Cheap Mercedes-Benz EQE Steering Column

Yes, the EQE has a conventional steering column connecting the steering wheel to the steering rack, just as you would find on any other passenger car. The fact that it is a battery-electric vehicle does not remove the need for a physical steering column — the EQE does not use steer-by-wire. When sourcing a used one, treat it like any other Mercedes column and match it carefully to your specific build.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295 saloon) launched in the UK in 2022 and, as a relatively new model, has not yet had a confirmed mid-generation facelift that would introduce a new steering column design. In principle, columns from within the same V295 generation should be compatible, but the EQE range includes variants with different steering setups — including optional rear-wheel steering — so you must confirm with the breaker that the part from the donor car matches your exact specification and registration. Never assume fitment without that check.

Trim level — whether Sport, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, or Business Class — does not determine the steering column itself; it is not a cosmetic item and trim does not change the core column assembly. What does matter is whether your car has rear-axle steering or not, as that is a mechanical option fitted across trims rather than tied to one specific trim grade. Confirm with the breaker whether the donor car shares the same steering configuration as yours before purchasing.

The column itself sits at the front of the car and is the same physical part regardless of whether rear-axle steering is fitted, but rear-axle steering does add its own electronic and mechanical components at the back. Where the column may differ is if your car has a column-integrated steering control unit or specific wiring loom connections tied to the rear-steer system, so you should confirm with the breaker that the donor column came from a car with the same rear-steer specification as yours. Getting this wrong could cause calibration or warning-light issues after fitting.

The steering column itself is unlikely to differ between power variants in the way that, say, brakes or suspension components might, since the column is not load-rated to engine output in the same way. However, the AMG EQE 43 and AMG EQE 53 may carry different steering column assemblies or steering-feel settings compared to standard EQE variants, so quote the breaker your exact model designation and registration rather than assuming they are interchangeable. Confirm before buying.

Findapart lets you request quotes from multiple UK breakers at once, which is the most practical way to source a used EQE column given how recently the car arrived on the market and how few will have gone through dismantlers so far. When you submit your request, include your registration number, whether your car has rear-axle steering, and your trim and power variant so breakers can match the correct part. Always confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchase.