What Mileage you guys have so far (MY?) Problems / dealer visits?
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What Mileage you guys have so far (MY?) Problems / dealer visits?
Just wanna see how many miles have your folks covered so far in you EQE SUV. I am looking / debating to purchase a EQE SUV ...but not sure how reliable it is after reading lots of stories on software issues (seriouls issues like engine shutting down / cannot start etc), squeaks and rattles.
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2023 EQE350 4MATIC, 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC SUV, 1995 E300 Diesel
Our sedan has 19k+ miles and our SUV has 15k+ miles. Only issue we have had on the sedan was a problem with a wiring harness that once caused a power reduction issue after 12k miles. Restart fixed the immediate concern, and eventually service reconnected it and all has been totally fine since. Others may have different experiences, but they've been super reliable for us.
I do have a very quiet ticking noise in my sedan's dash, pressing on it makes it go away for a while. SUV is totally silent. My dad also has the same SUV we do and it's also totally quiet. So far, our report is pretty solid.
Edit: Both sedan and SUV are 350 Matics, produced in April 2023.
I do have a very quiet ticking noise in my sedan's dash, pressing on it makes it go away for a while. SUV is totally silent. My dad also has the same SUV we do and it's also totally quiet. So far, our report is pretty solid.
Edit: Both sedan and SUV are 350 Matics, produced in April 2023.
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Just wanna see how many miles have your folks covered so far in you EQE SUV. I am looking / debating to purchase a EQE SUV ...but not sure how reliable it is after reading lots of stories on software issues (seriouls issues like engine shutting down / cannot start etc), squeaks and rattles.
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I had all sorts of problems in the first 3 months of ownership which I attribute to software issues. The inexperience by the service department likely led to subsequent hardware issues. The car has been problem free for the last ten months once these problems were resolved
This situation is not unusual for a first year model, and should no longer be a problem.
This situation is not unusual for a first year model, and should no longer be a problem.
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Just wanna see how many miles have your folks covered so far in you EQE SUV. I am looking / debating to purchase a EQE SUV ...but not sure how reliable it is after reading lots of stories on software issues (seriouls issues like engine shutting down / cannot start etc), squeaks and rattles.
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my new EQE AMG SUV no issues at 1500 miles. Love the power and ride. Only issue I have is the full battery range is only 250!miles on highway 55mph. Down to 220miles at Interstate speed of 70mph. The dashboard meter tracks closely with actual when fully charge the battery to 80% (211 miles)
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I purchased a 4 month old demonstrator EQE350 4matic SUV with 3200 miles on it. Owned it 3 weeks so far. It went back to the dealer the second week when I noticed the rear passenger door handle wouldn’t register any touch (touch to lock, touch to extend door handle). The dealer did some software coding and fixed it.
After the above was fixed, I then noticed that the door handles will extend and light up if I approach the car (as expected), but if i walk away from the car, the door handles never retract and they remain lit up. They stay this way forever, until I manually lock the car. They are supposed to automatically retract after a minute or two. I think whatever software coding they did to fix the above first issue, has created this new issue.
Also, there is a plastic sounding tapping/clicking/rattle sound coming from the dashboard when going over some bumps (around the heads-up display area). They have attempted twice to fix this by adding padding in the area. But this is still not fixed.
Not sure if its me just being fussy, but I also noticed a slight creaking coming from the steering wheel when turning it (maybe the clock spring?). The cheap little GLB loaner they gave me had no noises at all. My 7 year old Range Rover I part exchanged on this EQE had none of these noises. I expect no noises from this expensive EQE.
It’s back at the dealer (third time now) to fix the door handles and dashboard noise. I might also mention the steering wheel.
I should add that I’m aware this is the first release of this model, so I expect issues. I’m not the grumpy type and happy to work with the dealer and just get the things fixed, which the dealer has been quick to book me in and give me a loan car. I really am enjoying the full electric lifestyle, this is my first. But I also love my SL on the weekend
After the above was fixed, I then noticed that the door handles will extend and light up if I approach the car (as expected), but if i walk away from the car, the door handles never retract and they remain lit up. They stay this way forever, until I manually lock the car. They are supposed to automatically retract after a minute or two. I think whatever software coding they did to fix the above first issue, has created this new issue.
Also, there is a plastic sounding tapping/clicking/rattle sound coming from the dashboard when going over some bumps (around the heads-up display area). They have attempted twice to fix this by adding padding in the area. But this is still not fixed.
Not sure if its me just being fussy, but I also noticed a slight creaking coming from the steering wheel when turning it (maybe the clock spring?). The cheap little GLB loaner they gave me had no noises at all. My 7 year old Range Rover I part exchanged on this EQE had none of these noises. I expect no noises from this expensive EQE.
It’s back at the dealer (third time now) to fix the door handles and dashboard noise. I might also mention the steering wheel.
I should add that I’m aware this is the first release of this model, so I expect issues. I’m not the grumpy type and happy to work with the dealer and just get the things fixed, which the dealer has been quick to book me in and give me a loan car. I really am enjoying the full electric lifestyle, this is my first. But I also love my SL on the weekend
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Hmm... I'm showing a range of 255 miles at 80% charging. Tracks pretty well with charging for miles covered. 3.1 miles/ KWH 50% highway and local streets at 45 mph. What drive settings are you using? Front motor disconnects in Comfort setting over 35mph. What size wheels and type of tires?
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i wish I had 255 miles at 80%- that equates to 319 at a 100% battery when the EPA rating is 235 miles. Sure your not reporting km vice miles? My vehicle is the AMG version and I use Comfort setting most of the time. When I get on interstate and 70mph the mileage drops quickly from wind resistance. I have seen 3.1 miles/kwh (app trip reading) when constant driving at slower 45mph speeds but rarely. I have 21in tires/ summer rated Michelin. My vehicle dash and center display readout in wh/mile-only the mercedes me app reads out in miles/kwh.
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Seems like creaks and rattles (dash / headliner / steering wheel / door) can be bothersome. Also actual miles kWh can be on the 'low' side? Where I am now, the dealership claims 582km (that's 360 miles) under full charge...I am skeptical it can achieve such.. Most places I am reading from other EQE SUV owners are about 230ish miles / 370km, which again seems to be on the low side. Should I pull the trigger? I am also eyeing on the Denza D9 ...
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My best range estimate by the car, when it was a few months old, at 80% was 485 km after a week of city driving. More recently, after a year, it is 451. A recent estimate was 568 km at 100% after a combination of city and highway driving.
The range estimate if heavily influenced by recent driving and rate of energy consumption. The range will be lower after highway driving with A/C usage, and expect a 25% or more drop in cold conditions depending on how cold.
But all of this may be immaterial if you do not regularly drive long distances that need charging on the road. A home charging station is a must. Even with long distance driving there are lots of charging stations so it should just be a matter of scheduling rest breaks to overlap with the charging.
If you can negotiate a great deal then go for it. Purchase if planning to keep it for a long time, otherwise lease is the way to go.
The range estimate if heavily influenced by recent driving and rate of energy consumption. The range will be lower after highway driving with A/C usage, and expect a 25% or more drop in cold conditions depending on how cold.
But all of this may be immaterial if you do not regularly drive long distances that need charging on the road. A home charging station is a must. Even with long distance driving there are lots of charging stations so it should just be a matter of scheduling rest breaks to overlap with the charging.
If you can negotiate a great deal then go for it. Purchase if planning to keep it for a long time, otherwise lease is the way to go.
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350 4matic SUV can realistically get about 285 miles at 70 MPH on a full charge. More than plenty range, tbh. The 500 will likely get over 300 miles with its new bigger battery.
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my new EQE AMG SUV no issues at 1500 miles. Love the power and ride. Only issue I have is the full battery range is only 250!miles on highway 55mph. Down to 220miles at Interstate speed of 70mph. The dashboard meter tracks closely with actual when fully charge the battery to 80% (211 miles)
80% charge equals 283m range on app So 350 plus mile range . Car is use only around town, 3rd car for 2 people.. no issues , its quiet smooth, sufficiently quick. S Fl so ac is always on. Luxurios..no but I'm happy w it
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my new EQE AMG SUV no issues at 1500 miles. Love the power and ride. Only issue I have is the full battery range is only 250!miles on highway 55mph. Down to 220miles at Interstate speed of 70mph. The dashboard meter tracks closely with actual when fully charge the battery to 80% (211 miles)
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Highway driving is the worst for an EV as there are few regeneration opportunities. Part of your problem is the AMG package, I think that came with larger wheels, which are a bad thing for mileage (on both EVs and ICE). Smaller wheel sizes lead to better mileage, which is why I resisted when the salesman was trying to get me to upgrade from the standard size. The loss for even 1" extra diameter is significant.
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I'm not following your statement on regeneration. It is more energy efficient to keep a constant speed rather than to recover the energy when changing speed. The issue with the wheel size is more about the tread contact patch vs the wheel dimension. Skinny tires are better than broad tires as they present less air resistance and have less tread hysteresis . Air resistance is the biggest issue for highway driving. That's one of the reasons that the EQE sedans are shaped like potatoes. For the record, the AMG EQEX4 has the same EPA mileage rating regardless of the available wheel dimension.
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I think you may both be right to an extent. There are aerodynamic effects of having more open wheel, for sure. This has an effect at higher speeds. So does sidewall energy loss, contact patch, and wheel weight. They all contribute. The bigger, the less efficient, is the overall consensus.