Acceleration fee
#1
Acceleration fee
What is everyone thoughts on this new subscription?
Is it worth getting the 350 4mafic and pay the acceleration fee ($1200/yr) or get the 500 which is 8K more to base price?
As much as this new subscription makes me angry it seems that it might make sense if you are leasing the car or keeping it <5 yrs.
Is it worth getting the 350 4mafic and pay the acceleration fee ($1200/yr) or get the 500 which is 8K more to base price?
As much as this new subscription makes me angry it seems that it might make sense if you are leasing the car or keeping it <5 yrs.
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I think you would do well to put it in context if you want to get the best-quality advice from the forum.
If you're coming from ICE (Non-AMG) then it's hard for me to believe you wont be impressed by the acceleration of the 350 with no acceleration subscription. I have a Volvo S60 2.4T and I test drove a EQE 350+ sedan and was very impressed with the acceleration. Statistically, I don't think the 0-60 mph is much different than my Volvo (7.6 seconds) but it sure felt like it was due to the increased, instantaneous torque offered by the 350+. If you value range over performance, then definitely go for the 350 with 19" wheels over the 500. I have ordered an EQE SUV 500 4Matic because it was what I had to do in my market in order to get the HyperScreen. If I had been able to get the HyperScreen with the 350+, I definitely would have gone that route, as HyperScreen and Range are more important to me than performance.
Edit: I, too, hate this whole subscription model!
If you're coming from ICE (Non-AMG) then it's hard for me to believe you wont be impressed by the acceleration of the 350 with no acceleration subscription. I have a Volvo S60 2.4T and I test drove a EQE 350+ sedan and was very impressed with the acceleration. Statistically, I don't think the 0-60 mph is much different than my Volvo (7.6 seconds) but it sure felt like it was due to the increased, instantaneous torque offered by the 350+. If you value range over performance, then definitely go for the 350 with 19" wheels over the 500. I have ordered an EQE SUV 500 4Matic because it was what I had to do in my market in order to get the HyperScreen. If I had been able to get the HyperScreen with the 350+, I definitely would have gone that route, as HyperScreen and Range are more important to me than performance.
Edit: I, too, hate this whole subscription model!
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I have owned the 350 4matic for a month now and have activated this subscription a week ago and it’s definitely worth every penny. It is as described a “significant increase” in power. The 350 is now actually fun to drive. Punchy and responsive. I think it’s the perfect combination of range and power.
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I have owned the 350 4matic for a month now and have activated this subscription a week ago and it’s definitely worth every penny. It is as described a “significant increase” in power. The 350 is now actually fun to drive. Punchy and responsive. I think it’s the perfect combination of range and power.
#5
I have an order for a 500 and decided to stick with it after learning about this subscription. The 500 is still a little faster and also includes leather and rear wheel steering as standard.
The subscription does make sense for leasing, even though with a lease, you're also not technically paying for the full price difference because of the residual value. Electrek also said they talked to a Mercedes rep who claimed they will eventually make a permanent option available.
The subscription does make sense for leasing, even though with a lease, you're also not technically paying for the full price difference because of the residual value. Electrek also said they talked to a Mercedes rep who claimed they will eventually make a permanent option available.
#6
Without a doubt the 500 is faster. On YouTube review it repeatedly gets 3.9 sec 0-60. The leather and rear wheel steering is not standard in the US.
The EQE is a heavy car and you certainly feel the mass when you drive.
The EQE is a heavy car and you certainly feel the mass when you drive.
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Originally Posted by shakoomakoo;[url=tel:8711220
8711220]I have owned the 350 4matic for a month now and have activated this subscription a week ago and it’s definitely worth every penny. It is as described a “significant increase” in power. The 350 is now actually fun to drive. Punchy and responsive. I think it’s the perfect combination of range and power.
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@shakoomakoo i see on me connect that acceleration package is marked as Coming Soon in US. Which country are you in? If in US then how did you buy this eventhough it says coming soon?
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not sure I like the idea of this subscription but since u got it OP I want to hear some impressions u have with it, did it meet your expectations, did u feel a huge difference, if u like to share, thanks : )
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So I guess they think of it as overclocking done to computer hardware. They are trying to justify this subscription for the extra power increase due to additional wear and tear on the components and therefore more (and expensive) warranty work if the components fail prematurely, the earnings gathered from charging these subscriptions will help offset the cost.
That said, I don't at all support this.
That said, I don't at all support this.
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So I guess they think of it as overclocking done to computer hardware. They are trying to justify this subscription for the extra power increase due to additional wear and tear on the components and therefore more (and expensive) warranty work if the components fail prematurely, the earnings gathered from charging these subscriptions will help offset the cost.
Remember that most of the components are designed for EQE SUV 500's more powerful output.
So the increased power of software unlock should be well within the components tolerance.
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I doubt that this was their thinking. The cost is the same year after year (or it may increase in the future) - even when the warranty has long expired.
Remember that most of the components are designed for EQE SUV 500's more powerful output.
So the increased power of software unlock should be well within the components tolerance.
Remember that most of the components are designed for EQE SUV 500's more powerful output.
So the increased power of software unlock should be well within the components tolerance.
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So, I finally attached a RaceBox to my EQE350V4, charged up to about 75%, and went to a relatively flat and straight road nearby. (Yes, I made sure there was absolutely no other traffic in either direction - it's a 4-lane road.) Two runs in opposing directions resulted in 0-60 times of 4.63s and 4.50s respectively. MB is well known to underestimate its performance numbers, so the stock "with acceleration increase" of 5.2s always seemed a bit slow compared to how the car feels. Now we know. Quite impressive for a base configuration vehicle!
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So, I finally attached a RaceBox to my EQE350V4, charged up to about 75%, and went to a relatively flat and straight road nearby. (Yes, I made sure there was absolutely no other traffic in either direction - it's a 4-lane road.) Two runs in opposing directions resulted in 0-60 times of 4.63s and 4.50s respectively. MB is well known to underestimate its performance numbers, so the stock "with acceleration increase" of 5.2s always seemed a bit slow compared to how the car feels. Now we know. Quite impressive for a base configuration vehicle!
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Thanks for sharing OP.
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Seems like it's worth it on a 350. That's as fast as a 500 for a lot less money. I know they don't want 500s to compete with the AMG EQE but looks like with this upgrade there's really no middle ground for the 500 to fill. So unlock the software limited horsepower in my 500 already! Waaaaaaaah!
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Seems like it's worth it on a 350. That's as fast as a 500 for a lot less money. I know they don't want 500s to compete with the AMG EQE but looks like with this upgrade there's really no middle ground for the 500 to fill. So unlock the software limited horsepower in my 500 already! Waaaaaaaah!