Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video:- The Mercedes EQB is a fully electric version of the Mercedes GLB SUV. It has a slightly smoother front end and a reworked rear.
- In Mercedes's electric SUV line-up, the EQB sits between the smaller EQA and the bigger EQC.
- The EQB is pretty much out on its own as the go-to 7-seat electric SUV choice.
- Not everyone needs seven seats; some people will be cross-shopping this against some five-seat electric SUVs like the BMW iX3, the Tesla Model Y, the Kia EV6, and the Genesis GV60.
- The interior layout is very similar to other new Mercedes products. It has two 10-inch screens. The driver's display is crisp with nice graphics and is easy to see. There is a touchscreen infotainment system with voice command; it is possible to control with a touchpad.
- The interior feels like a proper premium product; build quality is good. All come standard with ambient interior lighting. Interior quality is inconsistent compared to an Audi Q4 E-Tron and is on par with an XC40.
- Interior space is good but not amazing. The middle row is mounted high. 6-footers or taller will have their heads touching the roof lining. The third row will accommodate children.
- Every EQB comes with a 66.5 kWh battery. Each version has four-wheel drive with two electric motors. The maximum official WLTP range for both the 300 4MATIC and 350 4MATIC is about 253 miles.
- Charging speeds are 63 minutes for a 10 to 80 percent charge on a 50kW charger and 29 minutes on a 112kW charger. It takes 10 hrs 45min using a 7kW home wall box to charge from flat to full.
- Driving is good. The steering is precise and has a nice weight build-up as you go around a corner. The ride is smooth and relaxing. The car is quiet. One main gripe is the brake pedal, which has a lot of dead travel at the top of the pedal, and the brakes suddenly grab as you get into the meat of the pedal. The bite point is difficult to judge.
- The 350 is quicker than the 300.
- Price comparison is that the AMG line starts at £55,310, AMG Line Premium starts at £58,310, and AMG Premium Plus starts at £61,310.
- If one wants a 7-seat electric SUV, this is pretty much their only option.
- A more powerful version with greater range is expected in the future and a cheaper, less powerful version will be available.
- If one does not need 4-wheel drive or care about the posh badge, then they are better options with better range than the EQB.
