The most important new energy vehicle for Mercedes-Benz in the Chinese market this year is the domestic Mercedes-Benz EQE. However, from the recently exposed pictures and netizen comments, it is not difficult to find that everyone is disappointed in this model.
[1] The appearance design of Mercedes-Benz EQE is not sports, let alone elegant.
For new energy vehicles, styling design is very important. Today's new energy vehicle modeling design is either to move closer to the direction of athletic performance, because the new energy vehicle itself can bring better performance. Or move closer to science and technology, because new energy vehicles represent the future.
But when you see the Mercedes-Benz EQE, you don't think this car has a high sense of technology, nor do you think that this car has a strong sense of sport.
The first impression this car gives you is that the design is very elegant, using a lot of curved styling design, but it does not look very fashionable. It feels like if you cover the big mercedes logo in the middle, then this design may come from another unknown small brand.
Of course, Mercedes-Benz wants to have more technological breakthroughs in the appearance of this car, and it is said that its wind resistance coefficient is very low, only 0.20cd. The ultra-low wind resistance coefficient will definitely lead to lower noise and more power savings. However, for the majority of users, it is still hoped that he can give people a bright feeling in the design of the shape. So Mercedes is more disappointing.
[2] The Mercedes-Benz EQE is also not surprising in terms of size
The second is the Mercedes-Benz EQE in terms of body size. Nor did it surprise too much. Its body dimensions are 4969x1906x1509 mm, the wheelbase is 3120 mm, and the curb weight is 2375 kg. If you only look at the wheelbase, more than three meters feels relatively long, but if you look at the body length, it is less than 5 meters, which means that its size is not larger than the domestic Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Therefore, this car is not suitable for business travel, for the simple reason that it does not look atmospheric.
As for the other three-electric system, it is relatively ordinary and does not give people a bright light. The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 in overseas markets will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack with a total capacity of 90.6 kWh, a maximum power of 215 kW, and a peak torque of 530 N·m. The maximum cruising range under WLTP conditions can reach 660km. In addition, the new car can be fully charged with 80% of the power within 31 minutes using fast charging.
[3] The strength of Mercedes-Benz EQE is not better than that of WEILAI ET7
First of all, from the shape size of the Weilai ET7, in the design of more sporty, more sharp, especially the roof to the rear of the car line transition is also very smooth. This is the style that consumers like.
From the perspective of body size, THE WEILAI ET7 is 5101 mm in length, width and height, 1987 mm and 1509 mm respectively. Wheelbase 3060 mm. Although the wheelbase is not as large as the Mercedes-Benz EQE, I think it is better than the Mercedes in terms of body length and overall sports styling.
Secondly, in the powertrain, THEO ET7 can support a battery of up to 150 kWh. The cruising range of pure electricity can exceed 1000 kilometers.
Indeed, in the era of new energy vehicles, the car has undergone very huge changes, without the engine gearbox, the car's styling design is more flexible and changeable, and Chinese car brands are more aware of the actual needs of Chinese users, more aware of the pain points of Chinese users, and more targeted design to make Chinese users like the car.
On the contrary, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, from the design to give people the feeling has not been freed from the historical baggage of luxury brands, lack of innovation.