The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a seven-seater full-electric luxury crossover. In the Philippine market, it’s sole variant: the 250 Electric Art, is priced at Php 4,190,000.
Size-wise, the EQB is 4,464mm long, 1,834mm wide, and 1,689mm in height. Its wheelbase then spans 2,829mm.
Powering this crossover is an electric motor paired with a 66.5 kWh battery. At the maximum, this powertrain can output 187 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque. It also has a WLTP-indicated range of 474 kilometers.
Locally, the EQB’s closest rivals are the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 though these are five-seater models unlike the seven-seater Merc.
Launch
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB launched on September 2023 together with the EQE sedan and the EQA. As of its introduction, the EQB is priced at Php 4,190,000.
Exterior
On the outside, the EQB largely carries over the styling features of the five-seater EQA. It gets the same Mercedes-Benz black panel radiator grille adorned with a central star. Its front is likewise adorned with LED lighting with a strip linked to the main headlamps to its daytime running lamps, while the rear gets an LED taillight bar as well.
Completing the look of the EQB is a set of 19-inch wheels. It also gets roof rails, and power-folding side mirrors, among other exterior features.
Interior
Inside, the EQB offers space for up to seven occupants. It gets leather-clad seats, with the front ones providing their driver electronic adjustability. All occupants are then kept cool by an automatic climate system with a rear vent.
The visual appeal of the interior is enhanced by the presence of ambient lighting. Its rear cabin also gets armrests, and cargo loading is made easy thanks to an electronic tailgate.
Tech and Safety
The entertainment needs of the EQB’s occupants are handled by a 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sound is fet into the cabin by a 10-piece sound system. Keeping devices powered up inside this SUV is done easily thanks to a wireless charging pad.
For safety, the EQB gets what you’d expect from a modern crossover. Its standard safety bits are then reinforced by active parking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, driver attention warning, etc.
Engine
Under the hood of the EQB is an electric motor linked to a 66.5 kWh battery. This system offers 474 km of range, and it can output up to 187 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque.