[benzguy]

I wonder if we'll see people go after the lower trim more to take advantage of the federal $7,500. credit. Only models priced under $80,000 quality under the new Inflation Reduction Act that passed recently.

 

[indydiggs]

Great pricing…Still waiting on my EQE350+, Pinnacle trim sedan…

 

[icwhatudidthere]

I wonder if we'll see people go after the lower trim more to take advantage of the federal $7,500. credit. Only models priced under $80,000 quality under the new Inflation Reduction Act that passed recently.

The IRS wording is that it "can't exceed $80,000", which should mean the Exclusive trim qualifies, at least as far as the MSRP cap goes. The InsideEVs podcast mentioned the same thing.

 

[indydiggs]

The IRS wording is that it "can't exceed $80,000", which should mean the Exclusive trim qualifies, at least as far as the MSRP cap goes. The InsideEVs podcast mentioned the same thing.

But don’t forget your AGI comes into effect as well…

 

[LAZARU5]

How do the standard features of the EQE 350+ SUV compare to the standard features of the EQE 350 4Matic SUV? If they are the same, who would buy the 350+ since they appear to be the same price?

 

[icwhatudidthere]

But don’t forget your AGI comes into effect as well…

True but a couple maxing out their 401ks would have a limit of $345k or even $360k if they're in their 50s.

How do the standard features of the EQE 350+ SUV compare to the standard features of the EQE 350 4Matic SUV? If they are the same, who would buy the 350+ since they appear to be the same price?

The big advantage would be range. With the EQE sedan, the 350+ gets 305 miles and the 4Matic is 260. The 4Matic SUV has the front motor disconnect which should help but a video with a Mercedes rep says it provides 5% additional range so the 350+ should still have a range advantage.

 

[Sportstick]

How do the standard features of the EQE 350+ SUV compare to the standard features of the EQE 350 4Matic SUV? If they are the same, who would buy the 350+ since they appear to be the same price?

I am between a rear wheel drive 350+ or a 500, depending on how/where Hyperscreen is offered for 2024. That will be the decision-maker for me. But, I'd take the rear wheel 350+ version for range and to reduce vehicle complexity and potential future issues, not having any need for the performance difference 4Matic offers. The range would potentially be of more value someday.

 

[indydiggs]

I am between a rear wheel drive 350+ or a 500, depending on how/where Hyperscreen is offered for 2024. That will be the decision-maker for me. But, I'd take the rear wheel 350+ version for range and to reduce vehicle complexity and potential future issues, not having any need for the performance difference 4Matic offers. The range would potentially be of more value someday.

I thought about the HS and several factors dissuaded me from including it in my build. They are not an option for the 350 series, too expensive as an option with relative use, range most important, and this will be my primary mode of travel between spring and fall. I live in North America/East Coast

 

[Sportstick]

I thought about the HS and several factors dissuaded me from including it in my build. They are not an option for the 350 series, too expensive as an option with relative use, range most important, and this will be my primary mode of travel between spring and fall. I live in North America/East Coast

You are fortunate to have that choice. I would like the added range as well of the 350+ rear wheel drive model. But, as noted in some reviews, and at my height, too much of the speedo is completely blocked by the steering wheel rim, no matter what reasonably comfortable seat/wheel adjustments I made in the showroom on an EQS SUV. HS gauges seem to be positioned just differently enough for me to be able to see them versus the unusually high-mounted standard screen. It's either Hyperscreen or I'm off to a different brand showroom unfortunately.

 

[indydiggs]

You are fortunate to have that choice. I would like the added range as well of the 350+ rear wheel drive model. But, as noted in some reviews, and at my height, too much of the speedo is completely blocked by the steering wheel rim, no matter what reasonably comfortable seat/wheel adjustments I made in the showroom on an EQS SUV. HS gauges seem to be positioned just differently enough for me to be able to see them versus the unusually high-mounted standard screen. It's either Hyperscreen or I'm off to a different brand showroom unfortunately.

I am 6’2” took the 350+ on a test drive. I configured the seat so I could see the road ahead and the cluster of the driver’s instrumentation…

 

[Sportstick]

I am 6’2” took the 350+ on a test drive. I configured the seat so I could see the road ahead and the cluster of the driver’s instrumentation…

Interesting. I am also 6'2" but perhaps more torso than leg. With hands at "10 and 2" and not feeling like I was reaching up into the air, this was the best I could do in an EQS. Consumer Reports made a similar observation. In a similarly comfortable position in my current car, I can see all of all gauges directly through the wheel.