Compare the2025 Mercedes EQE SUVVS 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes EQE SUV have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Ford Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The EQE SUV’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The EQE SUV has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the EQE SUV 4MATIC’s standard Downhill Speed Regulation allows you to creep down safely. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer Downhill Speed Regulation.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The EQE SUV has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the EQE SUV and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Mercedes EQE SUV weighs 450 to 1374 pounds more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The EQE SUV comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are more reliable than Ford With 21 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Mercedes higher than Ford.

The EQE SUV has more powerful engines than the Mustang Mach-E:

	Horsepower	Torque
EQE SUV 350+ electric motor	288 HP	417 lbs.-ft.
EQE SUV 350 electric motors	288 HP	564 lbs.-ft.
EQE SUV 500 electric motors	402 HP	633 lbs.-ft.
AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ electric motors	677 HP	738 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E electric motor	264 HP	387 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor	290 HP	387 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E eAWD electric motors	325 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors	365 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT electric motors	480 HP	600 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance/Rally electric motors	480 HP	700 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the EQE SUV 350+ electric motor is faster than the Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor:

	EQE SUV	Mustang Mach-E
Zero to 30 MPH	2.1 sec	2.8 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	9.7 sec	9.9 sec
Quarter Mile	14.4 sec	14.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	97.2 MPH	96.8 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ electric motors is faster than the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors:

	EQE SUV	Mustang Mach-E
Zero to 60 MPH	3.1 sec	4.8 sec
Quarter Mile	11.5 sec	13.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	117 MPH	103.5 MPH

The EQE SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

			Miles
EQE SUV
	RWD	350+ Electric Motor	302 miles
	AWD	500 Electric Motors	264 miles
		350 Electric Motors	253 miles
Mustang Mach-E
	RWD	Electric Motor	250 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	230 miles

The EQE SUV has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The EQE SUV AMG’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the EQE SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang Mach-E:

	EQE SUV	AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ CCB	Mustang Mach-E	Mustang Mach-E GT/Rally
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	17.4 inches	14.2 inches	15.2 inches
Rear Rotors	14.9 inches	14.9 inches	12.4 inches	12.4 inches

The EQE SUV’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

The EQE SUV AMG offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The EQE SUV stops much shorter than the Mustang Mach-E:

	EQE SUV	Mustang Mach-E
60 to 0 MPH	109 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the EQE SUV has larger standard tires than the Mustang Mach-E (255/45R20 vs. 225/55R19). The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (275/35R22 vs. 245/45R20).

The EQE SUV’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 55 series tires. The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Mustang Mach-E GT’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EQE SUV has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E. The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Mustang Mach-E GT.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the EQE SUV can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The EQE SUV has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The EQE SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EQE SUV’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQE SUV’s wheelbase is 1.8 inches longer than on the Mustang Mach-E (119.3 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EQE SUV is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Mustang Mach-E.

The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ handles at .94 G’s, while the Mustang Mach-E pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.9 seconds quicker than the Mustang Mach-E (24.1 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the EQE SUV with rear wheel steering’s turning circle is 3.6 feet tighter than the Mustang Mach-E’s (34.5 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Mustang Mach-E (7.6 vs. 5.8 inches), allowing the EQE SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The EQE SUV has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom, 2.5 inches more rear legroom and 1.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Mach-E.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the EQE SUV’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The EQE SUV offers up to a 4000 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

Optional Trailer Stability Assist on the EQE SUV uses the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

An ASSYST PLUS is standard on the EQE SUV to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for tire rotation and brake pad replacement based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Mustang Mach-E.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors optional at extra cost in the Mustang Mach-E, the EQE SUV has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The EQE SUV’s standard easy entry and exit feature raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQE SUV offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The EQE SUV’s standard Keyless-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a sensor on the cargo door. Intelligent Access is not available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/GT.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the EQE SUV to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the EQE SUV offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer cornering lights.

When the EQE SUV is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Mustang Mach-E’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The EQE SUV’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang Mach-E has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Mercedes EQE SUV has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EQE SUV has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The EQE SUV also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the EQE SUV keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The EQE SUV offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.