The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB Is a Fully Electric Small Luxury SUV
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Mercedes-Benz EQB review! The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a fully-electric small luxury SUV -- and it's on sale now. Today I'm reviewing the EQB and I'll show you all the quirks and features of this little Mercedes electric SUV. I'm also going to drive the EQB and show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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That badge trunk opener is actually pretty common, especially on german brands. I've seen lots of VWs and some BMWs do it
VW has done it on golfs since like 2006 lol, its funny when doug showcases it because its been around so long but I do get the quirkiness
Ya it’s common, I’m surprised he mentioned it, my 2010 VW had it, definitely quirky but common
@@parassj1308 I was at a tire shop getting tires changed on my old Golf R and i saw the techs all gathered around the hatch looking at the latch 🤣🤣
Lmao how does he not know
@@Enzo187 and later also with reversing camera :)
This I think is what most people want in a car, not necessarily in this form factor, but a reliable, efficient and functional car
I have a hard time believing anything that's fully dependent on Mercedes electronics could be 'reliable'.
That isn’t hideous (bmw iX) and is normal to use
@@danmccarthy4700 It 100% can be. I know Mercedes has a reputation for poor reliability in the United States, but that is not a German engineering problem, it's an American manufacturing problem. The same cars produced by the same manufacturer in different countries do not exhibit these problems.
@@wowdogefulShit, I wasn't aware the SLK I had that was a Pandora's box of expensive electrical problems was built here. The label in the door jamb said otherwise. 🤷♂
Luxury Mercedes SUV "reliable" lmao
It looks more like a traditional SUV than their EQS, and I'm glad they used that infotainment system.
I think we got very different approaches to tradition in SUVs... I'll keep at this.
The info suck. Notice how doug trying to shrink it at his touch which didn't respond quickly 😂😂😂
it looks like a traditional SUV because it’s literally just the GLB gutted and stuffed with a battery. The EQS SUV is built on a different chassis than the GLS, thus they have more creative freedoms
Better than Lexus' really irritatingly and stupidly hard to use Remote Touch. Doesn't matter if it's a remote touch nor a trackpad. (I get really angry every time I see a '22 Lexus that has that really annoying trackpad) Waiting for all of the Lexus models to lose that piece of crap. Toyota, why did you put that trackpad/remote touch in your Lexus models in the first place?
Still looks like a jelly bean like all mercs but I agree it at least isnt an eye sore like the EQS
I like this eletric car. It doesn't shout that it's weird. It's just a normal SUV that looks like a gas car, but just so happens to be electric. So many manufacturers seem to think they need to build the next Cyber Truck and I think that alienates a lot of people that would get an electric car, but they don't like all the extreme stylings and weird designs that other car companies are going with today. If it weren't for the grill and the fact that there is no engine noise, I think few people would know that it's electric, and I think that is an appealing feature to a lot of people who just want a normal car without all the gimmicky over styling that modern electric cars suffer from. It might look cool when Tesla did it a few years back, but nothing beats simple designs
I totally agree wit u
I couldn’t agree more! The Volvo XC40 recharge also shares this advantage over other electric cars.
Very true, and thats kind of the reason why I like Rivian's designs over Tesla and if they would ever sell cars in where I live, I would totally get one
not sure why car companies try to make their electronic cars so weird and gimmicky
Agreed, and I would add that it NEVER looked cool, especially with Tesla. They don’t understand good design.
I kind of wish they did the same thing with the S class . Keep the look the same and not make it look like a jellybean
It has ALOT to do with aerodynamics.
@@Mooorino The Tesla Model S has the lowest drag coefficient of any production car ever, AFAIK. Despite this, it's a very good-looking car, and it doesn't look butt-ugly like the EQS. Hell, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the EQS one of the ugliest production cars in automotive history.
(I'm not a very big Tesla fan; my point is that aerodynamics is no excuse for making an ugly car.)
@@michaelfjmusic the Lucid Air has the same drag coefficient though doesn't it?
@@megatronusorionpax4900 I wasn't aware of that. It's very cool if so! And it proves my point further.
@@michaelfjmusic I am for Mercedes all the way, always been. Driving a A250E Sedan at the moment. I do agree with you, EQS is not what i was expecting from an electrical S-class. Must be a handful of people on the entire planet that goes "Wow, that is one good looking car". 😂
Sorry Mercedes, scrap it and back to the drawing board!
This car makes really a lot of sense as an EV. It is the kind of soccer mom car for her three kids and they usually never driver for more than 30 miles. You can get a month worth of groceries into that trunk aswell.
Shut up.. it’s a mechanics worst nightmare the crv & tahoe make more sense than these confusing monstrosities
I agree for local driving around town this is more than enough. Most people aren’t driving more than 100 miles a day and this can easily double that. If a family wants to road trip they can just rent a big SUV for the weekend.
@@turbochargedmad5876 Figure out how to fix EVs and you’ll be the only mechanic in town with customers beating down your doors.
@@markm0000 it’s the auto body part that’s the nightmare, the “eq” Mercedes are some of the most difficult cars to work on the eqs is extremely complicated and practically not designed to be taken apart whatsoever
I own its sister - car, the EQA 250. Living in crowded Tokyo, traveling around in nothing's-that-far-away Japan, like Raven says, "this car makes really a lot of sense as an EV." My biggest gripe with my EQA is that none of the 4Matic versions will be available here.
Long live the reasonably powered EVs with normal interiors and normal infotainments without the need to use all of those stupid screens and over complications 🙄 Like I swear I would buy a cheaper, less nice car if that meant I don't get so much tech that's only there for the gimmicks and making your drive more complex 🙂
Precisely why the 4runner is still selling quite well.
@@stevenwilliams1805 Yes, exactly! 😩🙌🏻
To each their own
Though I must say, I particularly don't like how you're saying all this as if it's an objective statement
@@stevenwilliams1805 the 4Runner isn’t exactly reasonably priced.
@@plinkvevo what SUV is? Regardless, it's the last one on the market to not be totally redesigned to include all the latest features and continue to sell despite that fact. Probably why they're not cheap.
Small???? Man the relativity of the "sizing" in USA is crazy..
haha well when Chevy Suburbans are everywhere it does feel small by comparison
We are fat too lol. We barely fit in other countries cars.
Fat pepol
I have the same vehicle and I have to say it’s the perfect size. I just never thought it was a cross over. I would call it an SUV.
From what I once heard, I think US roads have wider lanes than European roads.
Amazing Doug is one of the very few car journalist to do a full review of the EQB
carwow did it 10 months ago, redline reviews also did a review on the EQB
Doug to the robber:
Before robbing me, please check Cars and Bids (with eyes popped and aggressive hand shakes)
Old is real Gold. Well done!
The fact that Doug brought up the Mach E when reviewing a Mercedes speaks volumes about the Mach E.
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At the time this video came out there wasn't many cross over electric suv in this price range to compare to.
It's not that Ford's quality is as good as mercedes. You get what you pay for. There's a reason why mercedes cars are generally more expensive
take a shot every time Doug says EQB
Спасибо Путину
Doug, every new EV is DC fast charge capable. The difference is how fast. I.E. Ioniq 5 vs ID.4. Both fast charge, but one takes twice as long to charge as the other.
Right, 30m from 10% to 80% is nothing special. Guess the kid gloves were on for this review.
Dude is cherry picking nonsense to make it seem better. A Model Y gets 330 miles of range not 315. He's a liar
@@jamesriley8752 omg he misjudged the Tesla's range by 15 whole miles!1!1 😡😱 Doug is a sham!
@@onesteeltank You said it not me
@@jamesriley8752 If Elon met you you’ll probably never drive a Tesla again. Please stay in California breed there.
Yes!, I can take my toaster with me while going on a long trip.
"It costs 56k and has a 56k modem connectivity for the infotainment system ... very EQB."
I have the EQB 350 4matic for 5 months now and I absolutely love it! It‘s so practical and comfortable and nice for price. I‘m actually quite sad I have to change it to an EQE sedan in 5 months (it‘s a Mercedes company car) and my next one will be one of those again definitely! Anyone interested in the EQB will be fine with a 300 (or even 250 in other markets) though.
What’s the range like? Heard mixed things
Moin, wo arbeitest beim Daimler? :D
@@havfunonline It estimates 260mi on a full charge which it will do in mixed city&highway. During summer I did 290mi one time - it‘s pretty solid
@@yl2631 Bei meCharge in Sindelfingen - du?😄
@@felixgutt6831 hab eine Ausbildung in Rastatt gemacht und war auch schon bei euch in Sindelfingen in der Entwicklung :)
Doug the type of guy to tell you *many* times that the third row is available as an option should you need it
It's official range is about 230 miles but watching Motorweek they got 270 miles driving reasonably.
I'm still waiting for the electric vehicle that can go as far as gasoline and refuels just as quickly. Until then, I can't justify switching to coal-powered cars.
@@Ian.Murray Really? Who cares. How much money do you waste on gas, how much time to you spend running to the gas station. Gas cars make less and less sense for 80% of drivers who park in garage and can charge at home.
Lol that's just copium. It'll run 100 tops
@@Ian.Murray, I own a Tesla and have gone on 600 mile road trips with no problems, at home it cost me around $10 to charge it up from empty and save around 3K a year.
@@Ian.Murray lol. let me know when filling up a gas tank costs $3.
I’m digging the 2008 vibe. If I was in the market for an electric car this would be a strong contender.
Wow, just glancing under the hood it looks like a engine.
56k. Still too expensive for a small suv with plastic bumper and side skirts thats supposed to be more affordable. Tough competition
At least the interior is very luxurious for the price.
Doug you should do pov drives with the cars
Does anyone notice when he starts a vid talking about cars and bids he preview what car he going to review next vid like this 2023 rx
If possible, I’d love to see Doug review the AMG One! Not sure if that’s a thing he’d be able to do, but I feel like it’d be an awesome one to add to his hyper-car review log
Buyers haven't seen them either I think...
hopefully. but it isnt sold in the usa
The amg is here now. I looked at one at the dealership yesterday.
Doug is the kind of guy who gets excited over charging an electric car
Ayyy Paulie, how's ya muddah? Oops, I mean your aunt! heh heh 😄
F Paulie
Doug is a type of a guy to buckle himself when riding bicycle
Who else has memorized exactly how Doug says things lol
Thiiisss
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That looks like a auto body nightmare
Surprised that Doug didn't point out that the Q in the logotype is a power button symbol rotated.
Love this guys videos
Doug is the kinda guy who eats pizza with a fork and knife.
Don't be silly, he goes head 1st no hands.
I do that too.
The Italians I grew up with, did.
I love this! a practical, reasonable EV that doesn't look a spaceship, doesn't have 1,000 HP, and doesn't cost as much as a fully loaded S-Class. I think we're gonna see these EVERYWHERE in a year or two.
I strongly doubt that. I personally love GLC, especially new one. And so what? They don't have cars in US :(
I never thought I would see Mercedes copy VW but the tailgate latch is exactly that
I didn’t think this was an EV. Wow the design shape is unique.
How is this blob unique in any way?
It's shape is also it's weakness. The EQB isn't that aerodynamic, which is why it's range is smaller than competitors. It still looks very good though.
It’s very early ML esque
The design shape is not unique. It's the exact same as GLB.
It’s zero leg room in the 3rd row for the GLB
zero? you are too generous my friend
Someone's first mistake would be buying THISSS car for 3rd row leg room
Why is the GV60 not in the Doug Score comparison or mentioned at all?
When mentioning the Model Y and the Mach E you gotta remember that those are not luxury vehicles - not even close. Even though this is an entry luxury vehicle, it's still a Mercedes and you will notice that instantly when you sit in it compared to a Model Y or a Mach E. This is eventually also shown by yourself by not comparing it to those cars in the DougScore, so it's weird mentioning them as being "better" during the video.
I got an ad for this vehicle while watching the review. Thanks, Big Brother.
Why is this car is old inside? New GLC and new EQS have new look I side, which is gorgeous. This is strange they didn't update this car.
These storage compartments under the trunk floor drive me nuts. Plenty of room for a spare wheel, but no EV manufacturer actually provides one - even as an option - because EVs are apparently immune to punctures.
Apparently so are petrol-engined vehicles, because it's becoming increasingly less common to find a spare on those, as well. A BMW rep at a car show said, "Well, everyone has a cell phone nowadays." Yeah, well that doesn't work so well if you neglected to charge your phone, or if you drove to an area with bad reception before having your flat. (Not to mention that it can take quite a while for roadside assistance to arrive.)
@@benjaminrobinson3842 if I were a car designer, I'd make sure all my designs incorporate a spot for a full size spare tire.....even if I have to stick it on the back of trunk or tailgate like how they did back in the old days, like Spiderman used to say: Everybody gets One.
This EQB is not on MB’s dedicated EV platform. With drive batteries, electric motors, control units, etc., there might not have been room for a spare. Hopefully, later model years on MB’s MMA EV platform will allow spare tire stowage.
When you buy new iPhone it comes without charger
@@benjaminrobinson3842 new tires are designed to drive with puncture in them
I like this because it looks (and is) a normal car, just electric. I don't like how other EVs look like space ships.
ur face looks like a spaceship
10:15 VW has had backup camera like that for almost a decade now.
Saw this at my work on the lot this week. Made me look twice lol
That badge covered camera is brilliant for northern climates where the back gets covered in dirt all winter - great design feature!
And what if it freezes shut?
@@paulvideoproductions That was my initial concern, but I have talked to people with Golfs, which have had this feature for 10 years, who have never had freeze issues. May be the way the mechanism works.
*Doug:* (13:30) Describes in detail why he feels the MQB is better than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
*Also Doug:* (15:33) Gives the two cars nearly identical Doug Scores. (The MQB is one point better than the Audi in handling, and the Audi is one point better than the MB in cool factor, so the final score is the same for both.)
I'm glad Doug called out that the EQB is a nicer car than the outrageously overpriced and overrated Q4, especially if you want to bring them to the same power and spec. And it's just a posh ID4. The weakest point of the EQB is the exterior design which is clearly not for everybody.
I want Doug to do a review of Joel Embiid this season. There’s a lot of quirks so far
Underrated comment of the year
@@theNotoriousBFM I swear 😂😂😂😂
76ers have ruined so many of my parlays lmao
"We don't need a grill."
"Okay, we'll make a thing that only looks like a grill."
Design. Innovation. !.
@Doug Demuro: Love this full EV plug in, thanks man.
That blue matches the blue used in the Mercedes F1 livery for years! Very cool reference to electrification.
work getting mad that i'm late and i'm like damn chill im watching doug demuro
That's quirky
My worst car enthusiast nightmare, electric luxury SUV
Dude, I'm about as serious as a car guy can be, and I love this thing
@@KilowattTheFurry sure
@@grunkohlaktionar7474 What car company made the 1000 Treser?
@@KilowattTheFurry Audi
" Drives more substantial" probably means the battery is heavy and the car is less nimble as in heavy footed
Doug: "Very responsive"
_shows zooming on map with the responsiveness of my Sony Xperia from 2013_
Doug the type of dude to light a match in the bathroom after he pees
Just the fact that range is really getting 200 on a single charge being realistic. And the charge only takes up to 100kw so it’s slower in the DC fast charging station when it comes to charging. so less overall miles and on top of that longer time charging at the dc fast charging.
Dave always concerned about the 3rd row.
Doug -- would be interesting to compare this to a Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge, which has Polestar 2 power/range but with more practicality.
Also, with these DC fast charging electrics, it's probably worth recording a peak kW charge figure. The manufacturers are tossing out these 10-80% times but it's worth verifying whether that's attainable for the end user. I suspect the EQB has an 85ish kWh battery, so to charge 70% of capacity in 30 minutes, you'd need a peak rate of charge around 120kW. It matters if a user can really get that.
good call! this is super important info. its like doing a driving test on a gas car and not getting the MPG numbers.
This seems like a great car - I like the GLB and Mercedes in general. Interestingly, though, it does continue to highlight what a value the Cadillac Lyriq is - that car is just a few grand more but doesn't feel 'entry level' in the slightest, unlike the GLB which is always has a sense of being an entry level vehicle. With that said, if I was "actually" picking between the two, I'd probably end up with the GLB :-).
How does it compare to the XC40 Recharge? Also the rear camera and tailgate release is something that - though I don't like to admit it - vw had on a few models like the CC a few years ago.
Doug I was just wondering, is a third row available if I need it?
Just a high five for also using the metric sytem.🙏
I took a look at this an option for my next car - the other being the Cadillac Lyriq AWD
The EQB looks good and has a decent interior, it drives ok and acceleration is strong.
Because I sit more upright in it it’s a great option. It is also slightly less expensive than the Lyriq AWD.
The downside is that MB leasing rates are HIGH right now.
They also didn’t equip tall EQB with power seats nor do they all have heating and ventilation unless you factory order one.
My Cadillac Lyriq will have heating/ventilation/ massage seats and autonomous driving.
I would probably trust GM electronics and sensors more than MB in the long term reliability department
@@joshuamccormick5497 I wouldnt. Have pretty good experiances with Mercedes Benz.
Isn‘t the Lyriq like double the price?
@@Christiancdgbcsgjn Lyriq AWD is $70,000 loaded.
An EQB is about $67,000 loaded up.
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If you said Hyundai or Kia , I wouldn’t even flinch !
That’s how you’d get me to buy an ev tbh. Toyota reliable, high range capable , and looks like a normal car inside and out. I mean at that point I’m just worried about price and one day that won’t be as much of a thing as lower priced models come out
*Thanks to Doug's score I would rather get the Polestar 2*
Hearing EQB so much got my head dizzy
Doug is the type of guy who reads the cereal box and points out the quarks and features.
Doug is a type of a guy not to agree with terms and conditions of his snickers bar
This is the type of EV that would get me to switch. A regular car that happens to be an EV...
Excited to see more “normal” electric cars.
The feeling of solidity could also be from these being made in iirc Hungary vs Alabama or something for the ICE GLB.
I nope'd out as soon as I heard 230 miles. That's unusable in the real world.
230 minus 5% natural degradation, keeping the battery between 10-90%, minus 30% freezing weather penalty = 122 miles reasonable cold weather daily range.
Agreed 100%
Dougs the kind of guy who turned out to be an NPC at the end ... very EQB
Hi Doug, thanks for the review. Regarding the MLB: You missed to mention that the blinker stocks are very flimsy and a tow bar is not available.
Bet that back up camera freezes stuck in the winter
All of that componentry in the front probably could have been better packaged to give this some decent front storage. Shame they didnt go the extra mile.
Just a little storage space for the charging cable would have been fine, it's really impractical to leave the cable inside the cabin when you are travelling with a full family.
We joke around about sport mode on our GLB250 3ROW too however it is mighty quick. Things can easily get out of hand lol
3:10 for someone who is not into cars, they'll believe that that is the engine...!
Hi Doug, I am surprised you didn’t mention the size differences between the EQB and the GLB. Just being quirky 😉.
Love your work!
There is none...
Wrong, the EQB is 5cm/2inches longer and 3cm/+1inch higher than the GLB.
The boot/trunk space for the GLB is nevertheless slightly bigger. 495L vs 570L.
@@stefanclaes7970 nah, this belongs to a group of new spam bots that obviously look like red flags, but also fill up the comment section like crazy!
Who remembers when Mercedes 350 meant 3.5L engine lol
When Mercedes was actually a special brand. Everything is so generic now days, a model for every market segment.
All the German brands are doing it and the 350 should have the equivalent power of a 3.5L engine. Which is better than Audi who just seem to be using arbitrary numbers.
Or 350 horse power
Love the boxy. Wonder about all the plumbing under the hood. Is that because it's based off a ICE-platform?
Love all the content!
Trust the Process... more like Trust the Doug Score
Crazy how this is 16k more than the gas equivalent
Gotta pay for those batteries some how haha
Better drivetrain, quieter, fueling costs a fraction of the price (likely $8 for a full battery), more standard equipment, should be much more reliable.
@@cadriver2570 Benz and reliable don't go toghether lmao
@@thanosianthemadtitanic you compared the Merc ice to the Merc EV.
@@cadriver2570 precisely , that still doesn't make benzs reliable or mutually exclusive
EQB
Electric Quintessential Boss
That pop-out rear view camera makes me laugh, because it reminds me of where the gun port should be in a James Bond vehicle! *pkew pkew pkew*
There will be mods to replace it with a machine gun. :)
Doug you should do a review of the Toro Mower seen on the back.
At least this looks like it's combustion counterpart. Idk wth MB was thinking with EQE & EQS.
Backseat air vents are rare in a $60k suv? Uh, Doug…
Does the range cuts in half if it’s winter and snowing??
With the added weight of the battery, I can't imagine the base model 220hp/290lbft torque version being anything but slow.
Depends on your definition of slow. The 300 does 0-60 in about 8 seconds, plus with the instant torque of an EV, it's fast enough to be fluid in traffic. I have a 350 and tbh it's overkill for this type of car.
Are the floorboards raised like Telsas or Kia EV6. That bothers me. Thoughts?
The biggest quirk... The front is completely different. It's not just a fake frille... It has different headlights with a design based on the other EQ models... Very expensive to make a car with two different headlights.
this… is the type of car that manufacturers can fit in wherever they can
230 mile range is very low for the price. you end up searching for charging station atleast every 150 miles
So the charging is rated 10% to 80%. So the real range is 70% of 230 from the EPA. So according to the EPA you will get 160 miles going from 80% to 10%. That sounds kind of bad.
Great video
Comfort Seat. Awesome electric vehicle.
10:11 Mercedes-Benz just waited 15 years, to imply this feature, and not be blamed in plagiat of VW
A few years ago regular vehicles turned electric would’ve been called compliance vehicles. Glad that’s changed.
If it wasn’t front wheel biased, I would definitely consider this model.
It's actually rear wheel biased. By default only the rear motor is active. Only when accelerating more strongly, the front motor kicks in as well.
The biggest problem with the Mercedes EVs is they all look really cheap. Like a Tiguan or the EQS looking like a Passat.