The EQE SUV's huge centre info-screen contains all the menu functions, and the animated dashboard combines with a standard head-up display. The column-mounted gear selector makes sense, but like many new Benzes, the steering wheel is awash with controls.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan’s interior is gorgeous and highlights the fact that the comfort of its occupants come first. The mixture of leather trims, soft touchpoints and beautiful 64-way coloured ambient lighting exude a high-quality build.

The dashboard is uncluttered and features a lot of empty space but is headlined by the portrait-style touchscreen multimedia system and 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. The air vents resemble aeroplane jet turbines and there are enough chrome inserts to make it look like an expensive jewellery cabinet.

A black headliner comes standard, as does a panoramic sunroof.

For the EQE SUV range, M-B claims a driving range of 539km for the 300, but that's against the NEDC test protocol which isn't as tough as the WLPT test system. Even so, that's a decent range and with a fast-charger, the EQE can go from 10 per cent to 80 per cent charged in about 32 minutes.

For the EQE sedan range, the EQE300 has a driving range of up to 626km. The official energy consumption is 16.3kWh/100km (ADR 81/02).

The EQE350 4Matic has a driving range of up to 590km. The official energy consumption is 17.6kWh/100km (ADR 81/02).

The EQE53 4Matic+ has a driving range of up to 500km. The official energy consumption is 21.8kWh/100km (ADR 81/02).

Mercedes claims a 0-100km/h time of 7.3 seconds. That's a lot slower than the 3.7sec achieved by twin-engined models in the EQE SUV range, but still more than handy enough for a family SUV. Top speed ranges from 201km/h to a (restricted) 240km/h.

Each model for the EQE sedan has an official 0-100km/h sprint time with the 300 model achieving it in 7.3 seconds. While the 350 4Matic and Mercedes-AMG 53 4Matic+ achieving sprint times of 6.3 seconds and 3.5 seconds, respectively.

The top speeds for the EQE sedan ranges between 210 and 220km/h.

Rear-wheel-steering is the one option we reckon you'd want to add to the EQE300 SUV. It's standard on other models, but an extra-cost option on the entry-level car. But it reduces the turning circle by a useful amount and makes the car more fun on the right road. The one thing you can't option up to on this model is the full-width dashboard.

Standard accessories for the EQE sedan include 20-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers, LED 'Digital Light' lights, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, keyless-entry, push-button start, powered tailgate, rear privacy glass, reversing camera with guidelines, front and rear parking sensors, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, augmented reality satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad.

The only EQE SUV with a single electric motor, the 300 still manages to summon up 180kW of power and a worthy 550Nm of torque. The 300 is also the only rear-wheel drive model (the rest are twin-motor all-wheel drive).

For the sedan range, the EQE300 has a single electric motor with a battery capacity of 89kWh and a maximum power output of 180kW and 550Nm of torque.

The EQE350 4Matic has dual electric motors with a battery capacity of 90.5kWh and a maximum power output of 215kW and 765Nm of torque.

The EQE53 4Matic+ has dual electric motors with a battery capacity of 90.5kWh and a whopping maximum power output of 460kW and 950Nm of torque!

With heated front seats and a comfy rear bench, the EQE SUV is very family-friendly. A nice safety touch is the adjustable front head-rests which can be positioned closer or farther away form the front seat passenger's head to minimise whip-lash injuries.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan comes with five seats, configured in a 2/3 setting.

Black/ Space Grey leather upholstered seats come standard but are upgraded to Nappa leather on the top model.

Both front seats are electric with four-way adjustable lumbar support and extendable under thigh support. Both front seats are heated and feature memory functions.

The back seat features a 40/20/40 split-fold and has a fold-down armrest that has two retractable cupholders, as well as a device holder.