There are some subtle differences between the two, including unique headlamp graphics, a less flamboyant clamshell-style bonnet and a more acute, sloping roof. The tailgate is less upright than on the EQS SUV, too.
At 4863mm in length, 1940mm in width and 1686mm in height, the EQE SUV is 262mm shorter, 19mm narrower and 32mm lower than the EQS SUV. It also rides on a wheelbase that is 180mm shorter than that of its larger sibling.
The interior of the EQE SUV is much like that of the EQE saloon, with a choice of two dashboard layouts – a standard affair with separate instrument and portrait-style infotainment displays or Mercedes-Benz’s Hyperscreen, which supports three individual displays in a single facia, as a high cost option.
It’s suitably opulent inside, with high-quality materials throughout, and it’s also very roomy, with excellent front and rear space and 520 litres of boot space, but there’s no storage underneath the bonnet.
Mercedes-Benz plans three standard and two AMG EQE SUV models from the start of sales. Kicking off the line-up is the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive EQE350+ SUV with 288bhp and 416lb ft. It will be joined by the more powerful dual-motor, four-wheel-drive EQE350 SUV 4Matic with 288bhp and 564lb ft and the EQE500 SUV 4Matic with 402bhp and 632lb ft.
