Video Summary
Sure, here’s the requested summary of the YouTube video:- The EQB is the smallest and least expensive Mercedes EV for sale in the United States.
- It is the only EV Mercedes sells in the US market that is based on an ICE platform, being related to the GLB.
- It's a small luxury SUV like one of his favourites, but not all that favourability translates to the EQB for a variety of reasons.
- It looks very much like the GLB, but with a tweaked front-end design and less cooling required. The entire main section of the grill is blanked off with a shiny black plastic. It still has the big Mercedes logo that hides the radar sensor.
- It has full LED headlights that are a combination reflector and projector design.
- It has blue accents because it's an EV.
- Its boxy proportions and practicality mirror those of the GLB.
- It is 184.5 inches long and about the same size as a Honda CRV. The only thing is the option for a third row of seating. This results in a larger window.
- There is an actual roof rail.
- It is a two-pane moon roof with electric shades. This doesn't have a huge impact on headroom.
- The EQB has a vertical hatch in the back, which improves cargo practicality.
- The 250+ is the base trim, starting just over 52,000 US dollars.
- The review unit costs approximately $61,500.
- The EQB250+ produces 188hp and 284lb-ft of torque with an AC motor.
- It has a 66.5kWh battery and charges at 100kW DC FC.
- EPA estimates are 98MPGe city, 93MPGe highway, and 96MPGe combined.
- Standard is an onboard 11kW charger on AC.
- Acceleration for the base EQB is 8.1 seconds 0-60mph.
- Acceleration for the EQB300 is seven seconds 0-60mph.
- Acceleration for the EQB350 is six seconds 0-60mph.
- As for the back seat there is stadium seating making it high up. And has 40/20/40 Folding Seats.
- Under the load floor of the cargo there is additional storage space.
- The leather upholstery has basic stitching design, as well as a 4 way adjustable lumbar and manually adjustable thigh cushion extension.
- There are hard plastics at the bottom of the door.
- Tesla has recently switched out the Motors.
- Volvo XC40/C40 Recharge has a symmetrical motor, Volvo offered RWD which was symmetrical motors. It also has a rear-wheel drive version and more range. It had reduced Torque Steer. It also had some better Balance.
- The RZ 450e has less range, but is more affordable.
Summary Scores:
- Attractive design
- Attractive infotainment system
- Available 3rd row
- Mercedes logo on the hood
- Good Ride
- OK Tech/Features
- Meh Pricing
- Oh No - Really Pricey
