Mercedes EQE SUV vs EQS SUV | ULTIMATE Comparison!

[@flyboyflash3184]

Nick, As always, I enjoy your videos…very good job indeed. Here in the States, running boards are optional on both vehicles, but we found seats in EQS SUV more plush, comfortable particularly with pillows for driver and co-driver. One little nit we had was door arm rests are more substantial, luxurious in EQS. EQE armrests are taken out of the C Class which we find a bit cheap. Not a good move by MB from our perspective. Having owned our EQS SUV for a year now, we have seen 400+ miles on a full charge in mild weather here in South Carolina. However, range falls as temperatures fall. Thankfully, we don’t get too cold here! Keep up the good work. Cheers, Flyboyflash

[@samnnamani]

Thanks for the details. We are a family of 5 used to 7 seaters, we were astonished to find out the EQS has no 6 or 7 seat config here in the UK, a big let down if you ask me. Yet to decide with going for the Tesla X option now. But this is a huge letdown for large families looking to go green.

[@xcwable]

Thanks Nick, I just bought my EQE SUV AMG 43 and there where some details that I did not think about. But now with seeing your review, I'm glad I picked the EQE and not the EQS.

[@npoleary]

Ah very nice! Glad you enjoyed it! I’m sure there are more things but this was what I found in a few hours with them both 🤓

[@chris_ehr]

One big difference between the two is that in EQS SUV you can opt for a third seat row, so 7 seats.

[@GaryV-p3h]

Not in the UK for some reason.

[@davidcollins7667]

@@GaryV-p3h Which is a bit odd given you can get the 3rd row in an EQS in Australia

[@bretho]

Perfect timing and a great video Nick. Have just started my plans to replace my GLE and the EQE variants are certainly on the list. I’m a big fan of the AMG EQE53. Thoughts?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! On paper it looks incredible, sadly haven’t manage to try one yet but I’d imagine it’s faster version with the same luxurious interior coupled with AMG elements for even more sportiness!

[@phil6643]

I'm looking at a MERCEDES-BENZ EQE ESTATE EQE 350 4Matic 215kW AMG Line Prem 89kWh 5dr Auto on a fleet scheme. So the AMG variant is available with the lower powered motor?

[@npoleary]

Not sure I’ve heard of an EQE estate? Just double check with them as Mercedes only make Saloons of that model. There are different power outputs of most EV’s out there, if you go for the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, then you’ll get a slightly different grille and sportier elements to differentiate between the two.

[@chrismartin4654]

The EQS is simply ponderous. The proportions are scaled up.fronthe EQE. Not a fan of the EQS size. Chose the EQE as it's proportions are more pleasing. Mine is outfitted like the demonstrator in the video. Something to note, those AMG wheels are quite costly. I had to replace one at 2,500USD

[@iambetterthanuok]

The front part of the cup holders is a pen holder. And you can option running boards on both of the cars

[@rosstolley]

Great videos as always! 🔥 I have my EQA 250+ Sport Executive on order and arriving April/May. Would love to see your take on what will be my first ever new car and Mercedes. One I think is ‘the’ perfect gateway to EV and Mercedes. There’s very little in reviews on the new EQA Facelifts. 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Ah I know it’s not out yet! Hopefully I can get my hands on one! 🤓

[@GabrielRM]

S class and its variants are really tailored for chauffering, giving the extra luxury at the back (comfier seats, electric adjustments, larger sunroof etc). If you are buying the car to drive it yourself, you're better off with the E classes instead. Unless money really is isn't an issue for you. But then again, 6 figures for a car is absolute bonkers. There is a whole generation still working that bought properties for a quarter of what a car costs nowadays...

[@Plenko88]

6:43 It's a Pen holder! 🙂 Very nice comparison video! 👍

[@npoleary]

Ah! Maybe I should buy a Mercedes pen for next time! 😜

[@FaaizKhan]

i always thought it was to prop up your phone

[@tsmithgb]

Would love to see a comparison of the eqe suv vs the bmw ix 🤔 I have the latter and in the same area if it would be of help 😉

[@robertpawley5715]

Apparently the running boars on the EQE are for aero efficiency.

[@MichaelMason-k9e]

One of the main reasons for owning my Mercedes E-Class and for ordering a EQE SUV is the tank-like heavy safety of their autos, including the electronic safety features. Why when reviewing Mercedes does no one mention their incredibly safe, heavy and physical build with occupant protection in mind,with relation to most other cars that seem VERY light in physical protection? Volvo, too, has this tank-like quality.

[@npoleary]

As I start to compare more models out there I’m sure I’ll touch on that in the future but yeah I know what you mean!

[@nourikawas5417]

thanks Nick for your nice videos. I have a question about the lights in my Mercedes Eqb . Mercedes lighting motto doesn’t appear on the floor when I open my car door . how can I check and fix this?!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! It’s sadly not on all cars from what I’ve seen although most of the time I film during the day so don’t get the opportunity to drive them at night (camera quality’s not that great then! 😅 I’m sure I’ve seen it on GLC and GLE before but not sure about GLB or EQB but chat to Mercedes to know for sure!

[@fmsantoscar]

The price is astronomical compared to the ICE equivalents

[@GabrielRM]

What manufacturers read: "Higher price on ICE to tighten the gap" 📝

[@lovelee7283]

Hi Nick ! I enjoy watch your channel and you are awesome! I have 2022 EQB, which has only been driven 3,800 miles. Factory schedule maintenance is 2 years or 25,000 miles. So how to reset or eliminat the display on the car screen that the service is overdue, but it is not needed ? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey lovelee7283, Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! I’d advise you double check, modern cars will tell you when you need a service and with Mercedes 90% of models are once a year OR every 15,000 miles (whichever comes first) If your car is telling you it needs a service, then it is most likely due one. I’m not aware that EQB’s are 2 years so I would advise to get it checked out! Chat with Mercedes to be 100% sure as I could be wrong.

[@fmsantoscar]

10:09 how can you tell it has airmatic from looking at the menu?

[@GabrielRM]

Guessing from having a suspension setting from the drive mode (transmission, suspension, steering and ESP - I think). Also, the actual feel of it.

[@npoleary]

Yeah basically when you adjust the Drive Mode you can see it also adjusts the suspension. And you can feel the difference when driving if you adjust it while on the move 🤓

[@fmsantoscar]

@@npoleary cheers for that 😊

[@njdevilshockey]

hello! i have a question. Does the EQE SUV have a front lightbar? I know that the EQS has one but I have an EQE and it looks like it has a front lightbar, but it wont turn on. can you help?

[@npoleary]

Hey! Thanks for watching! Sadly I didn’t get to test it at night so I’m not sure. I’m sure if you ask Mercedes though they can check it out for you. From Mercedes promo materials it does look like it but it might be different in selected countries where it’s sold

[@urbanfox2004]

What about the EQB, is there an option for the Hyperscreen on this vehicle?

[@npoleary]

No sadly the interior I would imagine is too small Hyperscreen is only found on EQS, EQE, EQS SUV & EQE SUV I believe.

[@dayuu4]

Nick, many thanks for your informative videos as always. One doubt I've always had - is it okay to switch the modes (dynamic, comfort, sport ...) while driving or actively in motion. Usually I prefer switching this when I'm at a complete halt. Thanks

[@SM-py2rp]

I do it on my diesel GLE , no issues

[@npoleary]

Hey dayuu4, oh yeah of course you can 🤓 It’s designed that way, it would be pretty convenient if you had to stop each time. Super useful though in a variety of driving scenarios! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@dayuu4]

@@SM-py2rp got it. Thanks

[@dayuu4]

@@npoleary Makes sense, cheers!

[@bosse1998]

I had expected EQS to be more luxurious!

[@npoleary]

They’re almost identical 👍🏼 EQS definitely has more space though

[@phil6643]

I'm looking at a MERCEDES-BENZ EQE ESTATE EQE 350 4Matic 215kW AMG Line Prem 89kWh 5dr Auto on a fleet scheme. So the AMG variant is available with the lower powered motor too?

[@npoleary]

Not sure I’ve heard of an EQE estate? Just double check with them as Mercedes only make Saloons of that model. There are different power outputs of most EV’s out there, if you go for the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, then you’ll get a slightly different grille and sportier elements to differentiate between the two.

[@phil6643]

@@npoleary I think they mean SUV, not estate.

[@npoleary]

Ah okay, the EQE SUV that makes sense 🤓

[@phil6643]

@@npoleary So is there an AMG version with the lower powered motor?

[@npoleary]

@phil6643 there’s AMG Line which it would be anyway in the UK but then the high performance version with tweaks to the exterior. You can’t add the AMG 53 looks to the one with less power from Mercedes directly from what I’ve seen and according to their brochures

[@jimwu3319]

Running board are an option

[@schietdammer]

exactly, you can also get them on the EQS or remove them from the EQE.

[@samnnamani]

We were about to place an order for the EQS only to discover it has no 7 or 6 seater option for the UK market, making it a let down. With that being considered, what is the justification to pass on the EQE for this? NOTHING

[@robertpawley5715]

What happened to the EQD?

[@handscombmj]

Lovely cars but I can’t help look at those prices and be amazed at the big difference to the brand new E class. Some 30K depending on models. I’m all for trying to save the planet but the prices difference between ICE and Electric is huge wherever you look. The rich will enjoy Electric and feel good about themselves😊

[@GabrielRM]

The irony is that manufacturers are actively complaining to governments about their deadlines because EVs aren't selling as much as they hoped. If only we could figure out why

[@daveylau]

Is it a seven seaters for both?

[@npoleary]

I believe now offer 7 seats in the EQS SUV but EQE SUV is only 5 seats

[@Professor-Jack]

Well then Mr O. Glad to see you are looking well Brilliant review on 2 expensive cars the car on the right is really big much taller also, the running boards i like those a lot but the price for both for me have to be second hand, these however will bring the price down on the EQC 400 Question Nick, back seats i noticed your legs were not in contact with the seat, iv noticed that with these types of cars every one says ye plenty of head room well not really the seat is almost lever with the floor the way wee are going the car makers will be telling us its ok there are not rear seats you now sit on the floor in stead you get more head room to boot at no extra cost ye right im like you stuff the back seats im not going to be sitting in them however i do want a tall car as for me its easy to get in and out so im limited to the cars i want there is really only a hand full im looking at however i do keep cutting into my savings iv just ordered a 86" TV for my birthday on the 14th of this month ah so iv added a few months on till i get my bat mobile

[@npoleary]

Ooo nice! That’s a big TV! 👀 Ah yes I always have that problem in the rear of cars (I have long legs!) 😅

[@TheYeekt]

Thanks Nick for the comparison of the two EQ vehicles. I do understand that they have towing functions too right? What about the function that jump when you are trapped in rough terrain does EQ has that compared to the petrol engine?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Pretty sure I saw that you could Tow with them, of course it’ll dramatically reduce range on any EV if you do that but yes they could. Think there was an option to add towing or something and that went up to 3,500kg 🤓 Of and I’m sure I saw there was an option to raise the car higher too

[@TheYeekt]

@@npoleary thanks bro for the prompt reply noted lol. But I still prefer the petrol version. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@npoleary]

No worries! GLE & GLS? Yeah they’re also pretty good! 👍🏼

[@lugingeruk1839]

Hard to justify the difference in price. They look the same. Pretty dull and uninspiring in my opinion, specially for that amount cash! Crazy. Great comparison video, cheers 👍

[@npoleary]

Glad you enjoyed the comparison! What’s your go to car for styling if you’re not a fan? 🤓

[@palsennerud9992]

EQE SUV costs in start in Norway 56100 pounds

[@Wet.Squirrel]

Fender and bonnet are different. Just look at the gap.

[@SM-py2rp]

Wow..the price of these things makes me wonder to wait for a bit longer unless you are a business owner and can claim the tax breaks etc

[@jp6975]

The EQS SUV is horrifically overpriced for what it is. I mean, ~£130K/140K for these is crazy. The EQE is also overpriced - not quite as bad but horrific nonetheless. At these prices they are NOT good cars. The saloon version is a fair bit cheaper but still too expensive for what it is. The values of these things on the used market has plummeted spectacularly - proving how overrated they are. You can't even configure an EQS saloon on the Mercedes UK configurator - maybe Mercedes has worked out that nobody wants one and have stopped selling them in the UK. Loads of examples of 22-plate EQS saloons for sale for ~£61k with way less than 10K miles - and still not selling. These cars were £105k new! If you're in the market for one stay away from all 22-plate cars and go for at least a 23-plate with electrically reclining rear seats. Without these reclining seats they are horrendously uncomfortable if sat in them for 30 minutes or more. I have an EQS saloon and it's not an electric S Class. Nowhere near. On the whole, I think it's an 80K car (new) tops. Thankfully I leased it via a work scheme so it is unimaginably cheap. If they offer it to me for sub-30K at the end of the lease I might be tempted as long as I can flip it for a small profit. Even at that price I certainly wouldn't keep it.

[@swagger7]

I just feel bad that my favorite brand, Mercedes, has committed full tilt EV. The EQ-series are absolutely horrendously designed.

[@npoleary]

They haven’t committed to full EV. They have over 30-35 models with only 10 of them EV’s. EV’s are always a choice in 2023, no one’s forcing anyone to change so if you want to go Petrol / Diesel then you can and will be able to for years. Plus this is why on my channel I review multiple brands and manufacturers now to give people a choice and offer my thoughts. So let me know what you want to see! This video was viewer requested 👊🏼 Let me know what you want to see and I might consider it 🤓

[@swagger7]

@@npoleary I specifically asked my dealer what is the ratio of BEV:ICE in 2026 (my next target purchase). Answer: 80:20. Why? “The EV shift is picking up speed - especially in the luxury segment, where Mercedes-Benz belongs. The tipping point is getting closer and we will be ready as markets switch to electric-only by the end of this decade,” said Ola Källenius, CEO of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. We're still in Beta-testing of BEVs. There are a lot of promising tech (hydrogen) that doesn't rape our resources (ICE or BVE). I think Toyota is realizing this with more hybrid, less EV.

[@gratefulliving1760]

As tear-downs of multiple EVs from competing vendors show, the Mercedes ones are designed and manufactured really well. Especially in the areas of passive safety, active safety, comfort, durability, and serviceability. Yeah, EV prices are way too high at the moment. Yet they are bound to go down, and all the while Mercedes will keep the crucial patents, know-how, and production equipment acquired during the development of their initially very pricey EVs.

[@catastrophic009]

Simply not good value for money !

[@GaryG1974]

EQS is obviously "S Class". Nick seems to have a very basic lack of understanding of Mercedes which is a real shame!

[@npoleary]

Hey GaryG1974, thanks for messaging! Having driven them side by side and checked out all of the materials, they are almost identical. Yes this was quite a surprise to me as S-Class is typically Mercedes-Benz’s best but because they are so similar the EQE SUV shares the same build quality as the EQS SUV. Please do share if you take either / both for a test drive and let me know if you find anything else. I only had a few hours with them so the things in the video are what I found.

[@tsmithgb]

I highly doubt it’s lack of knowledge and more catering the video to a wider non Merc audience 🙂

[@jp6975]

I agree. Nick mentioned early in the video that the car he was in had lots of options - such as the sunroof. That pan roof is standard across both ranges. That's a very basic lack of knowledge which doesn't do credibility any good. Further, he ought to know there are very few option boxes to tick - especially on the EQS.

[@npoleary]

I decided to film this video very similar to how I filmed my EQE vs EQS video. As with all my videos I try not to go through spec too much as I do this full-time I want my videos to appeal to as many people round the world as possible. Spec varies round the world so I wouldn’t know if sunroof’s are standard elsewhere etc. having just been on the Mercedes website and looked at the EQE SUV sadly it doesn’t have a sunroof as standard, that’s why I mentioned it the video. You had me worried! Of course if you’re based elsewhere then it could be though. I just wanted to check the car’s out themselves and see what’s different with range, shape, size, boot, rear leg room and of course what they drive like. Having driven them back to back, they are almost identical on their drive. Always open to suggestions though guys, if I ran through spec though, the video can very quickly be out of date if Mercedes change their specification adding or updating things over months / years.

[@jonathanh9592]

Possibly the biggest rip off in the EV luxury market at the moment. Both of these are outrageously overpriced.

[@npoleary]

It’s a thing I’d like to address in a future video, the push going forward over the next 10-15 years are EV’s but when you combine an EV with a German car it can push the price up higher. Sadly I wouldn’t be able to afford one of these but they are very nice on the inside! And the ride is superb!

[@donovanshackelford1118]

Please eliminate all of the "But, um yeah"'s. You sound like one of my daughters 12 year old friends!

[@npoleary]

Okay thanks for the feedback

[@johnholdaway22]

Waste of money overpriced and really poor look 0points

[@npoleary]

If you’re not a fan, what’s your go to model? Is it electric? Or a German car? 🤓

[@AwsomeVK]

The BMW iX is so much nicer in all aspects IMO