[The_Medic]

Rear-wheel steering would completely transform the handling of the car.

For the worse. Rear wheel steering by Mercedes isn't as well calibrated as the throttle. It's vague and unpredictable. Our Indian road environment is already very unpredictable making this unnecessary. Now once they dial down the steering just like their throttle, that would be a very different story altogether.

[ajmat]

Great review Omkar, the pics do not do justice to the location

Some points to note:

It costs the wrong side of Rs 1.4 cr. Comparatively speaking, one gets a GLE400 for Rs 1.1Cr (if I am correct), that hyper screen is a $8000 option, call it $10000 landed here or Rs 800000. This implies around Rs 20 L premium for going electric and the money one pays for ICE road tax is not passed back the the customer

Originally Posted by aseem23

I think two important points i.e., 10 years or 2.5l km battery warranty (first in the market), and a service interval of 30,000kms or 2 years can be a major differentiation in terms of overall cost of ownership. GLE and GLS are pretty expensive to maintain and require service after 15,000 km. I wonder what will be the service cost of EQS within the span of 2 years.

I guess the what is lost in service is gained by subscriptions , faster wearing tyres and brakes.

Originally Posted by Small Bot

Is this like the Bounce mode that I see in those funny YouTube shorts? How quick or slow is the raising and lowering by an inch?

This did not come with the bouncing option. The suspension raise was imperceptible. I remember running a Citroen where the front would shoot up followed by the rear. When I lowered the EQE, one could hear a hiss.

Originally Posted by The_Medic

For the worse. Rear wheel steering by Mercedes isn't as well calibrated as the throttle.

That was my input. Although different cars, I found the EQS very responsive in terms of steering input due to the 4 wheel steering . I do believe the rear wheels steer based on inputs from the steering wheel and speed, not so much the throttle

[aveoman19]

Amazing review. Felt like I am actually sitting in the car. The only thing missing was the new car smell I would choose the Mercedes' EQ range of vehicles over the BMW just because I just can't digest those massive BMW grilles. Once again. Thank you for the wonderful review!

[Rana.avneet]

Hi all, my first post here on TeamBHP. Just bought a EQE SUV 500, and loving it till now.

Is there a fellow EQE SUV owner here on the forum? I had a couple of doubts regarding spare space saver tyre. The review notes that there is a space saver tyre included, but I did not get any. Just wanted to check is it's just me who did not get one :(. Also just wanted to check, what other accessories a buyer gets preloaded like luggage net, ash tray, perfume, etc.

[nidhikapoor]

The EQS is only 2 lakhs more because it's not a CBU import. Any chance that MB will go with a local assembly with the EQE? That should bring the price down considerably.

[nidhikapoor]

Originally Posted by Rana.avneet

Hi all, my first post here on TeamBHP. Just bought a EQE SUV 500, and loving it till now.

Is there a fellow EQE SUV owner here on the forum? I had a couple of doubts regarding spare space saver tyre. The review notes that there is a space saver tyre included, but I did not get any. Just wanted to check is it's just me who did not get one :(. Also just wanted to check, what other accessories a buyer gets preloaded like luggage net, ash tray, perfume, etc.

May I ask what the price of the EQE SUV was? Were you not tempted to get the EQS SUV?

[Rana.avneet]

Hey,

The EQE And EQS are priced the same at ~1.4Cr because EQE is a CBU. But there are discounts running in EQE for obvious reason. The discounts for a new car are at around 20L. So it should cost at around 1.2Cr

I got a demo car of EQE which had around 5000 km running so it costed me significantly less at around ~1Cr (since it’s an EV) 5000km doesn’t make a lot of difference.

Originally Posted by ajmat

That was my input. Although different cars, I found the EQS very responsive in terms of steering input due to the 4 wheel steering .

Btw, the EQE sold in India to the public does not have rear-wheel steering. I know since I own one

[raviemailid]

EQE has been a shortlist car for me for quite sometime and I have been exploring options in the market. I ended up flying to Ahmedabad to visit Central Star Mercedes for a demo EQE they have on sale.

I'm not sure if there's a thread for reviewing dealerships here, but I'll provide some quick feedback anyway.

Dealership Experience:

After submitting my phone number on their website, a lady called to confirm the authenticity of my inquiry, and then a sales representative named Suketu was assigned to me. He called and sent images of the car along with relevant details about mileage and dates. The next day, he followed up, but I missed his call. Three days later, another lady called to ask if I was still interested. I apologized for not reaching out and mentioned I was already working with Suketu.

An hour later, Suketu called again, but I missed it once more. I called him back, and he seemed very eager and flexible to close the deal, eventually passing the call to his manager. The manager, Vishal—another great guy—invited me to visit and see the car, showing flexibility on pricing. I told him I'd come by the next day. Fortunately, I found good flights from Bangalore, and I flew to Ahmedabad the following day. The showroom arranged a car to pick me up from the airport and drop me off after a 4-hour conversation and test drive. I absolutely loved the experience and the treatment from their team—the pickup and drop-off gesture was a nice touch. The sales approach felt genuine and accommodating. I highly recommend them.

About the Car:

It’s a September 2023 demo car, and while its 18 months of age was noticeable, it didn’t show as much wear as a typical used car would. It had 10,500 km on the odometer, and the battery performance was top-notch. We spent 30 minutes sitting in and exploring the car, followed by a 20-25 minute test drive covering about 12-13 km. Then, we took another 30 minutes for a walkaround and to examine the car’s exterior. Here’s a quick summary:

What I Liked:
1. The car weighs 2.5 tonnes, and I could feel its heft while driving—in a good way. It’s like an elephant on the road, very reassuring in terms of safety.
2. From the inside, the car is a gem! The driver’s seat offers the best luxury experience in its class. Everything you look at, touch, press, or feel makes you want to do it again.
3. The seat cooling and massage functions are fantastic. I had to turn off the massager while driving because it was *too* relaxing.
4. The extensive list of features is perfect for gadget lovers like me. The heads-up display shows maps in an amazing way. The air suspension, ADAS suite, luxurious seats, stunning OLED screens, opening sunroof, mirror adjustments triggered by just looking at them, steering vibrations, and electronic controls—it’s pure magic to sit and explore. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
5. The ride quality is excellent. It’s a bit soft, but I prefer that. The suspension feels floaty, and I don’t mind it at all.
6. The audio experience is absolutely stunning. Once tuned to your taste, the sound is incredible.
7. The battery seemed capable of delivering 450-480 km on a single charge.

What I Didn’t Like:
1. Why does it look so unappealing and small? Its 4.8M long vehicle, but just because of sloping roofline, it looks more like a bloated hatch or coupe. The interior design and exterior aesthetics are such a stark contrast. I tried to like the external design, but I just couldn’t. If you don’t feel the urge to look back at your car after parking, it’s the wrong car—and I never felt that urge. I couldn’t warm up to its proportions or shape.
2. The boot is small, and with the spare tire, it’s practically useless. Even without the tire, the sloping roofline makes fitting three check-in bags impossible.
3. Mercedes should discontinue the Sodalite Blue color—it’s not a good shade. I wonder why they sent so many cars to dealers in only that color.
4. While the safety features are impressive, they’re too intrusive and sensitive. It kept warning me to move my hand whenever I placed it at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel, claiming it couldn’t see my eyes. I’m not a robot! At one point, it even stopped the car.
5. The rear seats need more flexibility. Right now, there’s little for rear passengers, and the seats feel a bit too upright.
6. Why can’t I record footage from the 360-degree camera as a dashcam? It’s a simple feature to include.
7. The air suspension only raises the car by about an inch—it’s barely noticeable.

I decided against buying the car, mainly due to its uninspiring looks. Additionally, I saw the EQS 450 in person, and it looked like a completely different beast. There’s a good chance it’ll be discounted similarly to the EQE. I can wait—my A4 is still doing amazing work!

[Turbanator]

Glad you didn’t purchase the car. I am strictly against purchasing Demo cars, especially with so high mileage. Everyone has his own way to test and let’s accept by nature, that we are not mature enough to treat such things with care. Sales advisors themselves encourage the use of such vehicles for their peak performance. Fast acceleration, brake test, ground clearance check. More often, these tend to be repaired/ repainted as well.

If one needs to buy a preowned, the best option is to find a direct seller or buy a smaller model within budget.

You are right, EVs are not going anywhere. Traditionally March sales are strong due to depreciation benefits. If Mercedes has not announced any scheme yet, I will wait for another 2-3 months.

[ajmat]

Originally Posted by raviemailid

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What I Didn’t Like:
1. Why does it look so unappealing and small? Its 4.8M long vehicle, but just because of sloping roofline, it looks more like a bloated hatch or coupe. The interior design and exterior aesthetics are such a stark contrast. I tried to like the external design, but I just couldn’t. If you don’t feel the urge to look back at your car after parking, it’s the wrong car—and I never felt that urge. I couldn’t warm up to its proportions or shape.
2. The boot is small, and with the spare tire, it’s practically useless. Even without the tire, the sloping roofline makes fitting three check-in bags impossible.

You rejected the car due to the EQE design etc. Not a problem, however, you could have saved yourself a flight but checking out an EQE in the showroom and a test drive first.

[TopQuartile]

Originally Posted by raviemailid

What I Didn’t Like:
1. Why does it look so unappealing and small? Its 4.8M long vehicle, but just because of sloping roofline, it looks more like a bloated hatch or coupe. The interior design and exterior aesthetics are such a stark contrast. I tried to like the external design, but I just couldn’t. If you don’t feel the urge to look back at your car after parking, it’s the wrong car—and I never felt that urge. I couldn’t warm up to its proportions or shape.
2. The boot is small, and with the spare tire, it’s practically useless. Even without the tire, the sloping roofline makes fitting three check-in bags impossible.
3. Mercedes should discontinue the Sodalite Blue color—it’s not a good shade. I wonder why they sent so many cars to dealers in only that color.
4. While the safety features are impressive, they’re too intrusive and sensitive. It kept warning me to move my hand whenever I placed it at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel, claiming it couldn’t see my eyes. I’m not a robot! At one point, it even stopped the car.
5. The rear seats need more flexibility. Right now, there’s little for rear passengers, and the seats feel a bit too upright.
6. Why can’t I record footage from the 360-degree camera as a dashcam? It’s a simple feature to include.
7. The air suspension only raises the car by about an inch—it’s barely noticeable.

I decided against buying the car, mainly due to its uninspiring looks. Additionally, I saw the EQS 450 in person, and it looked like a completely different beast. There’s a good chance it’ll be discounted similarly to the EQE. I can wait—my A4 is still doing amazing work!

Spot on cons! It was absolutely lacking road presence, rear seat comfort and value. I test drove the EQE and ended up with a green EQS SUV. Would recommend strongly. On the discounts, not too sure if they come up again. They have really cut down the manufacturing and have stopped making the 7 seater version for example. You might luck out with a demo but there aren't too many to be had. Plus they go for ~ 1.3 vs. 1.42 new, so not worth the hassle.