Aronus Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 While Mercedes EVs like the EQE sedan/SUV and the EQS sedan/SUV are clean-sheet designs without gas-powered analogues, the EQB is a near-direct port of a gas model with an electric powertrain swapped in. It takes everything we like about the GLB-class SUV, including its space-efficient design and attractive cabin finishes, and removes the tailpipe emissions. The EQB offers a choice of three powertrains, from a frugal front-drive model to the 288-hp, all-wheel-drive EQB350. EPA-estimated range is between 205 and 251 miles, and it can recharge in relatively short order using a DC fast-charger. The EQB does lose some cargo room compared to the GLB because of how its 66.5-kWh battery is packaged, but it's still practical for a smaller ute. Rivals include the less-fun-to-drive Audi Q4 e-tron and smallish Genesis GV60. Mercedes adds a third trim level to the EQB, Exclusive, which slots between the Premium and Pinnacle. Exclusive models come with a 360-degree camera system, heated front seats, a Burmester sound system, and an anti-theft system. A newly available Design Package dresses up the exterior and includes gray MB-Tex upholstery with rose gold fabric inserts, and a shade of gray matte paint (Magno in M-B parlance) joins the color palette. Two new wheel designs join the growing list of optional equipment, as well. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB Review, Pricing, and Specs
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