This SUV has a beautiful and comfortable interior. But it doesn't quite outweigh the weak range. Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Microphone: geni.us/jfBMTG
The down/up paddle mimic the manual shifting of gears, that's why when you press down u get more regen, because when you downshift in a ICE you get that engine brake.
I think he knows but still lazy of a billion dollar company like Mercedes to mass-produce the same pedals for their ICE and EV lines. Also from a functionality perspective how often do you switch between regen to have to need dedicated stalks for it.
The car is definitely not the prettiest... but the Mercedes EQE is definitely uglier. I haven't seen such ugly proportions on such an expensive car for a long time... 🤦🏻
I sense the car of the year award. Most improved car. Car with best range. Actually I think that would be a nice add to this channel. Best interior etc. best look. All voted on with the pictures from the phone with the best camera.
@@DefinitelyNotAFerret this looks like it was made for rich grandmas, if i had money to burn and wanted an EV id buy the newest Porsche taycan without question. If i were more practical with my spending id get a tesla model y. i would literally never buy this new Mercedes under any circumstance
Why have cars infotainment systems always been 10-15 years behind. Like they could buy an Android phone with stock apps, put it behind some glass, and it would work better then most infotainment systems out there
I asked an automotive engineer the same question, the answer is whatever stock system a manufacturer puts in a car has to be compliant with very strict safety and quality standards. (how they react or break in an accident, how they manage the constant resonance, how they take the temperature when you leave your car in the sun or in the freezing cold, etc. You get the idea) Consumer grade electronics rarely meet these criteria and I guess Mercedes doesn't have a whole hardware division for developing cutting edge tablets for cars, so you get the shitty 10 year old infotainment systems. I do agree that for the price you pay for supposedly premium car, you would deserve a much better system. Hopefully we'll get a new generation of car tablets soon because they can't get away with these "archaic" devices for much longer 😂
It's all nonsense. Manufacturer's just don't like to acknowledge that they're terrible at certain things, UX and UI being two major ones. They could easily use Android Auto with some fancy skins if they wanted to, ala Volvo/Polestar. They'd rather ship a half arsed digital experience which is all in house, rather than giving credit where it's due. All this testing nonsense still applies to marque's who use AA, so clearly that's not the reason.
My car is in the shop and I got one of these as a loaner. Here are my 2 cents. The acceleration is a lot of fun. It's been awhile since putting my foot down brought a smile to my face. As a long time Benz owner, I have to say that I have some complaints though. The center screen is large, so it's awkward to use it as a touch screen. Even more awkward is trying to use the incredibly sensitive touch button on the steering wheel. The range is also a problem. I don't drive a lot, but it definitely causes range anxiety watching your battery % dip so quickly. Finally, the most common criticism is also true: It's kind of boring to look at.
To me the pedal shifters for changing recuperation make sense. Turning recuperation up would be the equivalent of downshifting when youre slowing down.
I would love to see you review the AMG C63 s e Perormance. Most of the reviews online are whining about losing the V8 but the tech on this car is awesome and it seems like a great car.
I work at a Mercedes dealer in NJ and MBUX 3.0 is out, but not in the EQ cars just yet. Newer models like the E-Class have it. Also with the drive unit if you press on the little screens you can change what those functions do so it’s not limited to the 2 things you saw on them.
@@MaticTheProto an M850i Gran Coupe. I would actually be in this market segment if I wanted an SUV and if I paying the price of an EQE, I don’t care about its drag coefficient, I want a luxury SUV that has road presence .. which happens to be electric. There’s a problem with the whole EQ line, which is who is the target demographic? Their normal buyers of E/S level sedans and suvs willing to spend upwards of 100k are not doing so to look like a jelly bean smooshed car. They do so because they like the road presence previously associated to the brand. What market is there for 100k+ vehicles that look all goofy for a low drag coefficient with mediocre range and mediocre power, that doesn’t even justify the design? Why would anyone go with EQ over the established electrics, or even BMW and Audi’s more tame approach?
you need ask Mercedes why do they make some of the most ugly electric cars, if you compare it with their previous premium looking models... the electric cars have too much plastic, it make them look like a cheap kitchen oven or coffee machine xD
I agree on the infotainment system design issue. They obviously overloaded it with colours, details, less intuitive interface. It also doesn't match the interior design, looks absolutely different. For the expensive premium quality it should look sleek, minimalistic and not disturbing.
U do realize "minimalistic" means inexpensive, right? That's just a marketing word so they don't have to say they cut manufacturing cost down so they can make their profit margins higher. Look at tesla and how their able to do constant price cuts on their cars. A car thats expensive should have good qaulity buttons for simple controls. Always. Looking down and scrolling for everything rather then just pushing and driving is exactly what "luxury" isn't.
@@G82Watts No, minimalism doesn't have to be inexpensive. It means manufacturer paid more attention to ergonomics and overall design. You can always check previous videos on this channel about Kia EV9 and Genesis EV. Their interior and interface design have much better attachment to each other than this expensive MB. It looks more like 3 different design departments were working completely independent: exterior, interior and infotainment.
@@Dntdgxj so do u consider the porsche gt3rs or gt2rs to look minimalistic? Considering they are the most aerodynamic and purpose built cars in the world? Trick question. They aren't. They look insane and are insane
@@G82Watts Porsche GTS series doesn't target to bring comfort, luxury and aesthetics. It basically ignores it all, aiming to bring power, handling, control on the track instead. In some way they are minimalistic after losing the weight of all original Porsche bells and whistles. This MB is for regular people who drive it daily and use the interface daily. But what they get is a cocktail which is not worth the money asked. This EQ-series is one of the most depreciating car on the market now. For a reason.
I love the look of the software.. every piece of data you need to see is right there.. yeah, the background is not good, but this is nice, functional software! Its a rare sight in this day and age.
Yup, was natural from the start to me for my EQ Mercedes, I guess it makes sense when you've driven a car with paddle shifters before. You increase engine breaking by shifting down and this effect is mirrored by increasing recouperation when you pull the down paddle, makes sense to me.
I don't get the need for these paddles. I set my car to max regen (one-pedal driving) on day 1 and haven't changed it since. Why would you want anything else in an EV?
Honestly the thing that bugs me the most looking at this car, it's the fact that the front doesn't open. Imma be driving it around and thinking about that if I could ever afford it lmao
It does open, latch is the same position as all other Mercedes( Above left knee) Just they have a cover and a screw on that latch! AKA they don't want customers to open it. They don't encourage DIY for sure. But the reason they chose that might be because high-voltage risk( At least they think) . Also they probably looked at their data and think their avg Mercedes Customers don't normally open hood and work on them even on the gas models, they just go to the dealership
The EQ range isn’t that great because it’s a performance oriented EV. And it’s heavier for sure. Interior is definitely top notch. I predict Mercedes will release a facelift soon as they’ve done with the EQS for 2025.
Those paddles seem the right way around to me. Also stalks. You should be able to enable indicators while turning the wheel without hunting for haptic buttons.
The interior (like he said) is excellent though. That’s what makes me really want this car…still a little outside my price range though lol…they got the cheaper one for like 75-80 without the passenger side screen
Just wanted to take time to thank Marques for being very objective in his reviews, even when he knows his views may go against the popular opinion. He is also very articulate which I like a lot. Keep it up
The only EV SUVs that I can think of that are actually not ugly are Cadillac Lyriq, Escalade and The Kia EV9. Legit cant think of any others at the top of my head
Exterior is definitely not great, but I was surprised to hear your thoughts on the UI. I think the UI looks really beautiful and refined, way better looking than most car UIs and I'm glad they're taking a unique approach. I like the borders and shiny stuff in the UI, it feels elegant - not flat like everything else
Dude, for that price, you have to luv it. I have the GLC 300 and I luv it, but I do miss the buttons, the display is very distracting. Like you said, you need to get used to it. I don't think car designers realize that when you're driving, you can't be looking at such a big screen unless you have a co-pilot (Star Trek comes to mind). Also, glad you said the car makes noises, mine makes some noises and it makes me wonder if there's something wrong with it. But now, hearing you say that, it puts me at ease that these cares just do that. Great review.
The issue is that Marques prefers minimalism. He likes the Tesla aesthetic. Nothing wrong with that, but his criticisms should always be considered through that partiality, no?
@@xjcl6469 Hey, I'm referring to his critiques of the interiors of cars. I think anyone's critique of an exterior carries no weight since a car's design is so subjective. I should've been more specific, I apologize.
@@vigilant_1934Your prices comes from the selection on this channel. There are many EVs under 30k... They are not the best ones, but very affordable for many people who juat want to start having an EV.
MANY under 30K? Lol. Tell me 5 with fast charging (100kW+) and at least 200mi/350km of range. I live in Europe where they START at 30-35k, and these would be considered VERY SMALL in the US and probably not even sold. Something like small hatches (Peugeot e-208 or some Chinese BYD crossover crap).
This car makes me love my Model 3. If I want full power, I press the accelerator. No settings to change. If I want less regen, I feather the throttle. No settings to change. Also, I don't carry a bulky key fob in my pocket. I do envy having a suspension. I am not sure my 2018 Model 3 has one of those. if anyone knows how to turn it on, please let me know.
I work for Mercedes Benz of Boston as a technician, we only got 1 every six months in our shop Not because they really good (even tho they not bad at all) but because people don’t buy them😹😂😭
Only 230 miles of range and 170 kW charging for $120K? When it comes to EVs, range and charging speed can't be upgraded later and if it's crap, you're stuck with that. For $40k? Maybe.
I am sorry, the looks isn't the best especially for the price but i don't think it's outright ugly if you're comparing it to the BMW IX or the Model X. Especially the BMW IX with the frontend and rearend with body lines and shapes that don't flow very well at all. The model X would be even better if the headlights get a refresh to like the model 3 highland. UI is a very subjective question, i agree it's functional and the looks isn't the prettiest but it's miles better than Idrive especially in the layout of settings. Connecting your phone to Idrive takes more steps from menu to submenu to sub options just to connect your phone. And while calling this ugly, we might as well throw in vinfast and fisker under the bus too.
IX is a polarizing look and some people might like it. This one looks like mb took zero risk and just made a generic car. It’s tasteless and cowardly. If you are an old man sure by all mean buy it but if you want your car to look different then buy an iX. Model X is too old to even be discussed in the same conversation.
@@GoodBrownBear it's not polarizing rather extremely radical looking with current team of BMW designers. It's a vehicle that throws away all previous BMW design languages out the door. Further refering to Frank Stephenson's video on the IX (designer of the McLaren P1 and the BMW X5). The car is designed by "product designers not car designers". A lot more tasteless and emotionless in my opinion with it's exterior design. I am loving how BMW is trying to evolve but this just isn't it.
I'm a mechanical engineering student, currently doing an internship working with electric vehicles, what a lot of people don't think about with electric vehicles is that they could be far more efficient as far as aerodynamics if we're willing to give up that traditional look and shape that we've come to expect. From an engineering standpoint, I think that the shape is pretty good, but from a business and consumer standpoint, it's off putting an ugly. Would you take a vehicle that is willing to give you 450 mi of range but it looks ugly, or would you be willing to take a vehicle that gives you 300 and 20 mi of range, but it looks really nice? That's the question that we need to answer in this field, and where those two viewpoints intersect is where we tend to build cars. Mercedes, you failed on this one
is anything subjectively ugly? hmm... yes, stuff that repulses through common instinct. i think common instinct for those familiar with car design would generously call this meh.
I'll rather get an Ioniq 5 N over these like 10x times. And for half the price. I hope you get to review it someday. I'll like to know your opinion on the simulated shift and sounds.
If you want the Merc interior, and I don't blame you, get the EQE 500 instead. You get range back, it's fast enough, and you still get the great interior at the lower price.
It's a hatchback. It's $100k+ hatchback. It's a $100k+ hatchback with 200 mi of range. There's no way this is $60k-$70k more comfortable, more useful, or more performant than my LEAF. For people with more money than sense.
For the toyota he called an 230 mile range "a deal breaker", that can't be recommended to anyone but this time it's surprisingly not that big a deal apparently.
I think I’m missing a word how I would feel like having to drive this car. Like, overwhelmed by useless features, annoyed by gadgety tech, bothered by complexity of little things, nervous about that AI assistant not being able to perform the easiest tasks and it also has a load time for a “hello”. Maybe the word I’m looking for is: scared?
