Video Summary
- The EQB has hardly any direct competition except from its ICE sibling, the GLB.- To an extent, the GLC is also considered a competitor, but it has stopped taking orders.
- The GLC is considered a more practical alternative because of its three rows of seating.
- The review compares the EQB 300 vs. the newer EQB 350 4MATIC.
- The key fob has lost its bronze accents.
- The overall design remains unchanged.
- It’s essentially a scaled-down GLS with three rows of seating.
- The smart, youthful dashboard with multiple textures has two scaled-down screens but are feature-rich with the latest MBUX software.
- The driver-side AC temperature readout is still hard to read.
- The 0-100 kmph time is quicker than the 300 at 6.8 seconds tested.
- Driving range tested shows a city range of 6.2km/kW and a highway range of 5km/kW.
- To reach that range, it only costs about 1500 in INR to recharge using most fast chargers.
- The EQB 350 runs on a dual-motor setup with a more accurate permanent magnet synchronous motor powering the rear wheels. The front wheels are asynchronous motor with a better grip.
- The combined power output is better than the EQB 300.
- The EQB 350 4MATIC is the sweeter deal and may be the crossover to consider if you don't want to wait for a new GLC.
