Mercedes-Benz EQB explained

Mercedes-Benz EQB
Model Code:	X243
Production:	2021^[1] –present
Model Years:	2022–present
Class:	Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body Style:	5-door SUV
Platform:	Mercedes-Benz MFA2
Related:	Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Battery:	66.5 kWh
Electric Range:	412km (256miles)
Wheelbase:	28290NaN0
Length:	46840NaN0
Width:	18340NaN0
Height:	16670NaN0
Weight:	NaN-
Designer:	Balázs Filczer^[2]

The Mercedes-Benz EQB (X243) is a seven-seat battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from 2021.^[3]

Overview

The EQB is part of the EQ family, a range that will expand to include 10 new models by 2022. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The EQB is available in both front-wheel drive and 4MATIC branded dual motor all wheel drive configurations. The Mercedes EQB will be available in five and seven seat layouts.

The Mercedes-Benz EQBs for the Chinese market will be manufactured at the Beijing Benz plant in China. Mercedes Benz-EQBs sold outside of China will be manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz Kecskemet plant in Hungary, unlike the non-Chinese market fossil-fuel powered GLBs, which are manufactured at Daimler AG-Nissan joint venture COMPAS plant in Mexico.^[4] The global EQB was initially intended to be manufactured in the Smartville factory (Hambach, France), but this plan was cancelled following the sale of this plant to Ineos.^[5]

The Mercedes-Benz EQB will go on sale in 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle in China and Europe. Sales of EQB will begin in 2022 as a 2023 model year vehicle in other markets outside of China and Europe.^{[6] [7]}

Models

The specifications include:

Model	Years	Power	Torque	NaN0NaN0	Top speed	Range (WLTP)
EQB 250	2021–	140kW	385Nm	9.2 s	160kph	452km (281miles)
EQB 300 4MATIC	2021–	168kW	390Nm	7.7 s	160kph	412km (256miles)
EQB 350 4MATIC	2021–	215kW	520Nm	6.0 s	160kph	412km (256miles)

References

1. Web site: Mercedes-Benz launches seven-seater electric EQB in Europe. The Driven. November 30, 2021.
2. Web site: EQB design rendering, exterior. 2022-07-08. group-media.mercedes-benz.com. en.
3. Web site: Mercedes-Benz Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions. 2021-05-11. www.auto-data.net. en.
4. Web site: 2015-07-28. Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance start manufacturing joint venture in Mexico. 2021-05-11. Official U.S. Newsroom. en-US.
5. Web site: L'usine française d'Hambach, l'atout confiance du Grenadier Ineos . 2023-08-21 . Autoactu.com . fr.
6. Web site: 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 66.5 kWh (292 Hp) 4MATIC Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions. 2021-05-11. www.auto-data.net. en.
7. Web site: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is the GLB Crossover with a Plug. 18 April 2021.