The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE 320+ SUV: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

The EQE 320+ SUV's 235-kW rear motor: 315 hp and 416 lb-ft to the rear wheels. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

The math that makes this the easy recommendation

Range anxiety is the whole argument against an electric SUV in a city built on bridges and tunnels, and the EQE 320+ SUV answers it better than anything else Mercedes-Benz sells: 302 EPA-estimated miles, more than any GLE, GLC, or even the smaller EQB. That number, paired with a starting price that dropped by over $10,000 for 2026, is why the badge went from "the electric option, if you must" to genuinely competitive with a gas GLE 350 on monthly payment. The rear-wheel-drive layout keeps things simple, and Mercedes says the single-motor setup is also the quietest and most efficient way to move the car, which shows up at the charger as much as at the pump would have.

The name itself changed for 2026, and it's worth a beat of explanation because search results are full of the old one. What was the EQE 350+ SUV is now the EQE 320+ SUV, carrying 27 more horsepower than before under the new badge. Same car, same rear-drive layout, more power, lower starting price — a rare combination, and reason enough to ignore any page still quoting the old name or its old figures.

What comes standard, and what Brooklyn buyers add

Every EQE 320+ SUV ships with heated power front seats, wireless device charging, MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (it recalculates routes around charging needs the way a human copilot would), and a Surround View camera system that earns its keep on Shore Parkway's tighter angle parking. The available Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen, a single curved 56-inch display spanning the dashboard, is new to this trim for 2026 — previously it lived one tier up. Local shoppers also gravitate toward the available Burmester 3D Surround Sound system (710 watts across 17 speakers) and the panorama roof, both of which turn a Belt Parkway commute into something closer to a lounge.

Buyers cross-shopping the gas-powered range should also look at the dealership's own comparison of family-friendly Mercedes models, where the EQE 320+ SUV's 40/20/40-split rear seats and flat load floor hold up against anything short of the larger GLE.

What the reviews say

Fay John's 2023 review is the most literal endorsement in the dealership's records: "Ken was very helpful and patient during the entire process of me purchasing my new ELECTRIC EQE SUV." Georgios Tsiatsios shopped three dealerships before leasing his: "I went to 3 dealerships and the team in Brooklyn is by far the most professional staff I have worked with. Starting with Keith Wilhelmy. He went above and beyond to work with me and answer all my questions. He was always available and super knowledgeable." He also singled out Leon for covering a test drive and Jimmy Calle and Will Berardino for closing the deal — "the best car leasing experience anyone can ask for," in his words, and a full team effort by his account rather than one salesperson's.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 EQE 320+ SUV in New York?

$64,950 MSRP plus $1,150 destination, before options and before New York City's 8.875% combined sales tax for city residents. The pricing and leasing guide details the math, and current offers are posted by the dealership and refresh monthly.

What changed from the EQE 350+ SUV?

The name and the number: EQE 350+ became EQE 320+ for 2026, output climbed 27 horsepower to 315, and the starting price dropped by more than $10,000. It's the same rear-drive, single-motor architecture underneath.

How far can I drive on a charge?

An EPA-estimated 302 miles from the 96.0-kWh battery, the longest range in the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup. Real-world range varies with temperature, speed, and climate control use, same as any EV.

How fast does it charge?

Level 2 (240V) home or public charging runs roughly 10.75 to 11.5 hours from 10 to 100 percent. On a DC fast charger, the EQE 320+ SUV can go from 10 to 80 percent in about 32 minutes, and the NACS adapter now included standard opens up Tesla Supercharger locations without an aftermarket adapter.

EQE 320+ SUV or AMG EQE SUV?

The 320+ trades performance for range and a lower price; the AMG EQE SUV flips that trade, giving up about 70 miles of range for 617 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Most daily commuters land on the 320+; buyers cross-shopping performance SUVs look at the AMG.

Where can I see the 2026 EQE 320+ SUV in Brooklyn?

At Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway, off Belt Parkway Exit 5. Sales hours run Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

The rational electric Mercedes

Range, price, and cabin all moved in the buyer's favor for 2026, and the EQE 320+ SUV is the version to drive first if an electric Mercedes is even a possibility. The performance case lives one page over at the AMG EQE SUV guide; the ownership side is covered in the service and repair guide.