2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic
Luxury Electric Sedan · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2025 EV Sedans (class avg 69 · top 42%)
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic: the score gets it into the conversation; battery and service records decide whether to make an offer.
Score read
A 70/100 makes this a paperwork-and-test-drive decision. The useful split is software and driver-assist score at 100/100 versus range and efficiency score at 37/100. Owners on Reddit repeatedly cite software tech and build quality as recurring problems. If the seller cannot show recall completion, price that risk or move on.
Price context
This trim started from $77,900 new. Used examples have come down since launch, but pricing varies by miles, condition, and how the model is moving right now; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase, an Edmunds True Market Value, or an active dealer listing for this exact trim, and anchor your offer there. Walk if the seller will not move off new-car-style pricing.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (37/100).
Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.
- Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.
Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 267-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 10-year/155,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
VIN status first This model has 3 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 2 NHTSA complaint records (1.7 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $66,200-$75,155. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
Pricing & Market Value
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Vehicle Specifications
EVs at your price point that match or beat this trim
Price-gated peer set: vehicles within $56.5K–$84.8K market value (±20% of $70.7K). 5 outscore · 1 score within ±2. Mixed across makes — no "spend more, score better" comps.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$16,443 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 16 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (3)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (2 total · 1.7 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)
While driving on a road with no other vehicles around, the car abruptly braked for no reason. The car was 5 days old. It is currently in the service department.
While driving on a road with no other vehicles around, the car abruptly braked for no reason. The car was 5 days old. It is currently in the service department.
Unintentional eroneous acceleration 0-50 Car was parked totally shut off and parking brake red illuminated Car took off huge dangerous acceleration with driver sitting in car. Towards house over lilac tree driver made evasive manuevers and came to a stop Driver mirror hit Was waiting for granddaughter to come out of house Someone couldve been killed Mercedes scanning car black box WE WILL NEVER GET BACK IN THAT CAR P.S prior two eqs no problem made in germany This car alabama
Unintentional eroneous acceleration 0-50 Car was parked totally shut off and parking brake red illuminated Car took off huge dangerous acceleration with driver sitting in car. Towards house over lilac tree driver made evasive manuevers and came to a stop Driver mirror hit Was waiting for granddaughter to come out of house Someone couldve been killed Mercedes scanning car black box WE WILL NEVER GET BACK IN THAT CAR P.S prior two eqs no problem made in germany This car alabama
What Owners Are Saying
"Looking for EV or PHEV SUV Lease – Florida (Open to Brokers or Dealer Referrals). Looking for EV or PHEV SUV Lease – Florida (Open to Brokers or Dealer Referrals) Hi everyone, I’m based in Florida and currently looking to lease an EV or plug-in hybrid SUV. I’m open to anything comparable to the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+, but I’ve already ruled out the EQB, as it’s too small for my needs. Here’s what I’ve run into so far: • Broward County is mostly AutoNation dealerships, and none of them are willing to negotiate. • Miami dealers are also primarily AutoNation and just as inflexible. • Bonita Springs quoted me over $1,400/month (36 months / 12k miles) for a 2025 EQE 350+ SUV—far too high. • Some dealers are even saying Mercedes is no longer leasing 2024 models, which makes things even more challenging. I’m open to: • 2024 or 2025 Mercedes-Benz EVs or PHEVs • Loaner/demo vehicles are absolutely fine. • Other vehicles in the same class • So far, MB seems to have the most aggressive lease programs. • Deals anywhere in Florida If you’ve recently secured a fair lease, or can recommend a reliable broker who’s gotten solid results in this market, I’d really appreciate your insight. Feel free to DM me or drop a contact. Thanks in advance!"
"> ScottC said: > > run the battery down to something less than 20% and leave it sit overnight. > > It says to do this every 6 months in my EQE SUV manual, but doesn't explain why. It's been discussed in this forum and another forum as to why MB asks you to do this. Totally not clear to me, but it has been suggested that it re-sets the BMS (battery management system). > > > Click to expand... It's not clear to me either, but the two theories I've seen discussed are 1) it does a low cell balance while resting or 2) it allows a more precise measurement of low SoC open-circuit cell voltage which in turn allows better cell balancing during the next charge. Out of the two, I probably lean towards #2 but it doesn't really matter. If either of those two theories are correct then the net result is you're soon going to end up with a better balanced pack as a result of following the advice. TI have some great papers on cell balancing, but the bottom line is the effective capacity of the battery is reduced while the cells are out of balance. It's not a permanent degradation but rather a temporary condition until they're brought back into balance."
"According to consumer report the EQE and EQS get higher than their rated range on their 70 mph test and likely more in city driving which includes stop and go that allows recuperation to happen."
"#7· Jul 10, 2025 Any news from Mercedes? I tried to call Mercedes me, they are telling me to go to the garage and have it installed manually again crazy, was planning on buying Eqe suv next year. Switching plans I guess #8· Jul 10, 2025 Respons after 1.5 mo from tech dpt: "The update was paused"... No shit Sherlock. So you report the updates stalled and ask to fix and they reply this. Incredible. So asked for more information... "we are really having the tech team looking at this" Sure... Moved to Mercedes after 20 years BMW... No a bad ride but regretting it with this kind of 'service'. Spent 98K on a car and you get TEMU service. #9· Jul 12, 2025 #10· Aug 20, 2025 Same here. Mercedes did not fully test the install before rolling out this update."
"Mercedes Benz EQE SUV Tal Mar 21, 2025 Update issues, car froze + anybody experienced android auto problems? After the OTA software update my car wouldn't turn on (350+) and displayed 5-6 different errors. I had to call Mercedes and they sent someone who fixed it, we drove to the service center, and they did some software changes and now everything is OK except - Android Auto is not full screen any... 8946johnfperillo replied Mar 25, 2025 Mercedes EQ Vehicles General Discussion Forum"
"#5· Apr 9, 2026 #3· Apr 9, 2026 I had the coolant level low warning a couple of months ago, similar mileage. My dealer said just come over anytime and have it topped up for free. It took about 30 minutes. The software update is unrelated and possibly a regulatory one. Getting them to apply MBUX updates is like pulling teeth. The sound you are hearing at low speeds is the pedestrian warning sound to alert them about the presence of the vehicle. It cannot be turned off. #4· Apr 9, 2026 @ScottC thanks for the quick response. The sound I hear is more like a grinding noise & it is constant. It sounds more mechanical than warning noise.... but will update once the vehicle comes out of the shop #8· Apr 9, 2026"
"Under 30mph speed, I hear a. whirring/gorglong noise from the front end.. it completely goes away when speed goes beyond 30mph. Any thoughts? I included both of these issues in the work order and will update once I get the car back #1· Apr 9, 2026 I bought a 2023 EQE350 4matic 2 days ago with 27k miles. This is my 1st EV and it looks & drives great. Unfortunately, I had to take it to local MB dealer on 2nd day - 'coolant level low warning' in dash display. They said a software update is due, but they are backed up and suggested I leave it with them. Waiting for them to get back. Also the heated seats & steering worked on the day I took delivery, but they stopped working when coolant warning came on - are they related? Under 30mph speed, I hear a. whirring/gorglong noise from the front end.. it completely goes away when speed goes beyond 30mph. Any thoughts? I included both of these issues in the work order and will update once I get the car back #2· Apr 9, 2026 I recommend that you start a new thread with your questions in the EQE Sedan forum (assuming you have the sedan and not the SUV)."
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