porsche managed to make the taycan a good car. Which just happened to be electric.

[@nyc863]

“if you are rich enough” (for the home chargers). sorry what? this is an AMG 53 by definition, the buyer is rich.

[@chm1701]

Agreed. It’s over £100k to buy this car, so you’d have to be rich to buy it.

[@KL_Stereo]

Rich enough to own a stately home and have your own charging station at home

[@senoow4215]

@@chm1701 10k to lease 😂😆

[@chm1701]

@@iannealcole. You’re trying to tell me that £100k is average for cars sold nowadays? That’s rubbish. More like 30-40k.

[@Rapido20]

@@chm1701 you don’t get it’s very very different to afford a 100k financed car than to be rich how on earth you don’t realize that is beyond me

[@joeynessily]

The battery size isn’t the limiting factor… it’s the efficiency.. 2 miles per KWh is pants.. if this could do 3.5 miles per kwh, like it’s competitors, then the battery could be 30%+ smaller, saving considerable weight while giving the same range. The weight saving would improve the driving dynamics of this car would massively. Balance of battery size and efficiency is what’s needed for a performance EV vehicle.

[@lonerider5315]

Very true, also a great leap in battery technology is needed

[@MyMednas]

When driven economically rather than on a road test, it will easily get more than 3 miles /kWh.

[@AutoTraderTV]

@@MyMednas we managed 1.6 mpkwh sustained cruising at 60-70mph.

[@manoz6194]

@@AutoTraderTV laaammmeeeee

[@aeonturnip2]

@@AutoTraderTV Wow, that's awful, especially given how streamlined the thing looks. It should be able to achieve well north of 4 mile per kWh like Tesla, Hyundai and Kia do routinely. No excuses really.

[@Francis-of8cw]

It's still impressive how much electric cars have improved in a span of 10 years. Imagine another 10 years, with denser solid state batteries and more compact engines, I'm sure the weight is going to go down a lot.

[@Taylor___]

Imagine we spent that time improving hydrogen instead?

[@aviator-kn8zq]

EV’s are a fad . Hydrogen yes 🙌🏽

[@jochem1986]

Any propulsion system where you have to convert to another energy carrier is a fad, because that's how you lose efficiency. That's why BEVs are the way forward.

[@goncalotr]

@@aviator-kn8zq hydrogen? With what motors, the ones that only work with ideal tolerances? Or to use it as range extenders make only an worse electric car while being worse to the environment than using fossil fuel in the same situation?

[@stormwindchampion3992]

Hydrogen cars still need batteries and motors as well as fuel cells. The processing of hydrogen isn't particularly efficient either, making it wasteful. As hydrogen is a gas it has a low density so storing enough for use in a car needs high pressures which is dangerous as hydrogen is explosive. There are alternate hydrogen storage methods that could be safer and prove more fruitful but they may still be under academic or early industry research. There is an autotrader video discussing why hydrogen has fallen off for now. It's simple but it's enough for the majority to understand. There will also be more in depth videos from the educational content creators. Hydrogen is a long way off for cars. For larger vehicles, mass transit and energy storage it may be more suitable

[@lonerider5315]

This was built and DESIGNED by engineers. Sometimes engineering isn’t pretty.

[@lachie5687]

Which is exactly why designers exist... Also, it's not just the overall shape that is ugly, all the lines and small details are shit too, as is the case with all the new generation Mercedes bar the G-Class.

[@ashishkalam9337]

Actually it's poor engineering, the lucid air achieves the same drag coefficient with better design and better use of space and better performance at similar or better price.

[@pinkikoley397]

Mercedes forgot there are something called designers or maybe they fired all their designers.

[@Robbo123]

A midnight 🕛 upload is always great here in the UK 🇬🇧 Rory! 🔥👍

[@Goodman-4525]

Given what Lucid is doing with the Air I think Mercedes really could do better with how they designed the car. No frunk AND less interior space in a car roughly the same size is just proof of that

[@lassebauer]

It's good that it's fast, so you don't have to look at it for very long

[@manoz6194]

oooh burn!!

[@xxz1434]

Seen it in real life and its not bad looking at all.

[@lassebauer]

@@xxz1434 I'm sure it does. I just don't understand why most electric cars look like an ergonomic shoe..

[@xxz1434]

@@lassebauer Battery tech is still not the best, so they try make them as aerodynamic as possible while complying with pedestrian safety laws for maximum efficiency

[@RemoteSpeed007]

@@lassebauer For Efficiency, allowing longer range and less recharges.

[@Pottsayy]

As an E55 / S63 owner, it's sacrilege what MB has done to the Affalterbach brand. SMH

[@metrix9125]

Lets keep our old benzes, the future is scary....

[@craigkoeries5753]

Because of Rory , im watching auto trader. Keep up the good and funny reviews.

[@francis5279]

The interior screens and the part for the passenger to play video is awesome. I love it.

[@GudieveNing]

Thing is, if I was a passenger, and I have been in as well as owned EVs, I would be enthusiastically keeping an eye on the driver screens to monitor all that telemetry!

[@fastfish6307]

I think it looks better then the eqs though .

[@burddog0792]

8:27 It's obvious the entire interior was designed to market the useless tech overload instead of practicality. The new Mercedes are probably the least practical interiors right ahead of the new VWs.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I preordered a Cadillac Lyriq AWD. The only thing the EQS has that the Caddy doesn’t is the passenger side display

[@ro1857]

show off!

[@ld9387]

This is an EQE though

[@QeeQee1]

Just imagine how disgusting the dash will look with all the finger prints! I do not understand the purpose this car serves? Much more expensive, certainly not fun to drive, absolute nightmare for charging, much heavier, way more wear and tear, tires that will die sooner, roads that will damage faster by weight....oh I forgot quite dumb looking as well.

[@goranmancevski5550]

Mercedes new material is on its way comes soon. Stay tuned.

[@margussakk126]

That pretty much sums it up

[@jeebus2121]

That's the primary issue they're going to have: the excitement from a "performance" electric vehicle more or less only comes from outright speed. You can drive an older Aston Vantage or early Mercedes C63 or Porsche 911 around at 30mph and enjoy the experience from the sounds alone.

[@CherylCold]

The general purpose is for certain people to make a massive amount of money and the government to control your black box.

[@tushanewilliams6212]

is this the best design Merc could come up with??

[@garethedwards2883]

Great to see AMG are working on the new EV's and making them great fun.

[@markt9023]

Fun for 30 mins then stand around waiting for it to charge 8hours!! I'd rather stick with fuel ones!!

[@garethedwards2883]

@@markt9023 Hi Mark with rapid DC charging at hopefully around 150 to 200 Kwh it shouldn't take too long but what fun it will be when it is charged

[@markt9023]

@@garethedwards2883 Yep but most are AC charge so 😴😴😴 while you wait!! And to change them everywhere how green is your car? Not every at all!!

[@garethedwards2883]

@@markt9023 Hi Mark I know EV's are the future so it is great to have performance ones but I am a petrol guy as you can't beat the sound of a C63 AMG V8 or a Lamborghini V12 😁

[@markt9023]

@@garethedwards2883 Cars in the United Kingdom are now being fitted with speed limiters as part of their mandatory measures, with the most commonly used variety being the Intelligent Speed Assistant (ISA). The ISA works by using GPS data alone, with cameras for traffic sign recognition fitted to the front of the car - or a combination of the two. A speed limiter could also affect the engine power, which decreases the speed. Speed limiters are designed to prevent drivers from exceeding certain speed limits and prompt them via audio, visual and haptic. that performance will come in handy!!🤔

[@mariowhyte2816]

Performance numbers don't lie...but that jellybean bloody looking exterior design and the sheer mass of it give me pause. Thank you for the review Rory!!! That intro had me rolling!!! "You can't fire me mate, ok fine, I will do the review" Legend!!!

[@KevinBJones-dv2nn]

Great video! Your team's video production quality is always top-notch!

[@Kraven83]

The car might be fast, but the "fun" part in driving a car comes from mastering the inputs and the car's reactions to the road. Today's cars are so advanced that driving them is very similar to using a driving sim... you're limited to steering wheel input and accelerator/brake pedal input. Not much to do, frankly. And you can feel the challenge only by going way too fast for it to be reasonable on open roads. Unfortunately if you bring this crop of cars to the track, they'll perform very badly because of their weight. So no, an AMG BEV can't *really* be fun.

[@thepericlesof8449]

This man knows what's up

[@MrKlawUK]

ICE is going the same way with 8+ gear auto boxes to improve efficiency and meet emissions standards

[@senoow4215]

Idk bro i actually love how all EVs feel and drive 🤷 way cheaper to drive and no extra air emissions also

[@GAMERIC5]

100% facts BEV are very practical and very fast but not fun.

[@thisisnotpublic6569]

I have had a lot of fun with BEVs. It's a different flavor of fun but fun regardless

[@Maceyee1]

They should put a microphone next to the motor and use that noise in the cabin

[@aliasad2143]

We need that Bentley update Rory 👀

[@stephenlane9168]

Nice presentation Rory as always , classy and quality, entertaining and informative 👌👏

[@Challenger160]

Ev's are fast but it's only the torque and acceleration that they have going for them. You can't be doing 90 on the streets and expect to have no run ins with police so it's not even worth it. The lack of any meaningful sound kills it for me. The sound of a car is a big part of the enjoyment.

[@ertugrulbae46]

Its got the looks that only a mother can love....

[@alexemergineer3202]

Can't wait for review of the EQS SUV.

[@gideontladi]

I really like Rory's videos.

[@joebloggs4191]

Yes it is soulless! For a performance car I’d continue using a good old combustion engine until I can’t no more!

[@sizwemavundla9599]

Perfect description... it lacks soul... it's a battery on wheels...

[@sunnohh]

Idk I would consider a porsche ev at this point

[@joebloggs4191]

@@sunnohh Each to their own I guess but for me if I was to pick a Porsche I'd have the Cayman GT4 or GT4RS or 911GT3 / GTS / Turbo etc. all way more fun than the EV and if I needed 4 doors the BMW M5CS or the up coming BMW M3 Touring but heck I wouldn't buy new so there are plenty of tasty fantastic machinery available second hand, for a performance car I just wouldn't. Now for my everyday workhorse maybe that can be an EV only except my everyday workhorse is an estate car (station wagon) and there ain't any of those in EVs yet.

[@marvinm4676]

yessir

[@manoz6194]

8:48 I like this angle!

[@rolfknappmann]

Okay, here's a simple idea: You got like a ton of speakers in your AMG and there are videogames that can mimic the sound of different engines pretty well (not just idling! (sorry Tesla)) and it can't be that hard to have an Option to make the inside of the car sound like the inside of any petrol AMG as you're accelerating. (Or to make your VW EV sound like a Lamborghini V12 on the inside) And maybe putt a rumble function in the seat, or something like that to make you feel, like you'd be driving the AMG GT Black Series, but without the emission and without waking up your neighbors, when you start the car at 7 in the morning. Note: this is just a theory. I don't know, if it would actually enhance the driving experience, but I don't see why they're not doing it and at least give it a try. You could only have the sound from your back speakers or front speakers, depending on where the mimicked engine's usually positioned to make it feel even more realistic and you could alter the volume of just the engine sound. I'd just like to see if it was cool.

[@MyMednas]

Like an i8. It's horrible and unnecessary in my opinion. In the real world, nobody would turn it on.

[@John_code]

Love these Merc EV's but they have to improve the front design of these machines. I suspect they might want to leave the looks with the combustion engine machines for now and improve the EV design when the combustion gets fazed out

[@fastfish6307]

Yeah the back looks pretty good what do you think?

[@Hyrppa95]

@@fastfish6307 In my opinion front and back are good but the side profile is weird.

[@fastfish6307]

@@Hyrppa95 yeah i agree.

[@nathanyeo2621]

Agreed

[@MobbJusticeTV]

For a company that makes great cars, I don't understand why Mercedes Benz, and now AMG, would ruin it's electric line of vehicles by making them so visually unappealing on the outside

[@frankblack0503]

How can a brand that made such beautiful cars make something this ugly

[@HuhWhat101]

"in profile it's a bit blobby" Very true

[@oliverkirk3343]

Great review Rory, Few things - Did you see the lag in that screen?!!! On a £100k car?? Wow. Also that hyper screen is a £8k option! You have to be slightly mad to walk into Mercedes and buy this car. 250 miles from a 95kwh battery is also terrible. Do better Merc!

[@Calle28]

I drove it. What lag in the screen ?

[@asapmonkey2393]

one of the only electric cars to carry a distinguished shaped from gas vehicles. This is unique to the design language one imagined years before electric cars came out

[@richardlabeja]

But it looks awful from nearly every angle. Same with the EQS.

[@Waleey_001]

Mhen your car reviews is always on point ✅

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The EQS, I’ve driven the 580 BTW, is in a class by itself. My problem is that it’s way too small to be an “electric S-class”

[@catalicos]

Given that it is a merc E class, I think it's just fine as an EV. Sure AMG is sportiness, but in this case it's added sportiness to a comfort-biased car. The discussion will be different probably for a GT (R) or for Porsches, Ferraris and Lambos. Personallly, I don't believe it's a wrong direction.. I just wish all the main daily cars were EVs and then have a few ICE sport cars from each brand.. and not just the supercars.. I mean just keep a good ol' fashioned manual Miata in production, for the fun of it and have the rest of the Mazda lineup electrified :)

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

2.6 tonnes! Has any engineer calculated the safe load weights for multi-storey car parks? At around a tonne extra per car (compared to the ICE equivalent) this could become an issue - especially as they will need to be parked there whilst recharging. It may become the norm to only allow EVs on the lower floors?

[@louisbebensn2886]

No. Don’t think so.

[@briananthony4044]

Good point, never crossed my mind.

[@nathanyeo2621]

Thats a super valid point.

[@MS-it4gb]

I LOVE the looks of this car. I am not getting the opinion of so many that feel otherwise.

[@dracozain1023]

You know what, this thing kinda grew on me, you can absolutely not complain with that much power, its just the round front part that doesnt do it for me. amg is suppose to be aggressive in the front or just sharp and long sharklike, amg gtr gt gtc, im sure the electric ones after this will look much more beautiful

[@T0NYMANUEL]

So it's an AMG? So it has a handmade battery 😂😂

[@ld9387]

Or handmade electric motor. Battery would be the petrol tank.

[@Under_Construction100]

Oh noooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@athenkosisilandela4202]

Nice review Rory….

[@wordtothewise711]

Mercedes Needs to Give Honda Its Props Cause they Made the Coolest looking Civic I Have Seen since the Si

[@jimmyking1205]

That lock/unlock tune is literally the beginning of the Jaws theme tune 🦈

[@nosmoking7851]

This company made the FIRST CAR ever. Impressive how the adapt and use their knowledge to make new cars for new ages. I think that this car looks GREAT and much interesting than most other EV-s on the market today that have no distinct features and mostly look like japanese cars from the 90's!

[@Watch2LearnABit]

Well said, "AMG stands for noise, fury, and understated aggression".

[@niilokko]

Always great to watch your reviews...your insight and comments makes it always worth watching....keepit up!!

[@Random.ChanneI]

I actually do like the design!

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video Rory 👌

[@siamparagon9250]

So, which EV is the most efficient with its battery pack?? Talk about range , costs and cost comparisons with other manufacturers. AMG seems super expensive for what it offers.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I wonder how these EQS models will age? The EQS with Hyperscreen has a better interior and more practicality than a S-class W223. Will these cars depreciate quickly or only after the 10-year Battery warranty ends?

[@fancycavegaming620]

E is for Ugleeeee

[@GudieveNing]

1:48 James at Officially Gassed says “Hold my beer/enthusiasm/smile!” :)

[@l2etranger]

The future is coming back. It’s a transition that will be progressive from the weight of the car, range distances or charging times, but most of all the user’s experience to leave the past behind and appreciate the calm and silence of journeying. Many will look back on the old days of donuts and burning rubber, wondering what they were thinking.

[@ranginator]

1:46 The start is so powerful and fast that the trunk opening button even turned 😂

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Ok now because these have fewer moving parts in terms of the engine and gearbox, is it more reliable? And if they were mechanically, is the software running this thing programmed to just shit the bed in 2 years?

[@virgilpalmer2427]

They had a chance to really deliver a very dynamic looking car.. (what the heck happened..)

[@wordtothewise711]

They wanted to make a stamens amd build the most aerodynamic car. Now they got all eyes on them for both good and bad reasons.

[@mrharry8466]

I really like the interior. The exterior looks ok. I want a electric car. However, I will NOT buy a car that weighs 2.6 tonnes. 2 tonnes is a push. 1.7- 1.8 or less I'm happy.. 0-60 in less than 6 sec. Top speed 120, dont need and cant use any more than that.

[@senoow4215]

Look at MG Marvel R performance, 400$/month to lease and it does 0-50km in like 2 sec i belive

[@mrharry8466]

@@senoow4215 That was a surprise. Wasn't expecting that, looks good and doesn't weigh more than a field of hippo's

[@senoow4215]

@@mrharry8466 it drives amazing and interior quality is pretty good actually, go test drive one and see! :)

[@mrharry8466]

@@senoow4215 👍 XRP and you wont need to lease anything Nov 2025.....buy now......just a heads up.

[@senoow4215]

@@mrharry8466 what do u mean? 😆

[@pfwww12]

I live in Philadelphia. We have over 155 suburbs. I see this thing all the time now. And honestly, They aren't too striking to the eye. The big benz body moves like a EV and it doesn't have the suspension as a normal benz. Being is a old city with horrible streets you can always see a cars body roll or rattle. And it rattles along bumps. No shade. Not in a sound way but it didnt look comfortable as a normal Benz.

[@ydid687]

its funny how history and perspective works, in my mind 3-400 year old cities are modern and VERY recent, come to Asia or Europe dude, you'll see millennia year old grand cities

[@keithireland6627]

Brilliant analysis thanks.

[@gdog7860]

I must say AMG got it right with the look of this car. It’s stunning n compact to me

[@ld9387]

It looks awkward

[@hannthenan]

Compact? Naaa

[@SuperMauricem]

Watching this review on my phone below a pic of you with the McLaren and then scroll down to the review with the Lamborghini. For all of the wonderful features of this AMG I cannot get over the astonishing lack of styling and that price is eye watering - whilst I have a few more years of petroleum products these will be the pool of options that I will be choosing from especially when contemplating a £100k purchase. Thank you Mercedes but no thanks

[@goranmancevski5550]

For you, well said.

[@shafiulalam6411]

Imagine getting an AMG badge for effectively getting a software update

[@MrGMawson2438]

Brilliant regeneration

[@deanchur]

What's with the gap in the plastics between the steering wheel airbag cover and the topside of the steering wheel column? It's at least half a centimetre. It's not between any moving parts so it doesn't need clearance for movement. I haven't seen a gap like that in any Dacia review

[@bolt5564]

Please mike the sounds the car is making when you're trying to show them to us. Right now I have to turn the volume way up to try and hear the quiet sounds the car is making and then back down before you start talking.

[@mikes177]

The little door for the washer fluid is horrible. Why not hide it behind the Mercedes emblem on the grill or somewhere else more discrete?

[@MattMussett]

Bet it drive like a dream mans car.. 🥰🤩

[@chm1701]

‘For me, the jury’s still out’. - Rory. Yes. Me too. Not that I can even afford one in the first place.

[@mikadavies660]

As its a Brave New World... Maybe this can only be compared against the Porsche Taycan, KIA EV6 GT, Lotus etc. As price vs performance vs practicality on a battery scale. As clearly measured against a V8 AMG is not a logical contest but an emotional one.

[@tonybhogal8112]

It might be quick, with amazing acceleration off the line, but it will only ever be an appliance. There is nothing to get excited about, no noise, no emotion... I'll stick with my M157 thanks. And who signed off that design, its DULL and HIDEOUS..!!

[@TC-V8]

You mention something over 450 bhp for each motor but then say total power is 6 something? Which is it? Or are they leaving power on the table for the AMG63?

[@TheLeeattwood]

I like engine and exhaust roar

[@GudieveNing]

Just bought a 2011 Leaf via AutoTrader. Loving it, so thank you! Anyway, I think Merc (and Lucid) will offer the first alternative to the Model S, being they are more refined, and Merc in particular bring all their luxury expertise to the table. I always thought that Tesla should have bought Merc to harness their production and QA expertise. Imagine, a Tesla powertrain in a Merc body. GT in particular!

[@Ss_jacko]

But I like the sound of that monster V8 in the Audi Q7 and BMW X7 and GLE amh

[@arhitectura.din.România]

Another car for everyone. 🤗

[@brynleytalbot778]

Is the engine signed by the craftsman who made it? Without that it’s not an AMG, it’s a bodykit with bolt on bits under the bonnet.

[@joshbacon8241]

Why isn’t Mercedes going to offer the Dynamic Plus package in the UK for now?

[@goodgame7474]

Why the hate, the design is much better than most others

[@ld9387]

This is so bittersweet.

[@toms_garage]

Great video Rory, I never realised the electric E class was over £100k now!!

[@FrozenDung]

AMG one yes, regular one is about 70k I think

[@toms_garage]

@@FrozenDung Still a huge jump from the £40k ICE equivalent

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!

[@whitewalker9622]

2,6 tons?!? Are they kidding. Is it a slab of led?

[@rahuljayachandran4128]

Well dunno what to say,gone are the days of high revving petrol engines😭Its time for a new era and considering the fact that most of us love nature it's high time we embrace electric sports cars as well🤗.I hate the look of it though,Btw Nice review Rory,loved it.

[@emmanuelgeraldo5337]

Don't forget to review the AMG GT Black Series

[@petardenchev75]

Basically you sacrifice 100 miles of range and you pay a lot of money extra, so you can accelerate .05 seconds faster to 62mph and have 10 miles more top speed. Compared with the "normal" EQE

[@ebridgewater]

I just saw you in Blackout (2013). Awesome special 😊

[@Sideways_Singh]

Only issue is the looks, and they should do a simulated manual with clutch, and v8 6.2 sound and the option to still drive auto with no sound.

[@Mike-dd8bd]

The problem with electric cars is that they are only fun when you are flooring or launching them. Seems like ICE cars add a extra layer of fun with the sound and gear changing while they can still be very fast.

[@micahdavidmorningstar4176]

I think it's beautiful in it's on spectacular way. The fake air vents are throwing me off. Yeah the AMG petro sound is completely but at least they are working on improving the future EV sound that I feel AMG is ahead of everyone else. THE BEST OR NOTHING

[@markt9023]

Does it have the new ISA which keeps it to the speed limits??

[@projectpascall8858]

Another nice vid from the reid❤️😂😂

[@menaseven9093]

The Mercedes AMG EQE 53 is the future of electric sport car.

[@skyworks1621]

Finnaly electric cars are taking over. Just more fun and eco friendly, sure no sound but for that I have a motorcycle not just one but a crazy monster...

[@Eye-it-azz]

Thank goodness, i use to love loud cars but as i get older i now realize how stupid they are, i want peace and tranquility not a loud ass Mustang

[@tooflesstesla]

"If you find a high enough steep slope like a mountain, you could start at the top and then have a full battery by the time you get to the bottom". Sorry what? This can be said for all EVs with good one-pedal driving ... you just need to define the mountain!! Some of the things spouted 😂😂😂