Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz · EQB

EQB

Released 2021

Mercedes-Benz's compact seven-seat electric SUV (X243), the electric sibling of the first-generation GLB (X247), sold in the UK as the EQB 250+ and EQB 300 4MATIC, suited to families who want seven seats in a small electric car.

Body
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Power
188–225 bhp
Range
271–324 mi
Boot
495 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the EQB's seven seats and flexible cabin make it a genuinely practical electric family car, and that it is quiet and refined. The common criticisms are its price, a cramped third row and a small boot with all seats up; Autocar and Parkers found the ride comfortable but What Car? thought it firm, and Autocar found its range trails rivals.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
188–225 bhp
0–62 mph
8–8.9 s
Top speed
99 mph
Engine or motors
EQB 250+: 140 kW (190 hp); EQB 300 4MATIC: 168 kW (228 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque
385 Nm (EQB 250+), 390 Nm (EQB 300 4MATIC)
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive (EQB 250+); 4MATIC all-wheel drive (EQB 300 4MATIC)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
271–324 miles
Battery
70.5 kWh
Fastest charging
100 kW
Range detail
WLTP range 293–324 miles (EQB 250+) or 265–271 miles (EQB 300 4MATIC), depending on specification
Charging
70.5 kWh usable lithium-ion battery in both UK versions (Mercedes); 400 V; DC up to 100 kW, 10–80% in 35 minutes; 11 kW AC, 10–100% in 7 hours 15 minutes (10 hours 45 minutes at 7.4 kW)
Efficiency
156–172 Wh/km (EQB 250+), 186–190 Wh/km (EQB 300 4MATIC), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions
0 g/km

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
7
Boot
495 litres
Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Weight
From 2,105 kg
Boot
495 litres, 1,710 litres with the seats folded
Size
4,684 mm long, 1,834 mm wide without mirrors; 11.7 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,105 kg (EQB 250+), 2,170 kg (EQB 300 4MATIC)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Seven seats as standard in the UK
  • EQB 250+ has up to 324 miles of WLTP range
  • 495-litre boot, 1,710 litres with the seats folded

Cons

  • DC charging limited to 100 kW; 10–80% in 35 minutes
  • Top speed limited to 99 mph
  • Kerb weight over 2,100 kg

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
SUVElectric201–215 bhp286–317 mi452 lMar 2022
SUVElectric201–335 bhp269–344 mi515 lJun 2021
SUVElectric201–335 bhp274–351 mi527 lJul 2021

Sources

  1. mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/models/suv/eqb/overview.html
  2. tools.mercedes-benz.co.uk/current/passenger-cars/e-brochures/eqb-SR1123.pdf
  3. group.mercedes-benz.com/documents/sustainability/product/mercedes-benz-umweltch…
  4. tax.mercedes-benz.co.uk/details

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