Mercedes EQE vs Volkswagen iD7 | ULTIMATE Comparison! 

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Nick,traded in my id4 first edition max for new id7 in January, long waiting time for id7 4 + months. Looking forward to delivery your review has increased my anticipation 10 fold. Great review and very informative thanks.

Thanks for a nice comparison Nick, I've been in the same situation myself, having to choose between EQE and ID.7, the choice went to ID.7 as I thought it was a bit nicer and I'm not a big fan of frameless doors in the EQE, Tesla etc. the reason for the small cluster screen in the ID.7 is it has a head-up display as standard. in addition, in my country the ID.7 also has a heat pump as standard :-)

That was a brilliant comparison - and your video and production standards are EXCEPTIONAL!!! - probably THE best for automotive videos - Thanks - Peter

Merc customer will stick with the EQE, but against ID7 it just makes no financial sense! VW for me… and that’s before the LR/86 version and Tourer comes into play.

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Nice review 👍👍👍

Very good comparison 👍🏼amazing that both cars are so nearby considering the price😮 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

Nice review. For what it's worth, once used to them I think the touch haptic buttons work very well (I drive an ID.3) - but I know they divide opinion. I think VW will be pleased you are comparing the ID7 to a more expensive competitor rather than to the (much smaller) Tesla Model 3 as seems so common. I hope the big boot ID7 and the Tourer option can provide a very practical alternative to SUV bodystyles, which so far has been lacking in the EV market.

Thank you for a great video, I’m a subscriber to your channel from a small Island called Bahrain. Just to let you know.

Volkswagens miniature display is a dealbreaker for me!!!!! Also the seats in the firm are definitely negative. Mercedes integrated display and highly effective software, or huge benefits I felt you were a little soft and apostle criticism of Volkswagens. I understand you have to have a working relationship with them, but it slightly hurts your credibility. As a fairly new EQE SUV owner there is so much to learn that I continually go back to your videos! Thank you so much! Not only are they highly informative, but the production quality is magnificent compared to anyone else! You have a bright future ahead of you!

Hey. Great video, thanks! Really enjoying watching these comparison ones. What would have been even more helpful is if you had included some metrics and added it on the screen, e.g. Entertainment system, Boot size, Battery Time To Charge, etc. and put like a 1 to 5 star system on the screen 👍

Thank you for this video. You made quite some great points! I loved the seats and integrated display on the EQE but couldn’t justify the financials for it. I also needed some extra room for my sports equipment so decided to go with ID 7 tourer. I hope the car brings me joy to explore countryside

I have an EQE350 for 2 years now (60.000KM). Best car I ever had!!!

Rear heated seat should standard keep the kids warm too,also roller blind on sunroofs is much better than solar bay type sunroofs which doesn't block out the sun fully,eqe instrument cluster was amazing when you put your foot down rev meter went flying so much fun when you actually see something happening rather than a dull little screen

Another good and very useful video as a Merc owner I would certainly consider the VW if only for the saving, but there is a lot more to that car.

On a different subject I have the same car as you and I am always coming across average speed cameras and reduced road working stretches which are picked up by the live nav downloads. I up to now have to fire up the limiter and set the speed. I just found out if I press the resume button twice quickly it sets the speed at the road works speed automatically. You learn something new every week on this car.

Mercedes interior is a masterpiece, best and unbeatable interior in today’s cars

Was this filmed before VW debuts the ID. 7 GTX? I would consider the AWD ID. 7 over the EQE personally. We would all like more standard features but the optional heat pump on the ID. 7 is not a deal breaker for me. In a way, I prefer it. Let me explain. Heat pump may improve winter efficiency to some degree but the ID. 7 is already more efficient than the EQE. The few miles that I can get from the heat pump is not going to make much of a difference when the range is already more than what I need. So, I can choose not to pay for something I don't need. Let's face it, you are paying for it even if it's a standard feature. It's just built-in to the price. Great job, Nick. Looking forward to your next video. :)

I was fortunate enough to have an EQE last month as a courtesy car whilst my AMG was in for a service. My abiding memory of the EQE was the absolute complexity of the left hand screen and the annoyance of the steering wheel buttons. I wasn’t fussed about range and I just felt I was driving a big car with two iPads on it and a very nice Head Up Display. Other than that it was stunningly boring. It might as well have been a Ford Granada (ask your Dad Nick) for its total lack of driving dynamics. Great review, but I’m not giving my hard earned for either model…

I can only dream but still find your reviews so enjoyable. One aspect, perhaps, might have been to compare the specifications of them both as driven. SOMETHING has to justify the£17K difference in price - apart from the 3-pointed star.

Really interesting review, thanks Nick. I'm running a Mercedes A250e saloon at the moment - it's been a huge disappointment and put me off the brand, mainly due to its poor drive and build quality. Just ordered an ID7 to replace it so it's been great to see your review. I couldn't stretch to the EQE but wouldn't want the merc anyway based on previous experience. Chose the ID7 over BMW I4, Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 and Audi Q4 E-tron. Space was the big driver, but the VW was at least as refined as any of them and loaded with kit - even if it is a wee bit bland to look at!

Yep 👍

Hi nick, great video as usuall . howerver, you should put "Discrimination - All car review based on U.K Model, fetures & pricing vary depand on counrty " ..as lots of my mates bought Mercedes EQ in australia, and we don't have lots of features here. otherwise, great video . very thourough .. all the best

Hi Nick can u please do a video on explaining heat pump benefits pros and cons . Enjoyed your video again this week the difference between Mercedes and VW everything works on a Mercedes like they say it should. Regards Paul

Nice Comparison! Again! At the time I bought my EQE the ID7 was not available yet (took volkswagen quite some time to get production going). And yes, ID7 was on the shortlist. So I fully understand the comparison. However if the bootspace is not that important I tent to think the Mercedes offers a slightly quieter ride and offers ever so slighty more inituitive controls. Also I hear people say the EQ intelligence (route / charge stop) optimization is slightly better. What’s you experience on that last item?

Nick, I asked previously about the VB Bus. I meant to type the VW id Buzz. Wish I could blame auto correct.

As usual very informative. My concern is a motor survey announced this week that full EV’s drop is 30% in first year and the two Mercedes EV’s were top of the list for largest drop. Probably because of the initial retail cost, I assume it will not be so bad on lesser priced models. I hope it settles down.

Nick wanted to give you a thank you that has nothing to do with this video...one of your old videos prob years ago showed how the Mercedes windows sometimes wont go all the way up...well the other day i was installing a dashcam and when i was done i ended up getting the window issue, Not sure what triggered it for me but long story short I was crapping my pants at first like what did i just screw up in my expensive cars electrical, and then i remembered your video. 🙏🙏🙏 safe to say my window is working again lol

Hey Nick, I know this might be a bit late, but I recently talked with you about getting a 2023 GLA 45 AMG (my dream car). I realized that it didn’t came with sensors, is there a way to installing them after being manufactured? I recently spoke with my NY MB car dealer and they told me that it was not recommended to installed them after manufactured. I did had a 2018 GLA 180 sport with parking sensors in Peru, and it was the best car I could have as an Architect for such tight and bumpy roads. Is there a way to certifiably install them without damaging anything OR do I need to buy the certified pieces from Europe or UK and find a third party installer on my own? I have been cautious with the car and its 382hp but not having sensors keeps me at edge. Please do let me know if there is a way I could install 2023 GLA 45 AMG parking sensors assists or other third party sensors I could safely install in my car!

You did not mention the ID.7 HUD and AR. I have seen it in other videos, and it seems very nice.

Very good comparison but price differential significant!

Waiting for the ID7 interior to be used in the ID4. Maybe next iteration.

I'd go for the ID.7. The price differential is too great and the EQE exterior looks a bit old-manish. MB can justify a premium for their brand but not GBP17,000. Especially given Chinese rival products are getting better by the minute.

Nice review! Regarding the differences between the two, the heat pump being one of the main items... what does that option amount to $$$ on the VW? Also, the haptic touch buttons on both (one of the reasons I still like the older GLE450 versions), are they more efficient, use less energy or is it just that they are the latest technology and will not wear out? Cheers!

i am a Dublin taxi driver and have and will be taking deliver of the VW ID7 in Mid April IF you want to come and see one in uses as a working vehicle your more than welcome

Depreciation? Weight? Running Costs? Service Intervals? These would be useful to know for day to day ownership. Thanks

You didn’t mention brand. That’s a huge reason for people buying luxury cars. Mercedes has more cache. Great video as always, though!

They are both beautiful cars. I don't think that we can get the ID7 here in the states. But will keep digging for information.

Is there a diff in road noise in VW vs EQE? Is there a diff in road noise comparing your A Class vs EQE ?

Nice comparison, thank you! But it is slightly incomplete without your finial choice. I would love to know it.

Good review, but im curious to know why you didnt choose EQE SUV as a comparison?

EQE holds too but it uses the electric motor.

Great summation of both cars. My head says VW but my sense of style and love of really nice, exclusive things says Mercedes-Benz. I’m still nit sure about all electric yet. So if money was not an option, is there an option you would be happy with to carry your dog?

Great to see an estate version available. Maybe 7 seats available later? Other than the MG I don’t know of any other estate electric car. I wish Tesla would do an estate version. Why don’t you mention 0-60 times?

I have been driving EQE 300 since March 2023, my first Mercedes-Benz, and it’s the best car l have ever had. I love the rounded slick wind tunnel design on the exterior and the amazing interior design. I don’t care that much about acceleration so it’s the comfortable driving experience l enjoy and every time l enter the car l feel hugged. I don’t see any reason to change it for another model or brand and will probably keep it for the next 15 years…. BTW I visited the factory in Bremen where my car was born and it was such a wild experience l can recommend. Do you have any information on the idea behind the 300 - vs the 350 other then just price and acceleration?

A difference that you didn't mention is the Mercedes needs a start button, the ID.7 doesn't. A year old EQE300 vs a new ID.7 is tempting. If you need an estate version of EQE, you have to go for the SUV version.

There's 2 things I don't understand: 1 why is touch a disadvantage? 2 If they are so close in terms of your preference, wouldn't GBP 17k be an easy decisive factor?

12:19 its called artico :)

The panoramic roof of the Mercedes seems to be bigger and doesn’t leave you in the dark in the back seat like in the VW. VW will always be cheaper to cover that segment of the market, as it has always been. Looking more classy and being more comfortable,Mercedes is the King.

There was no mention of many of the benefits of the eqe interior such as ambient lighting, sound system, engine noises, better navigation system, or anything? Felt like he was already choosing the ID7 before the video was shot. And no, I'm not a merc enthusiast I drive an audi etron

Noticed the ID7 showing 97% charge and circa 305 miles of range. Not really the 480 advertised. Any view on that? Surprised you didn’t call that out.

I vote for ID7, cheaper and similar, very confortable, very luxury, could be just More modern, I mean thé Dashboard for instance

0:45 and comparison over, I have made my choice

my wife 's EQE 350 doesn't have the boot kick open function, while my old e class has that function, she was not happy.

you forgot the nice, large headup display in the id.7!!!

How far does it go on a full tank of electric ?

Good video, thank you. MB looks overpriced. Do not forget to compare the real consumption of the EV in the future. The real life shows different dimensions!

id7

vw best❤

Have you ever done a breakdown of your A Class. My dealer told me they were junk and not nearly as quiet as any other model. They were just an entry model MB on the level of a cheap Toyota.. True????

There’s a difference between legroom and kneeroom

I thought the ID7 had a heads up display not sure about the Mercedes.

The Mercedes EQE any day of the week. Wouldn’t touch a VAG car 😂

If a family say with a couple of kids, prams etc had to decide I think it would be the Volkswagen purely for the boot space. The Mercedes is too small as is the opening.

your analysis is very good on vehicles but your pronounce of the language is difficult to understand please change it

There are more competitive options to Mercedes. I, personally don't think its worth almost 20 grand for bells and whistles and lets be honest, quality is now the same.

How did you drive two cars to the lot if you're a one man crew?

German tech lacks WoW effect, just check some recent chinese or even korean cars, heck my qashqai has better screens and layout.

You mentioned that the Mercedes was slightly more comfortable in suspension and seats, but nothing about the difference in wind and road noise. Was there any noticeable difference there?😳 I think my wallet would go for the VW, as well as the exterior of that car. The exterior of the mercedes looks a bit too much like a bar of soap!😉 But if I shall impress my neighborhood; I ask my bank for more money and pick the Mercedes!😂

1:40 *Anyone who could achieve this Range must be a Scientist with on OBE Awarded by Khan or Rishi !*

Expensive vaporware. Depreciation on EVs is extreme, like 10-15% per year.

Hey folks I drive a Volkswagen and my boss drives a Mercedes - think about it 😢

My grip with EVs is multi-fold. First, you have to relinquish your spare tire is place battery storage. That's not something I'm willing to do, and an even worse idea if its an off-road vehicle. A poor design that is the first obstacle the industry needs to address. Considering computer aided design, set up the typical cabin design, with the spare tire, then segment in the batteries around that. Second, the sunroof that doesn't open. As far as I'm concerned, a sunroof doesn't just let in the sun, but air too. I actually use my sunroof for ventilation especially during the spring of the year. At present, Porsche is the only manufactures that I know that still offers an opening sunroof on their EV cars. Finally, there still the question of EV infrastructure which includes range anxiety. That means a vehicle that won't conk out on me before I've reached my destination. I've never taken a road trip and found the need to plan where I need to stop (and hope the pumps are working) to refuel. That's not something I want to do while paying a higher price for a car. (Yes, I know the computer will do it for me. But it still can't predict if the chargers are working properly, or at all) Anyway, these two are both sedans, but in two totally different classes otherwise.

Totally not a valid comparison 17k of a difference These vehicles should not be compared together