Mercedes AMG EQE SUV: Ugly but Comfortable!
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- This SUV has a beautiful and comfortable interior. But it doesn't quite outweigh the weak range.
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Damn. Bro called Mercedes ugly. They'll file for bankruptcy next week.
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He's right though. That thing is hideous 😢
He ain't wrong tho. The EGE, and both EQS' looks like it got a lil too close to the sun n melted a bit.
I kinda like the design
@@iPhonenaireit’s an acquired taste for people with money. something u don’t have😂😂
"Ugly but comfortable" was my nickname in college
Chill out
Marriage material
Lol
The best thing a man can be is comfortable
Ay man same
Love the fact Marques doesn't hold back
Well he is pretty huge Tesla fanboy. So he does hold back there.
@@tissot233 how is that holding back! if he likes tesla then he is not holding back liking it, it goes both ways
The down/up paddle mimic the manual shifting of gears, that's why when you press down u get more regen, because when you downshift in a ICE you get that engine brake.
I think he knows but still lazy of a billion dollar company like Mercedes to mass-produce the same pedals for their ICE and EV lines. Also from a functionality perspective how often do you switch between regen to have to need dedicated stalks for it.
Came to the comments for this
Agreed
The infotainment system looks like it runs on Windows Vista.
Big time, he wasn't kidding.
and in the video you could also see some hiccups in the UI. keeping in theme with VISTA
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Hey atleast it's better then a single ipad and nothing else. Doesn't look like I'm ordering a McDonald's big Mac when I get in my nice car.
If you took the badges off and asked me to guess who made it, I would say it looks like my grandma’s Buick 👵🏻
It definitely looks like a 2014 Buick Encore that had an EV trim introduced in 2019
Actually it does look like a Buick lol
This car reminds me of a tesla blob egg design. So ugly. At least the seats and interior are better then that of a tesla but def not worth the 100k
@@G82Watts This looks a lot worse to me than a Tesla. Tesla may have an incredibly minimal interior, but this looks like they went the opposite way.
yes it looks like a buick
I graduated at Stevens yesterday. Your speech was great.
I sense the car of the year award. Most improved car. Car with best range. Actually I think that would be a nice add to this channel. Best interior etc. best look. All voted on with the pictures from the phone with the best camera.
MBUX looks like Windows Media Player from 2006
oh god that's why it felt so wrong lol
I still love the vista aesthetic
Nailed it 😂
MBUX sounds like their upcoming cryptocurrency
Or iOS 6.0.
120k for that is crazy. Who is dropping that much on this car.
Nobody. Watch it depreciate, and its value drop like a damn rock.
Rich people fashion and activities made me stop questioning what they do
They'll be 30k in three years. You'd have to be straight up brain damaged to pay that for this
@@DefinitelyNotAFerret this looks like it was made for rich grandmas, if i had money to burn and wanted an EV id buy the newest Porsche taycan without question. If i were more practical with my spending id get a tesla model y. i would literally never buy this new Mercedes under any circumstance
If you don't want the AMG then the prices start at 75K
love this type of reviews because his honest
Great review. Balanced perspective.
Why have cars infotainment systems always been 10-15 years behind. Like they could buy an Android phone with stock apps, put it behind some glass, and it would work better then most infotainment systems out there
Or a galaxy tab s8 ultra.Still significantly better than anything there is,apart from maybe Tesla's infotainment software
Safety tests and checks plus approval
@@pfseriregs slow down updates but not that design choice, Mercedes needs a new team and not one from the 80s
I asked an automotive engineer the same question, the answer is whatever stock system a manufacturer puts in a car has to be compliant with very strict safety and quality standards. (how they react or break in an accident, how they manage the constant resonance, how they take the temperature when you leave your car in the sun or in the freezing cold, etc. You get the idea) Consumer grade electronics rarely meet these criteria and I guess Mercedes doesn't have a whole hardware division for developing cutting edge tablets for cars, so you get the shitty 10 year old infotainment systems. I do agree that for the price you pay for supposedly premium car, you would deserve a much better system. Hopefully we'll get a new generation of car tablets soon because they can't get away with these "archaic" devices for much longer 😂
It's all nonsense. Manufacturer's just don't like to acknowledge that they're terrible at certain things, UX and UI being two major ones. They could easily use Android Auto with some fancy skins if they wanted to, ala Volvo/Polestar. They'd rather ship a half arsed digital experience which is all in house, rather than giving credit where it's due. All this testing nonsense still applies to marque's who use AA, so clearly that's not the reason.
You’re absolutely right about the Vista feel. That home button is straight from Windows Media Player.
Very honest review as always
Great review.
To me the pedal shifters for changing recuperation make sense. Turning recuperation up would be the equivalent of downshifting when youre slowing down.
The down paddle to increase the re-gen is actually the same as downshift on a gas car to increase engine-breaking.
Hey Bro, even you say you don't like it, I like it, but thank you for showing what it is.
We have the EQS SUV I can comfortably say that is an amazing vehicle.. good points raised from your side..
I work at a Mercedes dealer in NJ and MBUX 3.0 is out, but not in the EQ cars just yet. Newer models like the E-Class have it. Also with the drive unit if you press on the little screens you can change what those functions do so it’s not limited to the 2 things you saw on them.
It‘s wild how dumb/uninformed this guy is, yet people call him an expert
Does MBUX 3.0 fix the EQ car’s jellybean appearance?
@@InnovatinatorType what car do you drive?
@@MaticTheProto an M850i Gran Coupe. I would actually be in this market segment if I wanted an SUV and if I paying the price of an EQE, I don’t care about its drag coefficient, I want a luxury SUV that has road presence .. which happens to be electric.
There’s a problem with the whole EQ line, which is who is the target demographic? Their normal buyers of E/S level sedans and suvs willing to spend upwards of 100k are not doing so to look like a jelly bean smooshed car. They do so because they like the road presence previously associated to the brand.
What market is there for 100k+ vehicles that look all goofy for a low drag coefficient with mediocre range and mediocre power, that doesn’t even justify the design? Why would anyone go with EQ over the established electrics, or even BMW and Audi’s more tame approach?
you need ask Mercedes why do they make some of the most ugly electric cars, if you compare it with their previous premium looking models... the electric cars have too much plastic, it make them look like a cheap kitchen oven or coffee machine xD
Thank you for finally saying what I’ve been thinking about the infotainment design
Could you do a review on the FF 91 2.0? The car looks out of this world!
The dashboard graphics look like something you'd find in those old DVD player programs you'd get for Windows.
Thanks so much I asked you to review this car a couple of months ago and you finally got to it thank you
Doug is the type of guy that… oh.. wrong guy
No customed knee pads
The name sounds like a cheat code from GTA San Andreas 😂
Great review as always. Feels very objective and gives me a good perspective on the current options. Thanks!
9:36 i think this makes sense tbh. people are used to pressing left paddle for downshift which creates engine braking effect
Yeah, same as our e-tron, or other EVs with paddles.
Yup, was natural from the start to me for my EQ Mercedes, I guess it makes sense when you've driven a car with paddle shifters before.
You increase engine breaking by shifting down and this effect is mirrored by increasing recouperation when you pull the down paddle, makes sense to me.
Same as HKG vehicles (like IONIQ5, EV6, EV9, …)
Nothing about this review considered it was an AMG. He treated it like a trim package.
I don't get the need for these paddles. I set my car to max regen (one-pedal driving) on day 1 and haven't changed it since. Why would you want anything else in an EV?
The first 3 seconds are how I feel about the Harry Potter series. I'm ready to fight 😂
THANK YOU that is exactly how it looks. Big windows vista energy
Yo Marques when are you dropping the IONIQ 5N video. Would love your take on it.
Honestly the thing that bugs me the most looking at this car, it's the fact that the front doesn't open. Imma be driving it around and thinking about that if I could ever afford it lmao
Yeah like what's in there 😑
It does open, latch is the same position as all other Mercedes( Above left knee) Just they have a cover and a screw on that latch! AKA they don't want customers to open it. They don't encourage DIY for sure. But the reason they chose that might be because high-voltage risk( At least they think) . Also they probably looked at their data and think their avg Mercedes Customers don't normally open hood and work on them even on the gas models, they just go to the dealership
There’s a huge air purifier in there
@@Lore.Amaranth i'd rather have more storage than an air purifier lmao
@@sunshinelolipops1 that’s cool, I get it. I’m just answering it because no one seemed to know what was in there. 🤷♀️
Makes Toyotas range look good
The real range is like about 20% over what EPA states.
Still bad for the price
@@jonpetter8921 Even with an extra 20%, it is still terrible for the price.
Range as in the model line range or the range of the car
No one is buying an AMG for range… that’s be like buying a MB GT and complaining about the gas mileage…
06:57. Where are you going to put the cup holder now? 😂
That steering wheel is just so thoughtfully and meticulously laid out.
Also love the super small airbag container.
I agree on the infotainment system design issue. They obviously overloaded it with colours, details, less intuitive interface. It also doesn't match the interior design, looks absolutely different. For the expensive premium quality it should look sleek, minimalistic and not disturbing.
U do realize "minimalistic" means inexpensive, right? That's just a marketing word so they don't have to say they cut manufacturing cost down so they can make their profit margins higher. Look at tesla and how their able to do constant price cuts on their cars. A car thats expensive should have good qaulity buttons for simple controls. Always. Looking down and scrolling for everything rather then just pushing and driving is exactly what "luxury" isn't.
@@G82Watts came here to say what you said but you did it better
@@G82Watts No, minimalism doesn't have to be inexpensive. It means manufacturer paid more attention to ergonomics and overall design. You can always check previous videos on this channel about Kia EV9 and Genesis EV. Their interior and interface design have much better attachment to each other than this expensive MB. It looks more like 3 different design departments were working completely independent: exterior, interior and infotainment.
@@Dntdgxj so do u consider the porsche gt3rs or gt2rs to look minimalistic? Considering they are the most aerodynamic and purpose built cars in the world? Trick question. They aren't. They look insane and are insane
@@G82Watts Porsche GTS series doesn't target to bring comfort, luxury and aesthetics. It basically ignores it all, aiming to bring power, handling, control on the track instead. In some way they are minimalistic after losing the weight of all original Porsche bells and whistles. This MB is for regular people who drive it daily and use the interface daily. But what they get is a cocktail which is not worth the money asked. This EQ-series is one of the most depreciating car on the market now. For a reason.
Mercedes AMG EQE SUV is actually: Mercedes Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach, External Quantum Efficiency, Sport Utility Vehicle. 😮
Quantum Efficiency probably explains the terrible range for what this costs.
Knowing that doesn’t help the car
@@whodatcatt So true!
EQ stands for Electric Quotient like IQ Intelligence quotient
I got the “translate to English” prompt 😂
My x5 50e is where it’s at. Fast, don’t have to rely on electric but it’s there for shorter trips. Averaging over 60mpg.
i spilled my coffee when you mentioned Windows95 because same thought running in my mind when i see home button and screen views. your reviews are top notch and i subscribed the channel now.😀😀😀🤣😂🤣
Those paddles seem the right way around to me.
Also stalks. You should be able to enable indicators while turning the wheel without hunting for haptic buttons.
Damn was really looking into this car and you’re already like it’s ugly lmaoooo
It is
It’s his opinion. Beauty is subjective. I personally like the design
he only think hellcats look good
Probably the most subjective thing about a car. I’m sure in black it wouldn’t be as bad. I didn’t care for the EQS until I saw the two tone in person.
@@Brianuwu622💀
You need to check out the Mercedes-Benz E class diesel plug-in hybrid!!! Thats the future there! Looks awesome
Looking forward to a follow-up review of your 911 Turbo.
They got it right offering the regular grille on the ev g wagon
MBUX looks fine, not every UI needs to look like the latest version of android/ iOS
spotted mercedes employee in the UI team! 🤣
Graduating college and posting this in the same day is some insane dedication tbh
I mean, this was probably filmed days ago and edited and posted by someone else.
Those big icons on the MBUX are necessary for the older drivers.
Just wanted to take time to thank Marques for being very objective in his reviews, even when he knows his views may go against the popular opinion. He is also very articulate which I like a lot. Keep it up
Wait until you see him talks about Apple lol, the word objective will be out the window but he also know talks about Apple get him views
I've driven so many cars but this one is the most comfortable that i've ever tried!
"Pretty explosive in a straight line" is me after taco bell
Techy frutiger aero styling in the UI
Please make some videos on more affordable cars!
This would be a good series
He has those too if you look. He mainly does electric vehicles which seem to start at $40k-$50k currently. This is just one video on a luxury EV.
@@vigilant_1934Your prices comes from the selection on this channel. There are many EVs under 30k... They are not the best ones, but very affordable for many people who juat want to start having an EV.
MANY under 30K? Lol.
Tell me 5 with fast charging (100kW+) and at least 200mi/350km of range.
I live in Europe where they START at 30-35k, and these would be considered VERY SMALL in the US and probably not even sold. Something like small hatches (Peugeot e-208 or some Chinese BYD crossover crap).
I love the look of the software.. every piece of data you need to see is right there.. yeah, the background is not good, but this is nice, functional software! Its a rare sight in this day and age.
Infotainment reminded me of Command and Conquer
About the padels. I have a Renault tech where the left padel also increases regeneration. I feel like they choose to do it that wat because it feels like your down shifting. I like it🙏
Where is your video review of the 3D Burmester surround?????????
He already reviewed the 4D Burmester package
@@PsychicOracle link?
@@Jamaicanmon if you search mkbhd burmester it’s the first result
Bruh 230 miles why
This does look good! 👌🏽🤔😎
@mkbhd - please review the Lucid Air Pure.
From laptop battery,to reviewing high end car.
G.O.A.T
It's not ugly at all!
It's not beautiful either
Wow,amazing!
What would be cool is if the mbux was in sort of a black theme with most of its stuff in black matching with the non screen black panel which would make it look seemless
Exterior is definitely not great, but I was surprised to hear your thoughts on the UI. I think the UI looks really beautiful and refined, way better looking than most car UIs and I'm glad they're taking a unique approach. I like the borders and shiny stuff in the UI, it feels elegant - not flat like everything else
I think it looks really good. In black 😍😍
Keep in mind this is the same guy that has never once said any of teslas blob egg designs are "ugly" .. then again I think most big car reviewers don't go that far because it will bring the tesla cult of average Joe's into the comments hating the reviewer.. 😂
@@G82Wattsthis car is far uglier than any Tesla
@@Kingcommaalex atleast it's a mercedes and not a tesla. 😂 but fr, what tesla looks good? The model s is decent but it's extremely dated now imo. The rest of the lineup looks like mini vans and blobs
@@G82Wattsthe model 3, model s, and model x all look pretty good imo but looks really subjective. If you remove the Mercedes logo and didn’t show me the interior then I’d assume that it was a car made by Subaru or Toyota, not a Mercedes.
@@G82Watts the model x is an extremely attractive car, especially when it’s all black. The model y is the ugliest for sure but it’s not ugly, and the 3 is a really good looking everyday car, especially with the performance wheels
Love my IX M60!
Hello mate, not sure if you checking comments, but will be great to see your jag I-pace review, car that started ev in Europe to be honest and is still good after 6 production years
Marques remains in his "critical" phase. Keep up the good work, man.
Still better than the cybertruck
The paddles are laid out that way because in ICE vehicles the downshift usually means youre slowing down, ergo Regen Up = slowing down (down paddle)
I think it looks cool.
It is a cool looking car! Too bad it's so damn expensive. But you can always get it second hand!
I am sorry, the looks isn't the best especially for the price but i don't think it's outright ugly if you're comparing it to the BMW IX or the Model X. Especially the BMW IX with the frontend and rearend with body lines and shapes that don't flow very well at all. The model X would be even better if the headlights get a refresh to like the model 3 highland.
UI is a very subjective question, i agree it's functional and the looks isn't the prettiest but it's miles better than Idrive especially in the layout of settings. Connecting your phone to Idrive takes more steps from menu to submenu to sub options just to connect your phone.
And while calling this ugly, we might as well throw in vinfast and fisker under the bus too.
IX is a polarizing look and some people might like it. This one looks like mb took zero risk and just made a generic car. It’s tasteless and cowardly. If you are an old man sure by all mean buy it but if you want your car to look different then buy an iX. Model X is too old to even be discussed in the same conversation.
@@garychou9621the iX isn't polarising, it's downright ugly, this one just looks like Mercedes gave up
@@garychou9621 it's not polarizing rather extremely radical looking with current team of BMW designers. It's a vehicle that throws away all previous BMW design languages out the door. Further refering to Frank Stephenson's video on the IX (designer of the McLaren P1 and the BMW X5). The car is designed by "product designers not car designers". A lot more tasteless and emotionless in my opinion with it's exterior design. I am loving how BMW is trying to evolve but this just isn't it.
I can’t believe that model X has been out for so long and overall is still the best choice between these high end suvs
@@garychou9621 Yeah, i’m with you. The IX is a bit ugly but i’d take it every day above a car that looks this dull.
Those buttons for the media player remind of an old Windows DVD/Media player😂
all the sounds from the car reminds me of the Will.I.Am video
The only EV SUVs that I can think of that are actually not ugly are Cadillac Lyriq, Escalade and The Kia EV9. Legit cant think of any others at the top of my head
I work for Mercedes Benz of Boston as a technician, we only got 1 every six months in our shop
Not because they really good (even tho they not bad at all) but because people don’t buy them😹😂😭
Only 230 miles of range and 170 kW charging for $120K? When it comes to EVs, range and charging speed can't be upgraded later and if it's crap, you're stuck with that. For $40k? Maybe.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 yh, that’s a most reasonable price imo
They forced it with that 100k😹
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 tbf thats only for the AMG53 version, go with the 300, 350 or 500 and you get amost 550km of range apparently.
My car is in the shop and I got one of these as a loaner. Here are my 2 cents. The acceleration is a lot of fun. It's been awhile since putting my foot down brought a smile to my face. As a long time Benz owner, I have to say that I have some complaints though. The center screen is large, so it's awkward to use it as a touch screen. Even more awkward is trying to use the incredibly sensitive touch button on the steering wheel. The range is also a problem. I don't drive a lot, but it definitely causes range anxiety watching your battery % dip so quickly. Finally, the most common criticism is also true: It's kind of boring to look at.
It's not ugly but ahead of It's time!
The issue is that Marques prefers minimalism. He likes the Tesla aesthetic. Nothing wrong with that, but his criticisms should always be considered through that partiality, no?
Isn’t he just saying the exterior design is ugly? Not sure what that has to do with minimalism, the shape is just weird
Buddy it’s literally a Buick encore
Didn't he say it's his preference??
@@xjcl6469 Hey, I'm referring to his critiques of the interiors of cars. I think anyone's critique of an exterior carries no weight since a car's design is so subjective. I should've been more specific, I apologize.
@@MohammedAli-mb6oz Ha! I'm sure there's a German somewhere who is really offended by this comment.
I think the UX looks sick. We are so used to boring minimal/flat style everywhere and finally someone is doing it differently. Well done Mercedes!
U mean everyone moved on while mb is still in the 2000s?
9:30 : these markings make totally sense when we talk about regenerative brakes
This looks like something I would gift my Grandma
Please dont destroy Mercedes as well. Thanks man! ;)
Ask them not to make bad products. He’s just saying things as is.
I’m not even joking, it has 20 buttons on the steering wheel.
I prefer ICE models
And the buttons on the steering wheel are haptic and annoying af.
I think Mercedes is quite capable of doing that themselves. Consumer Reports listed it as the 2nd most unreliable manufacturer.
You own a Cybertruck. Don't tell what is ugly. LOL
Did he ever say the cybertruck looks really good though
You just jealous he's so successful. This car os objectively not good looking
@@tommasol9701 I own the EQE and it is a fantasitc vehicle. I am not jealous.
😂well still ugly anyway
To your comment on the look and layout of the center interface, I think it looks great on the non-hyper screen version of the Mercedes. It all fits and looks cleaner on the smaller horizontal display. For the hyper screen everything looks too stretched and ugly.
Could you try the ID7 ?
It has stalks. Can't say that about all of its competitors, certainly wins against those. And yes, the thing about how the software looks is obviously a subjective thing. I don't love it, but I certainly hate other designs more.
hey i think its look unique not ugly
The interface choice reminds me of THE SIMS 1. They have the same deep blue color and very similar layout control panel .
Especially the Home icon. Also when you speed up the fan, it just the same as the wall icon on the sims 1.
I think you can change the screen's themes. Or at least on other electric MBs you can change to a very neat more ‘simple’ and clear design.
In this case, ugly is in the eye of the beholder 🙃
is anything subjectively ugly? hmm...
yes, stuff that repulses through common instinct.
i think common instinct for those familiar with car design would generously call this meh.
It looks like a damn jelly bean
@@InnovatinatorType I love jelly beans 😂
Calling a car ugly , when the cybertruck exists is just wrong!!
well look at him he only likes hellcats so….
The paddles make sense because down is like gearing down which would slow you down like more recuperation. Also, the software looks good to me. Maybe it has an old colour scheme but it is not an ugly one.
Another great video!
For some reason I can't see the thumbs up button. Am i only one having this issue?
$110,000 for this car is a joke.
Only for those who barely graduated third grade and drive a 1990 Ford Taurus.
@@SkepticalRaptor What are you talking about? This isn't even a halo car. You can pay $110,000 for cars that are similar priced and are subjectively better.
Ugly?
Marques is slowly starting to use words too loosely.
If you don’t think it’s ugly you must have been a big fan of the Buick encore 😂
@@MohammedAli-mb6oz bro you're so witty
It‘s giving Aliexpress for me all over.
Love the designe grow on you
Could you try the ID4 or 5?
It’s the fake grill for me