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Mercedes-Benz EQB

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Mercedes-Benz EQB

(2022 - present)

    Summary


    The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a compact SUV that is part of the Mercedes-Benz all-electric EQ family, available in both five-seat and seven-seat configurations. It arrived in the UK in early 2022.

    Based on the regular Mercedes-Benz GLB, the EQB is powered by two motors connected to a 66kWh battery, providing an official battery range of 257 miles. The range is currently limited to two trims in the UK, both of which are all-wheel drive models.

    A cheaper entry-level model that uses a single motor is planned to be added to the range eventually. This model will be front-wheel drive, and is expected to offer a longer battery range.

    One of several electric models to recently emerge from the Mercedes-EQ pipeline, the EQB has received mixed media reviews, with scores ranging from below average to very good.

    Journalists collectively agree that the EQB is a neat package with impressive build quality and interior refinement, as well as offering intuitive on-board tech features and infotainment. Performance is also praised, with Parkers particularly praising the top-spec EQB 350 in offering impressive pace for a seven-seat compact SUV.

    However, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is not the preferred choice of a number of publications, including Autocar., which describes it as “average at best in all the ways that matter”. Battery space, ride quality and boot space are inferior to rivals like the Audi Q4 e-tron.

    The EQB’s price tag – which surpasses £50,000 – is also higher than comparable rivals, with larger and more practical family cars available on the market.

    That said, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is one of the only premium electric SUVs available with seven seats – its only true competitor being the more expensive Tesla Model X. As The Sun points out, “the EQB is still stupidly expensive, but its almost half the Tesla’s money.”

    A facelifted EQB range was announced in September 2023, which is likely to arrive in the UK over the winter. This is an update to the existing model rather than an all-new vehicle.

    As of September 2023, the Mercedes-Benz EQB holds an Expert Rating of 67% based on 19 published UK reviews, which is a point behind the conventional GLB upon which it’s based.

    EQB highlights

    • One of the only seven-seat options in its class
    • Easy-to-use infotainment
    • Comfortable and high-quality interior
    • Strong performance

    EQB lowlights

    • Still expensive despite lack of direct rivals
    • Average battery range
    • Third row seats not really for adults
    • Ride quality not as good as best rivals

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV
    Power: electric, battery-powered
    Price: From £55,310 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2021/22
    Last updated: N/A
    Update due: Winter 2023/24


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: February 2022
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 95%
    Child protection: 91%
    Vulnerable road users: 78%
    Safety assist: 74%

    Notes on safety rating

    The EQB is structurally comparable to the combustion-powered Mercedes-Benz GLB tested in 2019 and shares the same level of safety equipment. Additional tests have been done where the performance of the cars might differ but, otherwise, test results are taken from the GLB.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of September 2023, the Mercedes-Benz EQB has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an EV) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the EQB would be very likely to score highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it ever takes place.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of September 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Mercedes-Benz EQB to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the EQB, we’ll publish the score here.

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