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]

Mercedes-Benz EQB
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300
Overview
Manufacturer
Model codeX243
Production2021[1]–present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerBalázs Filczer[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformMercedes-Benz MFA2
RelatedMercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Powertrain
Electric motorPMS permanent magnet E-Motor
  • 140 kW (190 hp) (Single)
  • 168 kW (225 hp) (Dual)
  • 215 kW (288 hp) (Dual)
Battery66.5 kWh
Electric range256 mi (412 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,829 mm (111 in)
Length4,684 mm (184 in)
Width1,834 mm (72 in)
Height1,667 mm (66 in)

Overview

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Rear view

The EQB is part of the EQ family, a range that will expand to include 10 new models by 2022.[3] 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

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The specifications include:[citation needed]

Model Years Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Top speed Range (WLTP)
EQB 250 2021– 140 kW
(188 hp)
385 N⋅m
(284 lb⋅ft)
9.2 s 160 km/h
(99 mph)
452 km
(281 mi)
EQB 300 4MATIC 2021– 168 kW
(225 hp)
390 N⋅m
(288 lb⋅ft)
7.7 s 160 km/h
(99 mph)
412 km
(256 mi)
EQB 350 4MATIC 2021– 215 kW
(288 hp)
520 N⋅m
(384 lb⋅ft)
6.0 s 160 km/h
(99 mph)
412 km
(256 mi)

References

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