New registrations in Europe
7,322 new Mercedes-Benz EQE cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2021 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (3,149), Sweden (817), Norway (599).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,090 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 232 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 EQE | — | 2,587 |
| 2024 EQE | — | 2,515 |
| 2023 EQE | — | 1,859 |
| 2022 EQE | 7,090 | 410 |
| 2021 | 232 | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in the latest year (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
234 EQE cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 2024 | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| 2023 | 83 | 82 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
3,646 EQE cars are on Dutch roads; 23% arrived later as imports, and 403 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | €84,658 |
| 2025 | 604 | €84,768 |
| 2024 | 1,240 | €90,750 |
| 2023 | 1,156 | €89,346 |
| 2022 | 530 | €87,894 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
3,230 EQE cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | — |
| 2025 | 271 | 16,000 km |
| 2024 | 810 | 23,000 km |
| 2023 | 1,515 | 41,000 km |
| 2022 | 616 | 67,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 47 EQE cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 8 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
7,371 EQE cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,587 | 12 |
| 2024 | 2,515 | 16 |
| 2023 | 1,859 | 17 |
| 2022 | 410 | 24 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the EQE in 10 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box, leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on t…
An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact or incorrect fuse ratings. Therefore, systems connected to the fuse could fail, including the vehicle losing drive without warning as well as the restraint systems or the instrument cluster being co…
The wheel cover fixings may not take the strain while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause them to become detached from the vehicle’s wheels, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries to other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulat…
A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure or impairment of the restraint functions and instrument cluster. This increases the risk of an accident, injuries and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market survei…
The airbag control unit may not be encoded correctly. In the event of a rear-end crash the pyro-fuse activator may not properly isolate the high-voltage battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Re…
The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out, creating a risk of an accident. The front airbag may not work as intended if the windscreen comes loose, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval a…
The airbag in the upper B-pillar may not open as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.Moreover, the B-pillar cladding could become detached and end up inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The pr…
Due to an improper software version of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), some manoeuvrers such as braking on ice or snow could cause the vehicle to become unstable, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on th…
The threading of the tow eye in the front and rear bumper may not meet the specifications. The tow eye bolt may come loose during towing, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillanc…
The components of the steering system may have been damaged during the assembly process. As a result, the steering power assistance could fail without prior warning or unmotivated steering assistance could limit the steerability of the vehicle, increasing the …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0