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  • More info on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV here: www.consumerreports.org/cars/...
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    The 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 SUV is the EV complement to the GLE, competing with the Tesla Model X, BMW iX, and Cadillac Lyriq, and the SUV version of the EQE sedan also in Consumer Reports's test program. We discuss how this model, built in Tuscaloosa, Ala., compares to the ultra-luxury EQS SUV, the incredible amount of safety features available on this model, and why even the pared-down infotainment screen (compared to the MBUX Hyperscreen) might still be a deal-breaker. Confused on what mpge means, and how it compares to miles per gallon in a gas-powered car? A viewer sends us a quiz in search of answers.
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    00:00 - Introduction
    00:34 - 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV first impressions
    02:09 - Driving
    O4:43 - Controls
    09:12 - The Price
    10:32 - Technology
    13:07 - Safety Features
    20:19 - Which EQE we like most?
    23:23 - Question: What is mpge?
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    Preview: Tech-Filled 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Charges Ahead
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Komentáře • 48

  • @kurthunter5206
    @kurthunter5206 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Even with Jen's 100K I don't think I'd be a Mercedes guy, but I loved the dynamic of the the 3 women.

  • @nuvoflo
    @nuvoflo Před 11 měsíci +12

    Amazing that car designers haven’t read the hundreds of reviewers who note the issues with the lack of hard buttons.

    • @2sk21
      @2sk21 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Really - why do they persist with these useless and dangerous touch interfaces?

    • @theoaklandpanda9129
      @theoaklandpanda9129 Před 8 měsíci

      @@2sk21 I assume its done by all car manufacturers as a cost cutting measure / painted as modern design.

  • @sabrimo4020
    @sabrimo4020 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I'm at 19:25 and they still haven't talked about the range of the car. Will they?

  • @tylerwestrich2255
    @tylerwestrich2255 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Great video. Was a little surprised though that they emphasized the ride quality, but didn’t say whether their test car was on the air suspension or the standard setup.

  • @hereigoagain5050
    @hereigoagain5050 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Good for CR for an all women panel of reviewers. Not only are women involved in over 50% of car purchases, but they are also very knowledgeable and have distinctive preference. For example, my wife has no idea what CVT , dual clutch, turbos, etc. are, but she definitely can tell you which vehicle drives better, fits her needs, etc.

  • @nickolastiguan
    @nickolastiguan Před 11 měsíci +3

    Good episode - very easy to listen to and follow along.

  • @TheEnVious17
    @TheEnVious17 Před 11 měsíci +8

    you guys killed it, loved the chemistry. MB needs to figure out the nomenclature of its electric vehicles. super confusing

  • @wh2424
    @wh2424 Před 11 měsíci +5

    The engaging of the acoustic reflex is a great innovation that I have not scene reported before. That’s probably because most automotive journalists don’t understand it. Thanks for bringing it up here. It would be easy to add this to any brand and at any price point.

  • @CookandBakewithSamer
    @CookandBakewithSamer Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thank you for this detailed engaging report. It is interesting the EQS family qualifies for the $7,500 tax credit but the EQE family is not listed. On the other hand, MB is giving $7,500 off the the residual value for a lease. Maybe to compensate for this issue. Thanks again.

  • @thomasyung9162
    @thomasyung9162 Před 11 měsíci +3

    “I just want to know the range?” Really? That’s your advice? As EV’s get more entrenched in our lives it is very important to know which car A or car B both with the same range will cost more to charge.

    • @alphie20
      @alphie20 Před 11 měsíci

      They completely missed this point and I came here to say that!! They don’t understand that the efficiency plays into how much it costs to run the vehicle. I guess we know who pays the electricity bills in those homes 😂

  • @patrickb3376
    @patrickb3376 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Well done, CR!

  • @BrightChocolate
    @BrightChocolate Před 11 měsíci +1

    Don’t understand what’s all the hype in the comments about women talking about cars. Why does society think women can’t appreciate cars. Great discussion and passion shown by the women in the video.

  • @subbiahpalani
    @subbiahpalani Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mean CLA, GLA and A class is more confusing. I feel EQE Sedan / SUV is more straight forward - It says what it is I don’t have to know what GL or CL means.

  • @Kimich-cf2vb
    @Kimich-cf2vb Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love Mercedes ❤

  • @chipsen3359
    @chipsen3359 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Best EV 👍

  • @carljaekle
    @carljaekle Před 11 měsíci +1

    MPGe allows one to compare the efficiency of EV’s to gas cars or other EV’s. A Hummer EV is much less efficient than a Hyundai Ioniq 6. MPGe allow you to quantify that difference.

  • @toyotaprius79
    @toyotaprius79 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Miles per gallon energy equivalent
    Around 35 kWh more or less, depending on metric, imperial gallon, and it varies again with gas or diesel etc
    And the mpge is the electric range on that gallon energy equivalent
    This is 2011 basics

  • @Brian-Burke
    @Brian-Burke Před 11 měsíci +1

    The question we need to ask is WHY are manufacturers doing this with awful capacitive controls?

  • @Wised1000
    @Wised1000 Před 10 měsíci

    The confusion is only among the Mercedes neophytes. Mercedes has traditionally offered 3 broad categories; S (sonder klasse), E (executive) and C. In english: Large, medium and small. There has been for decades, an SUV for each category GLS, GLE, GLC. For now, all full electrics in the Mercedes "stable" are the EQ platform, therefore, EQS and EQE. As before, for both of those there is an SUV version. The GL moniker has been dropped thus now E SUV, and S SUV. Finally, you are missing a big difference that you don't quite get until you actually live with an EV, the biggest advantage of the S vs the E is RANGE, most particularly, when the temperature is below freezing, and your range is now 30% less than it was in summer! Those extra 50 miles or so make an enormous difference when you are taking the rugrats to an away game 150 miles from home. The S will save you an extra half hour sitting at a charger or making an extra side trip without worry. BTW, really tired about the whining about buttons, face it, they are going the way of the dodo. Most settings can now be controlled by voice, of which MB offers the latest and greatest powered by chat GPT. As it to sing you a song, it's pretty entertaining😉

  • @christinamasheva7724
    @christinamasheva7724 Před 11 měsíci +1

    RIGHT !

  • @linhunnicutt6556
    @linhunnicutt6556 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love it, three super smart ladies.

  • @roguedogx
    @roguedogx Před 11 měsíci

    3:52 i would also say the price and range could be better.
    It's worth the money, they just want a lot of it.

  • @plneky1171
    @plneky1171 Před 11 měsíci

    Great team presentation, well done. No interest in high priced EV or ICE cars with touch panel controls.

  • @DD-dj4jr
    @DD-dj4jr Před 11 měsíci +2

    Jen is a great host!

  • @craigmerkey8518
    @craigmerkey8518 Před 11 měsíci

    Jen Jen Jen amazing I love Jen, she is the best host! Congratulations to the all female panel!

    • @ffl2609
      @ffl2609 Před 10 měsíci

      Her saying "right" constantly to interrupt others don't bother you?

  • @deeharris4634
    @deeharris4634 Před 9 měsíci

    I've been driving an EQE SUV loaner while my EQS SUV gets repaired. Neither one is good with bumpy roads / pot holes. You WILL feel the bumps. The suspension is stiff even in comfort mode! The EQS's massaging seats features a weak massage. So if you're looking for a plush ride and with a good deep quality massage, look elsewhere. Oh, and I was firmly told by Mercedes Benz staff that if I switch the original air suspension to a more plush after-market one, it will void the 4 year warranty.

  • @radudeATL
    @radudeATL Před 11 měsíci

    Great panel! Do it again!

  • @chaso4937
    @chaso4937 Před 11 měsíci

    CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!! ITS ABOUT FREAK'IN TIME!! ( another crack in the "Glass Ceiling"?? )

  • @nd7500
    @nd7500 Před 11 měsíci

    What about the voice controls...doesn't it work? Why wasn't it covered. "Hey Mercedes, turn volume down?

  • @georgeh6856
    @georgeh6856 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I like seeing three women talking about cars. It is 2023; that should not seem unusual. Any vehicle which costs $77K+ should not only have real buttons, sliders, and knobs but should have the best quality buttons, sliders, and knobs. Tesla, which gets the credit and blame for minimalism, even has physical, albeit multi-purpose, scroll buttons on their steering wheels. Mercedes-Benz went the cheap route by replacing steering wheel buttons with nearly-unusable capacitive touch areas.

  • @45414
    @45414 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks to Dr. Thomas for allowing me to feel like I was back at a Stapp Conference. The industry has made monumental strides in safety - this was a great episode! I also appreciate the HFE input from the former NASA scientist, Ms. Funkhouser.

  • @MrChevybaja
    @MrChevybaja Před 11 měsíci +2

    The host talks to us like we are children.

  • @skullandbones1832
    @skullandbones1832 Před 11 měsíci

    💚

  • @Mabeylater293
    @Mabeylater293 Před 11 měsíci

    Girl power!!

  • @OreoDave
    @OreoDave Před 11 měsíci

    🫅🏼👸🏼👸🏾👍👍

  • @prashantkompella5372
    @prashantkompella5372 Před 11 měsíci

    Women power Yay! 🎉

  • @DJL78
    @DJL78 Před 11 měsíci

    Imagine being stuck on a 16 hour flight sitting next to Stockburger. She would talk over the safety announcement and recommend the chicken entree.

  • @neilgraham9787
    @neilgraham9787 Před 11 měsíci

    nice hair everybody

  • @chriszawertany5242
    @chriszawertany5242 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Looks like a high-tech nightmare-I will stick with Mr Combustion engine.

    • @quixomega
      @quixomega Před 11 měsíci

      Mercedes combustion cars are just as bad.

  • @billyrock8305
    @billyrock8305 Před 11 měsíci +2

    🤮
    Mercedes Benz - Rated the worst brand to buy in 2022. (Consumer Reports). Huge quality control and reliability issues. Even worse than Jeep! 🤣

  • @TheLifetraveler1
    @TheLifetraveler1 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Have the women do more episodes. They don't talk over each other as much when they get excited, as the men sometimes do. But all of you are good.

  • @benjaminpage4288
    @benjaminpage4288 Před 11 měsíci

    Yeah!! more cars for rich virtue signallers!!! Like, so good, like, EQ is great like, I love it, like yeah!!

  • @elementkx
    @elementkx Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow has MB lost their ways in terms of aesthetics. What is going on with these designs? What happened to the Mercedes look of luxury? These all look like every other car out there, just much uglier.🥱