Mercedes-AMG has revealed specifications of its first all-electric performance SUV, based on the EQE model.
The fully variable all-wheel drive system is equipped with two powerful electric motors promising up to 505 kW (687 hp) total output, AMG air suspension, rear-axle steering and AMG-specific roll stabilisation as standard.
The SUV is available in two variants: The entry-level 43 4MATIC (provisional WLTP combined power consumption: 25.1-22.0 kWh/100 km; provisional WLTP CO2 emissions: 0g/km) and the sportier 53 4MATIC+ (provisional WLTP combined power consumption: 27.8-22.6 kWh/100 km; provisional WLTP CO2 emissions: 0 g/km).
Both models offer a performance-oriented drive concept with two electric motors. The power spectrum ranges from 350 kW (476 hp) in the EQE 43 4MATIC to 505 kW (687 hp) in the EQE 53 4MATIC+ with optional AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package with Boost function. The maximum torque ranges from 858 to 1000 Nm.
The dynamic plus package, available as an option for the 53 4MATIC+, includes the powerful boost for race start, an increase in maximum speed to 240 km/h. The 53 4MATIC+ can take 3.5 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, the company said.
Both models are equipped with a powerful 328-volt high-performance drive battery manufactured using the latest lithium-ion technology. It has a usable energy content of 90.6 kWh and consists of ten modules with a total of 360 pouch cells. This offers up to 305 miles of WLTP range.
“With its variable interior and high-performance all-wheel drive, it is Mercedes-AMG's most versatile electric vehicle,” says Philipp Schiemer, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
Other features include the AMG-specific black panel radiator grille with hot-stamped vertical struts in chrome and integrated Mercedes star. A new feature is the brand-specific badge on the bonnet with the AMG emblem instead of the Mercedes star. The air diffusers in high-gloss black on the left and right allow the air curtain effect, which guides the air around the front wheels in a streamlined manner. The standard digital light headlamps feature a specific AMG projection when opening and closing the vehicle. It is fitted with aerodynamically optimised 21 or 22-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.
“The compact format of the EQE SUV, the short wheelbase and the performance-oriented drive concept form the perfect starting point for realising an agile, highly emotional and luxurious driving experience with our AMG-specific solutions,” says Jochen Hermann, Chief Technical Officer of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
Both new models can be optionally equipped with the MBUX Hyperscreen. This large, curved screen unit extends from A-pillar to A-pillar. Three screens sit under a single glass cover and appear to merge into one. With adaptive software, MBUX adjusts completely to its user and offers personalised suggestions for numerous infotainment, comfort, and vehicle functions.
In both models, the system continuously distributes drive torque between the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation. The torque is checked 160 times per second and adjusted if necessary. The torque distribution depends on the selected drive program: in the “Comfort” (C) program the focus is on maximum efficiency, while in “Sport” (S) and “Sport+” (S+) the torque is more rear-biased in the interests of greater lateral dynamics.
In the S and S+ drive programs, both models adopt the low suspension level from 0 km/h (-15 mm). In drive program C, speed-dependent control takes place with lowering from 120 km/h and raising from 80 km/h, the company said. In terms of tyres, it is available in 21in or 22in size and features low rolling resistance combined with very high grip levels on wet and dry roads.
The AMG high-performance brake system with six-piston brake callipers and 415×33 millimetre brake discs at the front and single-piston brake callipers and 378×22 millimetre brake discs at the rear delivers first-class deceleration values with high fade-resistance and endurance, Mercedes said.