Video Summary
Key points from the electric car review:- The EQB is a compact all-electric SUV with a surprisingly nice interior.
- The SUV's dimensions are neither too big nor too small.
- It is essentially an all-electric version of the conventional GLB.
- The model has a handsome, fairly upright body with a surprising amount of glass.
- The headlights are LED and joined by a light strip, mirrored at the rear.
- The review model has nineteen-inch wheels that fit the overall design well.
- The AMG wheels are considered a little busy in their design.
- The passenger side rear fender is where the charging port is located.
- The rear hatch opens by pressing the Mercedes-Benz star, which feels very well engineered.
- The EQB offers 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space, which increases to nearly 63 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
- An optional third row seat is available but only ideal for children.
- All versions feature a lithium-ion battery with 66.5 kWh of usable capacity.
- The battery DC fast charges at up to 100 kW, which isn't competitive.
- Three versions are available: EQB 250+ (FWD, 245 mi. range), EQB 300 4MATIC (AWD, 232 mi. range), EQB 350 4MATIC (AWD, 221 mi. range).
- The interior feels like a proper Mercedes-Benz with soft plastics and contrast color stitching.
- Features include a digital instrument cluster and touch-enabled panel.
- 10 and ¼-inch displays look fantastic and seem to work very well.
- The model has an older infotainment system that works well, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- While the interior is very quiet, the wiper/turn signal controls are incredibly loud, and the plastic trim on the B-pillars is hollow.
- The Technology package has a nice head-up display, virtual assistant in the infotainment system, traffic sign recognition, and augmented video navigation.
- The driver Assistance package includes emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping.
- Heated seats are an added cost but are effective.
- For performance, it produces 288 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque.
- While the performance is very good, it could be better.
- It had light steering and almost no road feel.
- The ride is firm, but the exaggerated body movements create a stiff feel.
- Front drive EQB 250+ starts at about $54,000; this model checks in at $73,275, with plenty of options and delivery.
In summary, the electric car is legitimately nice but there are much better options available, based on range and performance.
