7.8
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 review
The base EQE is compelling value on paper, and drives like an electric Benz should – but you might be left wanting for a little more spark.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz EQE vs BMW 3 Series Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQE
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BMW 3 Series
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
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2024 BMW
3 Series
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQE 300
Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
40L - 59L
100 to 472 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$133,575 - $164,900
$80,200 - $106,200
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
- Executive Pack (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 300kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 858Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11 | |
