Has Mercedes build quality gone down the drain?

I sat in a new EQE on the showroom floor a few weeks ago. I was immediately disappointed by how ‘entry-level’ the whole interior felt for a car that starts at $75,000.

Smelly plasticky leather, horrific visibility, cheap feeling doors, tacky screen. Felt more like an A-Class.

Feels like a far cry from even the iX which feels very airy and solid (despite the exterior). Does anyone have any personal experience to share with the EQE/EQS or am I missing something?