The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB might be probably the most attention-grabbing all-electric crossovers/SUVs within the premium phase, particularly for many who are searching for one thing roomy and sensible. At the moment, we are going to check out the costs and primary specs of this mannequin, which arrived in the US in 2022.
Within the 2023 mannequin yr, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is accessible in three variations – the all-new, front-wheel drive EQB 250+ and the 2 all-wheel-drive variations, recognized from the 2022 mannequin yr (EQB 300 4Matic and EQB 350 4Matic).
The entry-level model of the automobile begins at an MSRP of $52,750 (plus a $1,150 vacation spot cost). As a result of there isn’t any eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit score for imported fashions, the efficient price is $53,900.
The AWD fashions, are barely costlier than a yr in the past (by about $2,400-$2,500, and the DST elevated by $100 to $1,150), and are supplied at $56,900 (EQB 300 4Matic) and $60,550 (EQB 350 4Matic). General, the value degree is a number of thousand greater than within the case of the Audi This autumn e-tron.
We guess that the Mercedes-Benz EQB has the potential to promote comparatively properly, particularly as a result of in addition to the usual five-seat model, there may be an possibility ($1,250) for a three-row, seven-seat model. In Q1 2023, the German producer offered within the US 1,537 items.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB within the US is provided with a 70.5-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack and, in response to the producer, is predicted to supply a driving vary of 221-245 miles, relying on the model.
The entry-level EQB 250+ (FWD) has the longest vary of 245 miles (394 km), in comparison with 232 miles within the case of the EQB 300 4Matic and 221 miles within the case of the EQB 350 4Matic. Nonetheless, the dual-motor, all-wheel drive variations are noticeably faster.
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Talking of vary, it is price noting that the 2023 mannequin yr isn’t but listed on the EPA’s web site.
Curiously, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB (AWD)’s EPA Mixed vary is 243 miles and 227 miles (this explicit end result was additionally “voluntarily lowered from 234 miles,” the doc says).
We’re very curious whether or not the 2023 ranking shall be totally different than 2022. A yr in the past, Mercedes-Benz stated that the usable battery capability is 66.5 kilowatt-hours, whereas now it’s saying that the battery capability is 70.5 kilowatt-hours, with out elaborating in regards to the usable content material.
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By way of vitality consumption, together with charging losses, the 2022 Mercedes EQB 300 4Matic was rated at 101 MPGe: 334 watt-hours per mile (207 Wh/km).
It is a barely higher end result than 93 MPGe and 362 Wh/mi (225 Wh/km) for the 2023 Audi This autumn 50 e-tron quattro (19-inch).
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Mercedes-Benz’s web site signifies that the entire 2023 EQB variations are geared up with an 11-kW onboard charger, though on the identical time, there may be information about 240V and 32A, indicating a 7.7-kW charger. There is perhaps a mistake (11-kW, three-phase, are normally utilized in Europe). Anyway, the EQB is promised to recharge the battery from 10 to 100% of state-of-charge (SOC) in 7.75 hours.
Relating to DC quick charging, 10-80 % SOC recharge is feasible in 32 minutes at as much as 100 kilowatts of energy.