2025 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG EQE

A mix of high performance, deep luxury, and zero emissions distinguishes the 2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE. This midsize luxury sedan is a prime example of the kind of thing Mercedes-Benz does so incredibly well. There’s the usual fastidious attention to detail, along with interesting technology and breathtaking speed. This AMG version launched just last year, while the rest of the EQE sedan lineup debuted the year before, so everything is still sparkly fresh.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of luxury electric cars, including the Mercedes-AMG EQE 4Matic sedan.

Mercedes-Benz claims to have improved the battery, yet this year’s maximum range of 220 miles is 10 miles short of last year’s estimate. The company has also installed pre-wiring for a digital key, upgraded the brake regeneration software, and put a center airbag between the front seats. A new Moonlight White Metallic paint finish joins the Manufaktur personalization program.

There isn’t a full-blown M version of the BMW i5, although the i5 M60 xDrive gets close in performance while remaining considerably more affordable. The 620-horsepower Lucid Air Touring also comes in well below this AMG. A closer rival might be the new-for-2025 Audi S e-tron GT, which is about $19K above the Mercedes. There’s more power and faster speeds to be had with the also-new-for-2025 Porsche Taycan GTS, but that version is at least another $40K on top of the AMG EQE’s price.

Before buying a new AMG EQE electric luxury sedan, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. We expect resale values to be above average — in common with other electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

One of our testing team members calls the AMG EQE “viciously quick” — which we assume is a compliment. Seriously, this amount of power is excellent, coming on like the proverbial freight train.

The 2025 AMG EQE 4Matic sedan generates a mighty 617 horsepower, or bursts of 677 horses and 738 lb-ft of torque with boost mode engaged. In this manner, zero to 60 mph happens in a mere 3.2 seconds. That beats the 590-horsepower BMW i5 M60 xDrive by a half-second. The new-for-2025 Audi S e-tron GT channels its 670 horses to hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, while the equally fresh Porsche Taycan GTS makes 690 horsepower and stops the clock at 3.1 seconds.

AMG’s engineers have done a fantastic job mitigating the car’s substantial weight (EV batteries are notoriously heavy), enabling this midsize sedan to handle surprisingly well. Standard rear-wheel steering makes a significant contribution to this aspect. One thing we did notice, though — and this could be a positive or a negative, depending on each buyer’s tastes — is that the AMG EQE 4Matic isn’t quite as hard-edged as the division’s typical gasoline-powered efforts. The standard air suspension is tuned by AMG, but perhaps the sportiest mode could benefit from a little sharpening.

The full-width Hyperscreen digital dashboard is stunning and grabs the attention straight away. After spending some time in the AMG EQE 4Matic, however, we come to appreciate so many more details. Like the pre-entry climate control, the well-shaped front seats, how our elbows land on cushioned areas, and the overall quality.

We’ve found rear passenger space to be plentiful, but the sloping roof requires a little more bending than usual when climbing in. The EQE has a smallish trunk of 11 cubic feet, whereas the BMW i5 enjoys 17.3 cubic feet.

Compared with the gasoline-powered E-Class, EQE sedans are about three inches longer. Even though the E-Class already has quite an aerodynamic shape, the EQE is sleeker still. This AMG version follows the usual formula of vertical slats in the grille and generally looks a bit meaner than its non-AMG stablemate, which works for us big time. The standard alloy wheel size is an assertive 20 inches in diameter.

Burmester audio
This high-quality surround-sound system is standard equipment. It’s one of our favorites, and it includes immersive Dolby Atmos technology.

Fingerprint reader
Yet another standard feature. Even if it’s perceived as a bit gimmicky, it still adds another layer of security to a highly desirable car.

Panoramic sunroof
A panoramic tilt/slide sunroof is standard with the 2025 Mercedes-AMG EQE 4Matic sedan, contributing to the spacious cabin’s overall airiness.

Hyperscreen
This high-resolution Hyperscreen dash features three screens under one 56-inch curved glass surface: a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 17.7-inch central OLED touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger. It’s standard in the AMG EQE sedan.

Driver assistance features
An array of driver assistance and safety tech features comes as standard in the 2025 AMG EQE, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and evasive steering assistance. If the driver becomes incapacitated, it can also bring the car to a safe stop.

Active multi-contour front seats
Here’s an option we’d probably choose — with even more adjustability than the standard seats, plus massaging. Mercedes-Benz is really good at this stuff.

Although Mercedes-Benz says it has upgraded the battery, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the range of this year’s AMG EQE to be 220 miles, 10 miles down from last year. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive has a maximum of 253 miles. The Audi S e-tron GT is capable of 300 miles. The Lucid Air Touring, meanwhile, is rated at 406 miles. One thing we’ve noticed about range estimates from Mercedes-Benz is that they’re achievable in real-world driving.

Using a DC fast charger, the AMG EQE’s battery is capable of going from 10% to 80% capacity in 32 minutes. That’s about normal for this class of car, similar to the BMW i5. Porsche claims 18 minutes for the Taycan, however.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Mercedes-Benz has new-car and powertrain warranties of four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. These terms are typical for European luxury car manufacturers. The EV battery is covered for 10 years or 155,000 miles, which is more generous than usual. Mercedes-Benz also includes free scheduled maintenance for two years or 20,000 miles.

Safety Ratings

The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan (from which AMG derives this model) hasn’t been crash-tested by any agencies in the United States, but it did earn a maximum five stars overall from a similar program across the Atlantic: Euro NCAP.