Mercedes-Benz

EQE 350+ SUV

EQE 350 4MATIC SUV

EQE 500 4MATIC SUV

EQE SUV

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV slots between the smaller EQA/EQB crossovers and the flagship EQS SUV, targeting luxury buyers who want a practical five-seat footprint without stepping up to the larger model's price. Built on the same dedicated EVA2 platform as the EQS, it carries over much of that car's technology and interior craftsmanship. Reviewers consistently highlight the available Hyperscreen dashboard and the genuinely premium cabin quality, while also noting that its real-world range and charging speeds trail rivals like the BMW iX and Cadillac LYRIQ at this price point.

Cabin materials and fit-and-finish are broadly praised as class-appropriate, with soft-touch surfaces and Mercedes-typical attention to detail throughout

The optional MBUX Hyperscreen spans the entire dashboard and draws consistent attention from reviewers for its visual impact and functionality

EQE 500 4MATIC trims reach 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, providing strong real-world passing and merging performance for a mid-size luxury SUV

Ride quality is repeatedly described as smooth and well-composed on the standard air suspension, absorbing highway imperfections without harshness

At 279 miles EPA-rated, the rear-wheel-drive 350+ trim leads the lineup in range and represents the most efficient entry point into the EQE SUV family

DC fast charging is capped at 170 kW, which lags behind rivals like the Cadillac LYRIQ (190 kW) and BMW iX xDrive50 (195 kW) and results in longer stops on road trips

The 4MATIC variants drop EPA range to 253 miles, a meaningful reduction that reviewers at InsideEVs and Car and Driver flag as below average for the segment and price

The MBUX infotainment system draws repeated criticism for burying common climate and audio functions in submenus, requiring multiple taps for tasks that physical controls would handle immediately

Starting at $79,050 before options, and with popular packages adding thousands quickly, the EQE SUV is expensive relative to rivals that offer comparable or greater range for less money

Polestar

Long Range Dual Motor

Long Range Dual Motor Performance

Polestar 3

The Polestar 3 is a premium electric SUV competing against the BMW iX, Volvo EX90, and Mercedes EQE SUV in the $70,000–$80,000 segment. Built on a shared Volvo platform and manufactured in the U.S., it emphasizes Scandinavian interior restraint and a driver-focused chassis tune. Reviewers at Car and Driver and MotorTrend consistently highlight its composed, car-like handling dynamics as a standout trait for an SUV of this size, alongside a genuinely high-quality cabin that punches above its price point.

Chassis tuning draws consistent praise from reviewers for delivering unusually agile, planted handling for a large electric SUV, with well-controlled body roll

Interior material quality and minimalist design are frequently ranked among the best in the segment, featuring a curved 14.5-inch center display running Google-based infotainment

Standard Long Range Dual Motor delivers 315 miles of EPA-rated range at $73,400, competitive against similarly priced rivals like the BMW iX xDrive50

489 hp and 510 hp outputs across the two trims provide confident real-world passing and highway performance without requiring the Performance upgrade

Qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit due to U.S. assembly in South Carolina, reducing effective entry cost to approximately $65,900

Performance Pack reduces EPA range from 315 miles to 279 miles while adding only 21 hp and 0.2 seconds off the 0–60 time, making the $6,000 premium difficult to justify on paper

Rear passenger headroom is tighter than expected for the vehicle's exterior footprint, a criticism noted by Edmunds in their interior space assessment

Cargo volume trails some competitors in the segment; the lack of a front trunk is a recurring complaint given the price tier

Software and over-the-air update reliability has drawn criticism from early owners on forums and in InsideEVs coverage, with some reporting feature inconsistencies post-update

	Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV	Polestar Polestar 3
Body type	SUV	SUV
Trims	3	2
Starting price	$79,050	$73,400
Max EPA range	279 mi	315 mi
Max power	402 hp	510 hp
Quickest 0–60	4.6 s	4.6 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV specs →	Full Polestar Polestar 3 specs →

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs. Polestar Polestar 3