Shown is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV with up to 677 hp

Following the all-electric 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV that just went on sale, Mercedes revealed a smaller, more dynamic alternative in the form of the 2023 EQE SUV.

The EQE SUV will go on sale in 2023. The facelifted EQE SUV with AMG was revealed on Sunday alongside the regular model and confirmed as a 2024 model, though there is no word on whether it will be available next year.

In the U.S., the EQE SUV will come in 350+, 350 4Matic, and 500 4Matic grades, and eventually an AMG grade as well.

Pricing information will be announced closer to market launch next year.

While the EQS SUV is aimed at the full-size segment and should appeal to large families thanks to its third row of seats, the EQE SUV is aimed at more mainstream buyers with its mid-size stature and two rows of seats. At 191.6 inches long, the EQE SUV is about 7 inches shorter than the Tesla Model X, but its 119.3-inch wheelbase is nearly 3 inches longer than the Tesla’s, providing plenty of room. Rear legroom is 40.5 inches.

As the name suggests, the EQE SUV is a tall analogue Sedan EQE which also arrives in 2023. Both use Mercedes’ EVA modular platform, which is also present in Luke EQS and the EQS SUV. In the EQE SUV, the platform supports a 90.6kWh battery that can be charged from 10-80% capacity in around 32 minutes via a DC fast charger. Mercedes did not provide pricing for the range.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

The 350+ version will come with a single engine in the rear that produces a maximum power of 288 hp. The 350 4Matic version will come with a twin-motor all-wheel drive powertrain that has the same 288 hp as the 350+, but with more torque. The 500 4Matic will also have a dual-motor all-wheel drive transmission, this time with 536 hp.

Buyers looking for maximum performance will want to wait for the AMG EQE SUV. It will offer 617 hp. comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive transmission and 677 hp when equipped with the available Dynamic Plus package. With this package, the AMG EQE SUV will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds. The standard top speed will be 137 mph and 149 mph with the Dynamic Plus package.

In terms of handling, the EQE SUV will be equipped with air suspension as standard. Adaptive dampers and all-wheel steering will be available and worth it for buyers who enjoy a spirited drive every now and then. The AMG EQE SUV will get these features as standard and add active anti-roll bars along with AMG-specific tuning for the air suspension. AMG also boasts a powerful brake package consisting of 6-piston calipers with 16.3-inch rotors up front and single-piston calipers with 14.9-inch rotors at the rear. Even larger carbon ceramic rotors will be available.

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV

The exterior of the EQE SUV follows the familiar, aerodynamically refined styling that Mercedes introduced in its EQ line of electric vehicles. The appearance is somewhat innocuous, although this may be an advantage for some buyers. Buyers looking for a vehicle that stands out in this segment will want to take a look BMW iX or Cadillac Lyriq.

The design of the AMG EQE SUV looks almost identical to the regular version, except for the vertical stripes in the pseudo-grille and larger wheels (19-inch wheels as standard for the regular model and 21-inch for the AMG) and brakes. One of the new Mercedes design details is the use of the AMG badge on the nose instead of the traditional Mercedes star. However, the star still sits on the grille and tailgate.

The interior of the EQE SUV matches the EQE sedan and is also very close to the EQS and EQS SUVs. Up front, a fully digital Mercedes dashboard known as the Hyperscreen is available. Here, a number of digital screens are arranged under a single glass cover. The standard setup is a more conventional design with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a separate 12.8-inch screen for the infotainment system. In both cases, the infotainment system is Mercedes’ own MBUX system.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

AMG adds bolstered seats for better front passengers during fast cornering. There are also AMG logos throughout the interior, as well as contrast stitching, a sports steering wheel and illuminated door sill plates with “AMG” lettering. The specific AMG sound is also heard in the cabin, the intensity of which changes depending on the selected driving mode.

The EQE SUV will be manufactured at the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the EQS SUV is built.