Mercedes EQE vs Volkswagen iD7 | ULTIMATE Comparison!
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- The Mercedes EQE is a premium All-Electric Saloon but so is the Volkswagen iD7! Here's a comparison between the two!
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As always a car manufacturer can change their pricing and specification several times throughout the year, please contact the car manufacture or a dealer for the latest updates.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Pricing
0:57 Batteries & Range
2:21 Charge Times
3:32 Dimensions
4:08 Boots
5:56 VW Front Seats
11:23 Mercedes Front Seats
14:24 Rear Seats
17:44 Mercedes EQE Drive
20:54 Volkswagen iD7 Drive
23:37 Pros & Cons
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Another informative video! Keep the info coming. Will you please review the new VB bus when it is available. Not here in the US yet. I likely would not trade in my MB but I sure like the looks of it.
@debbaker9178 thank you! I’ve not heard of the VB bus before, what is that?
@@npoleary the ID BUZZ
I would love to get my hands on one!
One big thing about vws in europe is not base model but top end cars,trim level increases the price where it makes passat 2.0tdi more expensive than an e 300 with full trim so merc it is for me
Nick,traded in my id4 first edition max for new id7 in January, long waiting time for id7 4 + months. Looking forward to delivery your review has increased my anticipation 10 fold. Great review and very informative thanks.
Ah amazing thank you! 🙏
Yeah honestly, it’s a great car! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Only thing I haven’t been able to test is the WeCharge public charging that VW offer. I would imagine they’ll help set it up for you on collection and the concept sounds good 👍🏼
You’ll have to let me know how you get on with it! I really enjoyed it when I had it for a week!
Thanks for a nice comparison Nick, I've been in the same situation myself, having to choose between EQE and ID.7, the choice went to ID.7 as I thought it was a bit nicer and I'm not a big fan of frameless doors in the EQE, Tesla etc. the reason for the small cluster screen in the ID.7 is it has a head-up display as standard.
in addition, in my country the ID.7 also has a heat pump as standard :-)
Ah amazing! That’s good!
Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍🏼
That was a brilliant comparison - and your video and production standards are EXCEPTIONAL!!! - probably THE best for automotive videos - Thanks - Peter
Awh thank you Peter!
I’m just getting started! I’ve got loads of videos lined up and scheduled in to film! 👊🏼👊🏼
Merc customer will stick with the EQE, but against ID7 it just makes no financial sense! VW for me… and that’s before the LR/86 version and Tourer comes into play.
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Aww thank you! Comments like this make my day! Yeah I would love to do a behind the scenes video one day! Hopefully this year!
Nice review 👍👍👍
Thank you! 🙏
Very good comparison 👍🏼amazing that both cars are so nearby considering the price😮 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏
Nice review. For what it's worth, once used to them I think the touch haptic buttons work very well (I drive an ID.3) - but I know they divide opinion.
I think VW will be pleased you are comparing the ID7 to a more expensive competitor rather than to the (much smaller) Tesla Model 3 as seems so common.
I hope the big boot ID7 and the Tourer option can provide a very practical alternative to SUV bodystyles, which so far has been lacking in the EV market.
Thank you! 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for a great video, I’m a subscriber to your channel from a small Island called Bahrain. Just to let you know.
That’s Amazing! I had to go on Google to see, and I saw that there was the Tree of life over 400 years old there in the middle of the desert. That’s amazing!
Well thank you for watching! I’ll keep the videos coming!
Volkswagens miniature display is a dealbreaker for me!!!!! Also the seats in the firm are definitely negative.
Mercedes integrated display and highly effective software, or huge benefits
I felt you were a little soft and apostle criticism of Volkswagens. I understand you have to have a working relationship with them, but it slightly hurts your credibility.
As a fairly new EQE SUV owner there is so much to learn that I continually go back to your videos! Thank you so much!
Not only are they highly informative, but the production quality is magnificent compared to anyone else!
You have a bright future ahead of you!
Hey curt228Norman! Thanks for watching!
And thank you for your kind comments 😊
So I actually found out after I made the video Volkswagen (in the UK) have an augmented head up display as standard which I’m kicking myself for missing. I naturally assumed it was an option, so this is in addition to the small screen, some people may prefer that. To get the head up display in a Mercedes is thousands more.
And the reasons for the soft criticism is because genuinely it’s a great car! In comparison with what you get for the money when compared to the EQE it’s crazy! For the seats, when I say firmer I mean it’s a fraction of a difference.
If you jumped into the Volkswagen, you’d probably comment that the seats are soft and supportive. I only commented on that because I got in them back to back. And even then it’s barely noticeable.
But glad you enjoyed the videos! It was very tricky to get those two next to each other. Had to pay for parking for both 😅
Hey. Great video, thanks! Really enjoying watching these comparison ones. What would have been even more helpful is if you had included some metrics and added it on the screen, e.g. Entertainment system, Boot size, Battery Time To Charge, etc. and put like a 1 to 5 star system on the screen 👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
As I review other brands more and more I’ll look to do this in future for sure!
Thank you for this video. You made quite some great points! I loved the seats and integrated display on the EQE but couldn’t justify the financials for it. I also needed some extra room for my sports equipment so decided to go with ID 7 tourer. I hope the car brings me joy to explore countryside
Awh thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Do you know when you get a delivery date?
@@npoleary 3rd week of September
Noice!
And a new numberplate too? 74 plate I guess? (If you’re based in the UK, hard to tell on UA-cam haha 😅)
@@npoleary I am based in Belgium and yes a new numberplate too
I have an EQE350 for 2 years now (60.000KM). Best car I ever had!!!
Awesome! 😎
Making use of off peak charging?
Rear heated seat should standard keep the kids warm too,also roller blind on sunroofs is much better than solar bay type sunroofs which doesn't block out the sun fully,eqe instrument cluster was amazing when you put your foot down rev meter went flying so much fun when you actually see something happening rather than a dull little screen
There was a little bar on the iD7 but yeah classic dials on the EQE.
It’s just interesting how each manufacturer is slightly different 🤓
Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏
Another good and very useful video as a Merc owner I would certainly consider the VW if only for the saving, but there is a lot more to that car.
And too much to squeeze in this video! 😅
It was long enough as it was! 😂
I have loads of other videos though on Mercedes tech 👍🏼
On a different subject I have the same car as you and I am always coming across average speed cameras and reduced road working stretches which are picked up by the live nav downloads. I up to now have to fire up the limiter and set the speed. I just found out if I press the resume button twice quickly it sets the speed at the road works speed automatically. You learn something new every week on this car.
Oh yeah the limiter resume is so useful 🤓
Mercedes interior is a masterpiece, best and unbeatable interior in today’s cars
😂😂😂😂😂
Best joke ive seen in the comments section so far
@melvinthemechanic if you don’t agree what’s your favourite interior? Just curious! Is it still a German manufacturer? 🤓
Was this filmed before VW debuts the ID. 7 GTX? I would consider the AWD ID. 7 over the EQE personally.
We would all like more standard features but the optional heat pump on the ID. 7 is not a deal breaker for me.
In a way, I prefer it. Let me explain.
Heat pump may improve winter efficiency to some degree but the ID. 7 is already more efficient than the EQE.
The few miles that I can get from the heat pump is not going to make much of a difference when the range is already more than what I need. So, I can choose not to pay for something I don't need. Let's face it, you are paying for it even if it's a standard feature. It's just built-in to the price.
Great job, Nick. Looking forward to your next video. :)
Awesome! Thanks for watching and yeah a fair point!
Yes I know I was gutted when I saw that announcement, but hey…tech and cars move so fast these days.
My main goal going forward for videos like this is to get them out faster so it should eliminate that.
Glad you enjoy the videos!
I was fortunate enough to have an EQE last month as a courtesy car whilst my AMG was in for a service. My abiding memory of the EQE was the absolute complexity of the left hand screen and the annoyance of the steering wheel buttons.
I wasn’t fussed about range and I just felt I was driving a big car with two iPads on it and a very nice Head Up Display. Other than that it was stunningly boring. It might as well have been a Ford Granada (ask your Dad Nick) for its total lack of driving dynamics.
Great review, but I’m not giving my hard earned for either model…
Ah well all manufacturers have buttons like that on the steering wheel now. They’re okay but I’d much rather have buttons.
Haha I know a Ford Granada
I can only dream but still find your reviews so enjoyable. One aspect, perhaps, might have been to compare the specifications of them both as driven. SOMETHING has to justify the£17K difference in price - apart from the 3-pointed star.
Yeah me too! I’d love to own one of these!
The ride quality is almost the same though, even when driving them back to back
Really interesting review, thanks Nick. I'm running a Mercedes A250e saloon at the moment - it's been a huge disappointment and put me off the brand, mainly due to its poor drive and build quality. Just ordered an ID7 to replace it so it's been great to see your review. I couldn't stretch to the EQE but wouldn't want the merc anyway based on previous experience. Chose the ID7 over BMW I4, Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 and Audi Q4 E-tron. Space was the big driver, but the VW was at least as refined as any of them and loaded with kit - even if it is a wee bit bland to look at!
Thank you!
Mercedes (like most brands) offer quite a few models…A-Class is their entry level one which is Premium but will not carry the luxury that for example a C-Class offers. But if you venture up their range it gets even better. It depends what you’re after in terms of quality on the inside.
One of my main reasons for covering other brands is to give my viewers a choice, Mercedes have lovely cars but with EV’s coming, some may prefer to switch to an EV but can’t quite stretch to the price like on an EQE (I fall into this category 😅).
So covering multiple makes and models allows people to enjoy my videos even if they move brands.
Keep an eye out though I have some Volkswagen Tips and Tricks planned in the coming months! 😎
Yep 👍
Hi nick, great video as usuall . howerver, you should put "Discrimination - All car review based on U.K Model, fetures & pricing vary depand on counrty " ..as lots of my mates bought Mercedes EQ in australia, and we don't have lots of features here. otherwise, great video . very thourough .. all the best
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I already mention this a lot on my channel but cars specs WILL ALWAYS vary. This is one of the reasons why I don’t really go through specs too much.
It’s the same for the UK though, there are specs available for example in the USA that aren’t here, there will always be differences sadly and as I’m only in the UK, I’ll never know what it’s like in other countries.
Hi Nick can u please do a video on explaining heat pump benefits pros and cons . Enjoyed your video again this week the difference between Mercedes and VW everything works on a Mercedes like they say it should.
Regards
Paul
Yeah I’d love to! I know the concept of them and their benefits but I don’t entirely know how they work inside and out
I’ll add it to the list though! 🙏
@mqp1772 oh really? I heard it does, where did you see or hear that? Genuinely curious as I don’t know much about them 👍🏼
Nice Comparison! Again! At the time I bought my EQE the ID7 was not available yet (took volkswagen quite some time to get production going). And yes, ID7 was on the shortlist. So I fully understand the comparison. However if the bootspace is not that important I tent to think the Mercedes offers a slightly quieter ride and offers ever so slighty more inituitive controls. Also I hear people say the EQ intelligence (route / charge stop) optimization is slightly better. What’s you experience on that last item?
Thank you! 🙏
Well I was conscious the video was going to be long so couldn’t test that out fully so briefly skimmed over it in this one.
I have used Mercedes me Charge extensively before but not WeCharge by VW so can’t compare just yet. But I bet that will bring another comparison video! 👀
GBP17,000 worth of slightly more intuitive controls?
@@PhilHare-er8nr You are right. But then again, The rational comparisons don’t seem to matter that much for the premium brands. It’s often a lifestyle choice. However this being my lease car you will be surprised that it can be almost the same leaseprice, since the residual value after 3-5 years is determining its lease rate, hence the difference between the ID7 and the EQE is much smaller. But I agree with you, If the ID 7 was available at the time, I might have chosen for the ID7😉
Nick, I asked previously about the VB Bus. I meant to type the VW id Buzz. Wish I could blame auto correct.
Ah cool! Yeah I would love to check that out! 🙏
As usual very informative. My concern is a motor survey announced this week that full EV’s drop is 30% in first year and the two Mercedes EV’s were top of the list for largest drop. Probably because of the initial retail cost, I assume it will not be so bad on lesser priced models. I hope it settles down.
I wouldn’t say that’s just EV’s…
All cars depreciate.
www.webuyanycar.com/car-valuation/car-value-after-3-years/
Have a play on a calculator and any car can depreciate up to 30%.
You’ll find EV’s yes can depreciate more because as a new model comes out it typically will have more range than before. For example a Mercedes EQA used to have 260 miles, a new model increased it to 320 and now most recently another new model to 350 ish.
New tech, new cars, + high end cars usually depreciate more anyway regardless of who makes them.
My Passat dropped 45% in first year now only at 27% of the List price after 4 years and 45k km...nothing special, but true to most cars. A car was and is the best and easy Option to burn money. 😉
EVs are now at Reality of any car.
@@npoleary Agreed after about 5 years most cars are worth a fraction of their initial list price, after 15 years they are basically worthless unless they are a special model. I think people thought the insanity of 2021-2023 would somehow continue and are living in lala land.
I've owned a lot of premium cars over the years and depreciation is normally 40-50% of RRP after 3 years.
Hey Nick, I know this might be a bit late, but I recently talked with you about getting a 2023 GLA 45 AMG (my dream car).
I realized that it didn’t came with sensors, is there a way to installing them after being manufactured? I recently spoke with my NY MB car dealer and they told me that it was not recommended to installed them after manufactured.
I did had a 2018 GLA 180 sport with parking sensors in Peru, and it was the best car I could have as an Architect for such tight and bumpy roads.
Is there a way to certifiably install them without damaging anything OR do I need to buy the certified pieces from Europe or UK and find a third party installer on my own? I have been cautious with the car and its 382hp but not having sensors keeps me at edge.
Please do let me know if there is a way I could install 2023 GLA 45 AMG parking sensors assists or other third party sensors I could safely install in my car!
Hey!
Oh yeah a GLA 45, wow what an awesome car!
Sadly I don’t cover modifications on my channel or mechanical aspects so I really wouldn’t know.
If I was in the same position as you I’d be speaking to my local dealer too.
Most car manufacturers will never retrofit things as they usually will only sell things as they’re described from new.
You yes of course could get them fitted but it would be an aftermarket option which wouldn’t integrate with the car’s system. You’ll have to chat with Mercedes for their expertise on that one.
@@npoleary I spoke with my NY car dealer salesman and he told me it was not recommended, but I will contact the dealers service department and ask them directly for options. My fear is that by drilling into the bumpers and rearranging the system, the cars acoustics and other sensor could be damaged. But it’s a risk I’m willing to make.
Thank you for the advice! Looking forward to your next videos and I’m also following on instagram/ facebook
Yeah they’ll be the best to ask
I’m sure it’s possible but best to check!
Oh awesome thank you! 🙏
Nick wanted to give you a thank you that has nothing to do with this video...one of your old videos prob years ago showed how the Mercedes windows sometimes wont go all the way up...well the other day i was installing a dashcam and when i was done i ended up getting the window issue, Not sure what triggered it for me but long story short I was crapping my pants at first like what did i just screw up in my expensive cars electrical, and then i remembered your video. 🙏🙏🙏 safe to say my window is working again lol
Ah awesome! Thank you! 🙏
Glad you got it going again!
That was filmed in my local Mercedes dealer and I specifically do remember that one because it very sunny! ☀️ it was tricky to film some bits!
Glad you enjoy the videos though!
You did not mention the ID.7 HUD and AR. I have seen it in other videos, and it seems very nice.
I looked into this but I could have sworn that it was optional equipment…but no you’re right it is standard!
I usually try to avoid going through loads of options in cars as it varies round the world but that’s pretty cool! 👌🏼
Very good comparison but price differential significant!
Thank you! 🙏
Waiting for the ID7 interior to be used in the ID4. Maybe next iteration.
I'd go for the ID.7. The price differential is too great and the EQE exterior looks a bit old-manish. MB can justify a premium for their brand but not GBP17,000. Especially given Chinese rival products are getting better by the minute.
Yes the Chinese rival products are on my radar…I’m watching them closely!
Nice review! Regarding the differences between the two, the heat pump being one of the main items... what does that option amount to $$$ on the VW? Also, the haptic touch buttons on both (one of the reasons I still like the older GLE450 versions), are they more efficient, use less energy or is it just that they are the latest technology and will not wear out? Cheers!
Thank you!
Heat pump was about £1k as an option so just over $1,200 (approx conversion)
No I honestly don’t know why manufacturers use haptics or touch controls for things like that. But apparently buttons are coming back in the VW! 🙏
I'm guessing 90% of EV will need a heat pump so its confusing why VW would even make that an option. Should definitely be standard if its an AWD model.
The EQE does not have a heat pump. Not possible. Not as standard and not available as an option. I drive my EQE for six months now. So in the (cold) winter.. the energy consumption is considerably higher (+ 20-30% compared to summer). With a heat pump, that difference might be (a bit) smaller. But with a (very) big batterij, like with the Merc, you’ll still be allright.
The EQE does have a heat pump, I do a lot of research on my videos before I even pick up the camera.
According to Mercedes eBrochure which I used for this project and topic, it does: share.icloud.com/photos/074_Bj0sBBPSWLWHgr_dtoMDg
(Link valid for a few days) otherwise it’s on Mercedes website.
As always I mention in my videos, spec varies round the world so if you’re based somewhere in else then spec WILL be different.
@@npoleary Hi Nick, I must admit I heard about this in a couple of reviews in the Netherlands and Belgium (of well known reviewers) and I never looked further in the specs for this. My apologies for stating this was wrong in your review. A very good review that I enjoyed watching. I was also in between the ID7 and the EQE last year in october, but needed a car very urgently. For a new ID7 I had to wait for 4 months and I could pick up a used EQE 350+ of 2022 with 17k kms for about the same money. So that made the deal. But if there would have been a used ID7 for 10k euro less, than I think I might have chosen the ID7. As much car for less cash.
i am a Dublin taxi driver and have and will be taking deliver of the VW ID7 in Mid April IF you want to come and see one in uses as a working vehicle your more than welcome
Amazing! Thank you for the offer! 👍🏼🙏
Depreciation? Weight? Running Costs? Service Intervals? These would be useful to know for day to day ownership. Thanks
Depreciation isn’t something I would cover on a review of a car. It’s sadly not something that can be predicted either. However most new cars will often depreciate up to 30% to 40% within the first few years.
EV’s typically more so because as battery technology gets better every year, and manufacturers strive for more range each time a new model comes out, it makes the previous one less favourable.
On a positive note, shop for a used one and you can get yourself a bargain for an EV!
I could include the kerb weights on reviews like this going forward if you’d like? Always open to suggestions!
EQE: 2,385kg
ID7: 2,172kg
(Approx weights according to Google)
Service intervals you’ll have to chat to a dealer as it’ll vary round the world so depends where you live 🤓🙏
You didn’t mention brand. That’s a huge reason for people buying luxury cars. Mercedes has more cache. Great video as always, though!
Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏
Nobody's cross shopping between a VW and a Mercedes. But the comparison does show you what you get for the money. Even if the VW was all gussied up to be like the Mercedes, it would still be cheaper. Thing is (as VW learned in the past), people that car shop at the Mercedes level don't really consider price difference. The primary reason why people buy luxury cars -- to have something above the rank and file.
They are both beautiful cars. I don't think that we can get the ID7 here in the states. But will keep digging for information.
Thanks for watching! Ah hopefully VW expand their range out to other countries!
@@npoleary That would be great. Also thank you for your MBUX tours. We were able to configure the new S-Class much easier with your help. And I think that the dash you were talking about in the video is what is on all our cars - U09 MB-Tex Upper Dash and Door Trim. I forgot to answer your question. You know I am team Mercedes, but based on those 2 choices, I think that I would go with the VW, if it were available here in US.
No worries!
I’m team Mercedes too (I drive one as a daily!) but it’s hard to ignore the cheaper cost of the VW! What they’ve done is very impressive!
Oh and can’t forget the boot for the dog 🐶
Is there a diff in road noise in VW vs EQE?
Is there a diff in road noise comparing your A Class vs EQE ?
Barely noticeable between the VW and EQE and even then that’s driving back to back.
For my A-Class vs EQE oh yes huge difference, everything is quieter 🤓
Nice comparison, thank you! But it is slightly incomplete without your finial choice. I would love to know it.
I thought I kind of hinted in the video 😅
For me I would have to go iD7, price difference is too great to go to the Mercedes and the boot opening works for me as we have a dog 👍🏼
@@npoleary Great! I go with you. ID7 is really a good choice.
I have been driving EQE 300 since March 2023, my first Mercedes-Benz, and it’s the best car l have ever had. I love the rounded slick wind tunnel design on the exterior and the amazing interior design. I don’t care that much about acceleration so it’s the comfortable driving experience l enjoy and every time l enter the car l feel hugged.
I don’t see any reason to change it for another model or brand and will probably keep it for the next 15 years….
BTW I visited the factory in Bremen where my car was born and it was such a wild experience l can recommend.
Do you have any information on the idea behind the 300 - vs the 350 other then just price and acceleration?
Thanks for sharing!
Ah very nice! I would LOVE to visit a factory where they’re made.
I believe it is just price and acceleration 🤓
Hi, I have EQE 300 since April 2023, the only problem with it is floaty driving over 130 Km/h . I supposed it is because of wheel alignment or balance and after one month ( I bought new car) took it to Mercedes Benz work shop and they said everything is look like good. Another problem is driving on ice road. Because it is not 4 matic and just back differential is unstable on icy road. In sweden we 10 months winter 😂. Not stable over winter and floaty driving over 130 km/h.
Good review, but im curious to know why you didnt choose EQE SUV as a comparison?
Well I could have included that too but that would have been tricky to film a 3rd as well 😅
I just wanted to compare Saloons
@@npolearyyou could do a follow us comparing the id7 touring against the SUV, although it would be an unfair comparison as the ID7 would wipe the floor with the Merc
Since the SUV is the same price as the sedan, with the SUV, Dog would love it….!
EQE holds too but it uses the electric motor.
Great summation of both cars. My head says VW but my sense of style and love of really nice, exclusive things says Mercedes-Benz. I’m still nit sure about all electric yet.
So if money was not an option, is there an option you would be happy with to carry your dog?
Thank you!
So if money was not an option I would take an EQE 53 😂 I’ll find a way to make it work with the dog, not sure he’s appreciate the acceleration though 😅
However if I was seriously considering these two on show I would have to go VW purely from a cost point of view and the boot opening like a hatch.
Both drive almost the same which is very difficult to choose!
@@npoleary I have a sneaky suspicion that while you would get the VW for your dog, there will be just a little bit of you wishing and hankering that Mercedes-Benz had the right space.
Yeah the boot should open like a hatch! However there is the EQS, the boot does open like a hatch on that one 👀
@@npoleary I would love you to keep a vlog or create an occasional video about things you have learned about your own Mercedes-Benz. For instance, I recently found out that simply opening the door with the car on, it automatically engages both park (gear) and the parking break.
@@npoleary haha, now you’re talking 😁
Great to see an estate version available. Maybe 7 seats available later? Other than the MG I don’t know of any other estate electric car.
I wish Tesla would do an estate version.
Why don’t you mention 0-60 times?
Absolutely!
Yeah more Estates would be super sleek!
I can do! I’ll possibly add it to future vids!
A difference that you didn't mention is the Mercedes needs a start button, the ID.7 doesn't.
A year old EQE300 vs a new ID.7 is tempting.
If you need an estate version of EQE, you have to go for the SUV version.
I did film that in the Pros and Cons section but chose to leave it out due to the length of the video 😅
But I did find a button on the iD7 although you don’t need to use it so it’s like one less step than the EQE
There's 2 things I don't understand: 1 why is touch a disadvantage? 2 If they are so close in terms of your preference, wouldn't GBP 17k be an easy decisive factor?
Touch screens are perfectly fine for multimedia systems but touch can be distracting if the most simplest of functions like climate control are hidden menus deep on a multimedia system. Same goes for steering wheel functions, when an actual button is pressed you would know with the way it feels. But if it’s touch and has no haptics or feedback to the user, then you have to look down and take your eyes off the road.
To clarify in even more depth, there are haptics in the Volkswagen but a sound for clicking in the Mercedes for the steering wheel functions.
Oh and yes in this example I would choose the VW due to the boot opening with our dog at home 🐶 and the price point too! 💰
@@npoleary I currently drive ID3 and am considering getting the ID7. What I dount like about the touch BUTTONS are the ones on the steering wheel. I accidentally touch them sometimes when making a sharp turn. Immediately, missing the directions.
12:19 its called artico :)
The panoramic roof of the Mercedes seems to be bigger and doesn’t leave you in the dark in the back seat like in the VW. VW will always be cheaper to cover that segment of the market, as it has always been. Looking more classy and being more comfortable,Mercedes is the King.
For the pano roof, very true…What’s your favourite model of Mercedes then? 🙏
@@npoleary I like luxury and comfort. For a very very good price. My 2 year's old E 200 coupé with air suspension and open roof. The best I ever had.
That’s awesome! Especially with air suspension!
Sealed sun roofs that don't open doesn't interest me. I actually open my sunroof for ventilation. Especially during the spring. Porsche is the only car maker that still offers a convectional sun roof on their EVs
There was no mention of many of the benefits of the eqe interior such as ambient lighting, sound system, engine noises, better navigation system, or anything? Felt like he was already choosing the ID7 before the video was shot. And no, I'm not a merc enthusiast I drive an audi etron
Sadly I can’t go through every aspect although I excluded the detailed navigation part because it’s more than I can cover in one video. I do hope do it one day, but “living with an ev” and the various multimedia systems would be difficult to contain into a couple of minutes.
Route planning, remaining battery, charge point compatibility etc, I do want to cover it one day though 👍🏼
Noticed the ID7 showing 97% charge and circa 305 miles of range. Not really the 480 advertised. Any view on that? Surprised you didn’t call that out.
The iD7 has a WLTP range of 380 not 480.
480 would be very impressive! And might make one of the world’s best! 😅 Maybe on their next one!
But to answer your question the range indicator in this car is no different to your petrol / diesel car if it has one.
Basically it’s adaptive, so one day you could charge and it’ll say 370 and one day it could say 250. It all depends where you drive and how much power you use.
You can test this in your own car, do lots of driving round town during traffic and for example my petrol car will show 280 or 300 ish miles.
Then go on a long trip, come back and fuel up and it’ll show north of 400.
This is because that figure is adaptive, I’ve traveled at faster speeds that are more economical than driving round town.
The opposite effect happens when you’ve been on a road trip and then continue to drive round town, the range indicator will adjust and bring that range back down because you’re consuming more power from stopping and starting.
So nothing to call out! 😅
I vote for ID7, cheaper and similar, very confortable, very luxury, could be just More modern, I mean thé Dashboard for instance
It’s quite the contender! And the price point (when compared) is amazing! 🤓🙏
0:45 and comparison over, I have made my choice
😂 glad I made it nice and easy!
my wife 's EQE 350 doesn't have the boot kick open function, while my old e class has that function, she was not happy.
Oh I think Mercedes called that Hands Free Access or something. Can you still do it on the key? I’m sure there was a button if I recall from filming this one the other day
@daniellu9106 Are you sure? My EQE 300 has this feature. There is a small sticker next to the two red buttons on the bootlid how to kick.
@@npoleary thank you for the reply, yes, I can use both the button in the boot and the key to open and close the boot. I tried many times and checked the Mercedes @Adelaide, He said, sorry the function was not available on that car. I checked the my car manual, it clearly stated hands free access should work. I will ask the car dealer again.
@@Pyoutube2023 Thank you for the reply. I checked again today, doesn't work. I should check the dealer again. Thank you for confirm this function should be working , unfortunately I was told otherwise /wrong information by the dealer.
Ah cool well the dealer can check spec on a car so they’ll be the best ones to advise. Be aware though the manual does not and never will relate to individual spec on a car. They are generically printed worldwide like all car manufacturers.
you forgot the nice, large headup display in the id.7!!!
I know annoyingly I “assumed” it was optional equipment but it’s standard!!…was kicking myself afterward…
How far does it go on a full tank of electric ?
Both cars have a range of around 380 miles, I cover it in the video.
Not long enough. Until EVs reach a solid 300 mi. I won't even give them the time of day. So far there's only a handful of car that approach the 400 mi range and all of them are ultra luxury car that are far, far, beyond my level of affordability
@@npoleary And how long does it take to charge up and how much does it cost?
That depends on where you get your electricity from! 🤓
Home or public? There’s a huge difference… or I can reply back with both 🤓
Let me know!
Good video, thank you. MB looks overpriced. Do not forget to compare the real consumption of the EV in the future. The real life shows different dimensions!
Yes it is something I would like to compare on in future!
Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏
id7
vw best❤
Have you ever done a breakdown of your A Class. My dealer told me they were junk and not nearly as quiet as any other model. They were just an entry model MB on the level of a cheap Toyota.. True????
I've done a couple of reviews on it and still love it! And genuinely as with all of my videos, they are my honest thoughts.
Now when it comes to people's own thoughts, individual people in dealers may have their own preferences for their own ideal car like we all would ourselves.
So for example if I were to compare an A-Class to an S-Class (which I did once on my channel) there's a stark difference in quality.
But I would hope there's a stark difference because the price is £30k all the way up to £130k and more!
Now I don't know this person, but they may have a company car and be in an E-Class. Again compare that to A-Class, there's a difference. But A-Class is still a premium car, but the further you go up the Mercedes range and any German Range of car, the more luxurious it gets. And the price too 😅
I have a 2021 A250e saloon. It's a heap. Dozens of rattles, squeaks, awful road and engine noise, poor auto gear box and a lumpy, inconsistent brake feel. It's the most disappointing car I've ever owned.... hugely overrated based on my 3 years of ownership....
There’s a difference between legroom and kneeroom
I thought the ID7 had a heads up display not sure about the Mercedes.
It does sadly I’m still kicking myself for not mentioning it (I found out afterward). I’ve previously tried not to go through optional equipment too much on my channel but it was standard for the head up display! I presumed it was optional!
The Mercedes EQE any day of the week. Wouldn’t touch a VAG car 😂
Which model of EQE would you go for? The AMG version? 🤓
If a family say with a couple of kids, prams etc had to decide I think it would be the Volkswagen purely for the boot space. The Mercedes is too small as is the opening.
your analysis is very good on vehicles but your pronounce of the language is difficult to understand please change it
Thank you! I thought I had quite a posh English accent but sadly I can’t change the way I speak, sorry! 😔
If it helps I offer captions / subtitles on my videos going forward in 18 different languages 👍🏼
There are more competitive options to Mercedes. I, personally don't think its worth almost 20 grand for bells and whistles and lets be honest, quality is now the same.
Thanks for watching!
It’s interesting to see and I’ll test some more in the future too!
It’s like saying you are happy to buy the print version of a painting rather than fork out for the original. Nicer things almost always cost more.
@@profphilbell2075 I'm speaking from experience!
Luxury car s hopper don't buy because of worth, they buy because of exclusivity. They're saying they have more money than you -- to spend on stuff that's not that important.
How did you drive two cars to the lot if you're a one man crew?
I’m glad someone asked!
With great difficulty! 😂 😂
I drove one there, then this car park was right next to a dealer, so I walked to get the other one and bring it round. And yes I paid for parking for both too 🙃
Left one in place while I drove the other, swapped all the cameras round when coming back and left the other there for the test drive.
And adding a second note, I even cleaned the VW before filming it on the day. Luckily the EQE was already clean for filming.
German tech lacks WoW effect, just check some recent chinese or even korean cars, heck my qashqai has better screens and layout.
Might well do! But we’ll see! I might sneak a couple of videos in later in the year
You mentioned that the Mercedes was slightly more comfortable in suspension and seats, but nothing about the difference in wind and road noise. Was there any noticeable difference there?😳 I think my wallet would go for the VW, as well as the exterior of that car. The exterior of the mercedes looks a bit too much like a bar of soap!😉
But if I shall impress my neighborhood; I ask my bank for more money and pick the Mercedes!😂
It’s barely noticeable and that’s even with driving them back to back.
Nope didn’t notice any difference with wind noise and road noise.
Haha yes it is quite sleek the Mercedes, it does have curvy lines!
1:40 *Anyone who could achieve this Range must be a Scientist with on OBE Awarded by Khan or Rishi !*
*at 95p per KWh - what a Joke !*
They’re used for comparison purposes. If you drive at 40mph to 60mph and barely hit traffic, then yes you could even beat it. But realistically it will always be less on every EV due to variables on the road. It’s always been this way and will be like that forever.
Also that public charger was 85p per kWh, so 10p less. But it’s still ridiculously expensive where when I can charge at home for 7p!!! It’s mad!
Expensive vaporware. Depreciation on EVs is extreme, like 10-15% per year.
Hey folks I drive a Volkswagen and my boss drives a Mercedes - think about it 😢
Unfair. Ask for a promotion! Haha
Joking aside though VW make great cars, touch controls aren’t the best but there again a lot of manufacturers have done this so you can’t win everytime.
What model of VW do you have and what model does your boss have? I hope it’s not a G-Wagon!
Depends which model. You could be in a Golf R and he in a knackered A Class 😂
My grip with EVs is multi-fold. First, you have to relinquish your spare tire is place battery storage. That's not something I'm willing to do, and an even worse idea if its an off-road vehicle. A poor design that is the first obstacle the industry needs to address. Considering computer aided design, set up the typical cabin design, with the spare tire, then segment in the batteries around that.
Second, the sunroof that doesn't open. As far as I'm concerned, a sunroof doesn't just let in the sun, but air too. I actually use my sunroof for ventilation especially during the spring of the year. At present, Porsche is the only manufactures that I know that still offers an opening sunroof on their EV cars.
Finally, there still the question of EV infrastructure which includes range anxiety. That means a vehicle that won't conk out on me before I've reached my destination. I've never taken a road trip and found the need to plan where I need to stop (and hope the pumps are working) to refuel.
That's not something I want to do while paying a higher price for a car. (Yes, I know the computer will do it for me. But it still can't predict if the chargers are working properly, or at all) Anyway, these two are both sedans, but in two totally different classes otherwise.
I drive the EQE back and forth across France from the UK on a regular basis. Chargers are at every motorway service station in France.
The computer tells you if a charger is available before you leave the motorway, so you can see 15/16 chargers available for instance, although in France they are always practically empty (this includes used chargers and out of order chargers).
I remember being worried about it when i first bought the car, but it doesn't even cross my mind now, and i regularly drive the car down to 10% before even thinking about charging, as you can always find a high speed charger on route within 30 miles which to me is no different than how i drove a petrol car.
Totally not a valid comparison 17k of a difference
These vehicles should not be compared together
These cars are both electric from different manufacturers, why not?