Two models, one steep repricing: $64,950 to $97,550 before destination. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: Brooklyn Pricing & Leasing Guide

Two prices, one unusual story

Most model years see prices creep up; the 2026 EQE SUV went the other direction on purpose. The EQE 320+ SUV opens at $64,950, more than $10,000 below the prior model year's starting figure, with 27 additional horsepower thrown in rather than taken away. The AMG EQE SUV dropped even further in dollar terms, about $12,000, landing at $97,550 for 617 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Every figure excludes the $1,150 destination charge, and real transactions add options: the Dynamic Plus package on the AMG, the panorama roof, the Hyperscreen display now available across both trims, and the Burmester sound system.

The New York layer

Sales tax follows your residence, and for the five boroughs the combined state-city-MCTD rate is 8.875%, which turns a $66,000 EQE 320+ SUV transaction into roughly $5,860 of tax before registration, title, and plates. Long Island and Westchester rates differ modestly; the finance office computes the exact figure for your address as a matter of routine. On a lease, New York applies tax to the monthly payments rather than the full vehicle price, one reason the borough's EV market leases as heavily as it does, and a trade-in reduces the taxable amount on a purchase. Federal and state EV incentive eligibility changes with program rules and how the vehicle is acquired (purchase versus lease) — have the dealership run the current landscape for your situation rather than trusting a number from last year.

Why the 2026 repricing changes the lease conversation

A residual-value calculation drives most lease payments, and a starting price that drops by $10,000-plus without a corresponding drop in what the car is actually worth on the used market tends to produce sharper monthly numbers than the sticker price alone would suggest. That's the practical case for leasing an EQE SUV this year specifically, on top of the usual reasons EVs lease well in general: battery technology keeps improving, so a three-year term sidesteps most of the "will this battery still be strong in year eight" question, and NYC's payment-based tax treatment stretches further on an EV than on an equivalent gas SUV. The dealership posts current national offers, which refresh monthly, and its Express Car Buying path lets the whole transaction happen online for buyers who'd rather configure from a Bay Ridge couch than a showroom floor.

What the transaction feels like here

EQE buyers write some of the more detailed reviews in the dealership's record, and the pattern holds: process over pressure. Georgios Tsiatsios, comparing three dealerships before leasing his EQE: "I went to 3 dealerships and the team in Brooklyn is by far the most professional staff I have worked with. He made sure to check off all the boxes to make sure I was getting a great deal." He named four people across the deal — Keith Wilhelmy, Leon, Jimmy Calle, and Will Berardino — which says something about how many hands touch a single transaction here. Fay John's shorter review lands the same point: "Ken was very helpful and patient during the entire process."

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2026 EQE SUV?

The EQE 320+ SUV at $64,950 MSRP plus $1,150 destination — also the longest-range Mercedes-Benz SUV sold today, at an EPA-estimated 302 miles.

Why did the price drop so much for 2026?

Mercedes-Benz confirmed a repricing across its EQE and EQS lineup for the 2026 model year, cutting the EQE SUV's starting price by roughly $10,000 (base) and $12,000 (AMG) without reducing output or standard equipment.

Is it better to lease or buy an EQE SUV in New York?

Leasing tends to make more sense for an EV generally — battery technology keeps improving, and New York taxes lease payments rather than the full price — and the 2026 price cuts sharpen that case further this model year specifically. Buying still suits long-term keepers who plan to hold the car well past a typical lease term. The finance office models both against the same configuration in minutes.

What does a fully equipped AMG EQE SUV cost?

An AMG EQE SUV with the Dynamic Plus package, Hyperscreen, and Burmester sound moves into the low $100,000s before New York's 8.875% for city residents. The base $97,550 already includes the standard 617-horsepower powertrain and adaptive air suspension.

Do EV tax credits apply to the EQE SUV?

Federal and state EV incentive rules and eligibility change frequently and depend on how the vehicle is acquired. Ask the finance office at Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn for the current landscape rather than relying on a cached list.

Where do I get an exact out-the-door price?

From Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway, with more than 500 vehicles in stock. Sales hours run Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

The rare model year where less is more

A double-digit price cut with no corresponding cut in capability doesn't happen often, and the 2026 EQE SUV is the example to point to this year. Model-by-model detail starts at the 2026 EQE SUV overview, and every figure on this page is confirmable in one visit off Belt Parkway Exit 5.