2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE is a 27-hp boost for the regular models, bringing output to 315 hp and pairing it with new EQE 320 names. This is a trim and powertrain update, not a redesign.
About the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE
1st generation (introduced for 2023), fourth model year; powertrain and naming update rather than a redesign or exterior refresh.
Mercedes-Benz positions the EQE as an electric counterpart to a traditional midsize luxury sedan, emphasizing quiet travel, spacious seating, smooth power delivery, and a technology-rich cabin. Its identity centers more on comfort and isolation than sharp handling. Compared with many electric sedans, it stands out through Mercedes-style interior presentation, extensive digital displays, supportive seating, and a calm highway ride, while the two regular trims separate range-focused rear-wheel drive from added-traction all-wheel drive.
The EQE 320+ is the range-focused version, using rear-wheel drive and a 96-kWh battery for an EPA-estimated 308 miles. The EQE 320 4MATIC adds dual-motor AWD, 564 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-estimated 267-mile range. Both have a 12.8-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, heated memory front seats, and a surround-view camera with automatic parking assist.
What changed, by category
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | AC Electric Motor | Dual AC Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft | 417 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.9 cu-ft | 10.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 308 | 267 |
| MPGe Combined | 94 | 86 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The biggest change is more power for the regular EQE models. The renamed EQE 320+ and EQE 320 4MATIC each produce 315 hp, up from 288 hp in their 2025 counterparts.
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE redesigned?
No, the 2026 EQE is not redesigned. Its body, cabin layout, core infotainment hardware, and 170-kW fast-charging capability are substantially unchanged.
How did the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE lineup change?
The regular models received new names: the EQE 350+ became the EQE 320+, and the EQE 350 4MATIC became the EQE 320 4MATIC. The EQE 500 4MATIC was dropped.
What is the difference between the 2026 EQE 320+ and EQE 320 4MATIC?
The EQE 320+ uses rear-wheel drive and emphasizes range, with an EPA estimate of 308 miles. The EQE 320 4MATIC uses dual-motor AWD, makes more torque, and has an EPA-estimated 267-mile range.
Did charging capability change for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
No, the regular 2026 EQE models retain 170-kW DC fast-charging capability. The main update is their higher output and new EQE 320 naming.