2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Mercedes is electrifying its lineup with new models in several segments. The EQS flagship sedan came first, followed by a smaller sedan and two SUV models. One, the EQB SUV, offers the styling and size of the gas-powered GLB-Class, but with up to 250 miles of all-electric range.
The EQB was all-new for 2022, and it rolls into 2023 without change. Three configurations are on offer: the EQB 250+, the EQB 300 4Matic, and the EQB 350 4Matic. The base EQB 250+ arrives first, with a starting price of $54,500. It gets front-wheel drive (FWD) with a 225-horsepower electric motor. The range extends to 250 miles, and charging from 10-100 percent takes around 11.25 hours using a 240V home outlet. Using DC fast charging, the EQB can recover from 10 to 80 percent battery in just 31 minutes.
Though it’s based on the gas GLB, the EQB has more planted, refined handling thanks to its electric powertrain and the batteries located low in the floor. Instant torque is another significant benefit, as the electric motors get the SUV moving with authority. Models that come later on will offer all-wheel drive (AWD), but all EQBs come with a single-speed transmission.
Interior features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, 64-color ambient interior lighting, dual-zone climate controls, and an adjustable back seat. Mercedes says the second-row seat can be moved up to 5.5 inches and splits 60/40 to allow for carrying larger cargo items.
Mercedes equips the EQB with a load of advanced technology and driver-assistance features. It gets a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. Both run on the automaker’s latest MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, which brings updated voice controls and over-the-air (OTA) updates. Several control methods are available, including touch, voice, touchpad, and steering wheel inputs. The new voice system is better at understanding natural language, and it can be triggered by saying “Hey Mercedes.”
The EQB is too new to have crash test data, but Mercedes was not stingy with safety equipment. The EQB gets standard adaptive cruise control with route-based speed adaptation, active steering assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts, lane-keep assist, speed-limit assist, automatic emergency braking, and forward-collision warning.
Mercedes expects the EQB to compete with the Tesla Model Y, the Audi Q4 e-tron, and the Volkswagen ID.4. Buyers may also consider the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, or the Kia EV6. The Mercedes-Benz’s somewhat reasonable starting price and modest range numbers make it competitive with a wide range of vehicles, from mainstream to premium. Unfortunately for the EQB, its range falls short of the numbers offered by less expensive models from Kia and Hyundai, and its performance variants aren’t on par with quick models from Ford and others.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 9.58
Engine
EV battery capacity: 70.5 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 188 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 140 · Electric Motor Torque: 284 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 8.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 245
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 10.25 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Radio: FM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.58
Engine
EV battery capacity: 70.5 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 225 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 168 · Electric Motor Torque: 288 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 8.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 232
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 10.25 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.58
Engine
EV battery capacity: 70.5 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 215 · Electric Motor Torque: 383 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (240V): 8.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 221
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 10.25 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer