Mercedes-Benz EQB 350

  • Mercedes-Benz EV SUV prices confirmed – EQB350 at RM329k, EQC400 at RM389k, both tax-free with SST

    Mercedes-Benz EV SUV prices confirmed – EQB350 at RM329k, EQC400 at RM389k, both tax-free with SST

    Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4Matic

    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has released confirmed prices for the EQB350 4Matic and the EQC400 4Matic. The electric SUVs are priced at RM328,888 and RM388,888 respectively, on-the-road without insurance. As these are battery-powered EVs, they’re currently tax-free, but the 10% sales tax for passenger cars have returned after a Covid holiday.

    The EQB and EQC made their debuts at MBM’s EQ showcase in July, which saw the launch of the EQS450+ AMG Line flagship EV. The electric S-Class equivalent goes for RM700k. At that event, MBM gave estimated prices of RM330,000 and RM390,000 for the EQB and EQC respectively, so these final prices are accurate with a marginal undercut.

    The seven-seat EQB350 has a dual-motor set-up with total output of 292 hp and 520 Nm. 0-100 km/h is done in 6.2 seconds and top speed is 160 km/h. The 66.5 kWh, 420-volt lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 423 km of WLTP range on a single charge.

    Mercedes-Benz EV SUV prices confirmed – EQB350 at RM329k, EQC400 at RM389k, both tax-free with SST

    Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic

    Fully charging it up using the 11 kW three-phase charging outlet will take six hours 15 minutes. DC fast charging at 100 kW takes state of charge from 10% to 80% in 32 minutes. Full details and specs of the EQB350 here.

    If the EQB is an electric GLB, the EQC is an “EV GLC” with five seats. The EQC400 also has two motors, but total output is higher at 408 hp and 765 Nm, good for 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and top speed of 180 km/h. Its 80 kWh battery provides WLTP range of up to 437 km. Juicing the SUV up via 11 kW charging takes seven hours and 30 minutes. DC fast charging at 110 kW raises SOC from 10% to 80% in 40 minutes. Full details and specs of the EQC400 here.

    These EQB350 and EQC400 join the smaller EQA250 (launched in March) in MBM’s EQ SUV range. Check out our review of the RM286,888 EV here.

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  • Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic in Malaysia – 423 km EV range, 292 hp and 520Nm; estimated price RM330k

    Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic in Malaysia – 423 km EV range, 292 hp and 520Nm; estimated price RM330k

    The Mercedes-Benz EQB joins the EQS and EQC at the brand’s Malaysian showcase today, as part of the German automaker’s rollout of the EQ range of fully electric models in Malaysia as a seven-seater SUV. Codenamed X243, the EQB bound for our shores is the EQB350 4Matic, which is produced in Kecskemét, Hungary and is estimated to be priced at RM330,000 on-the-road without insurance, including 10% sales tax.

    This packs a dual-motor configuration for total output of 292 PS and 520 Nm of torque. This is comprised of an asynchronous motor on the front axle and a permanently excited synchronous unit at the rear, and in this guise achieves the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds, topping out at a maximum of 160 km/h.

    Its energy is stored in a 66.5 kWh, 420-volt lithium-ion battery pack, comes with an 11 kW charger as standard, and using the 11 kW three-phase charging outlet will fully charge its battery in five hours 45 minutes. With DC charging at 100 kW, the 10% to 80% charge will take around 32 minutes, during which a 15-minute charge will bring 140 km of additional range.

    Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic in Malaysia – 423 km EV range, 292 hp and 520Nm; estimated price RM330k

    A five-metre charging cable ins included with the vehicle, for use with home wallbox and public charging station outlets. On its exterior, rolling stock is a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, joined by polished aluminium roof rails and rain-sensing wipers. LED High Performance headlamps light the way, complemented by surround lighting with brand logo projection.

    Being the fully-electric counterpart to its stablemate the GLB, the EQB is comparable in size, stretching the tape at 4,684 mm long, 1,834 mm wide, 1,667 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,829 mm. Luggage capacity in this seven-seater form is 465 litres to 1,620 litres, also including a second-row bench that slides 140 mm to offer another 190 litres of space.

    The third row comes with three-point seatbelts as standard – unique to its class – and takes passengers up to 165 cm in height. For child seats, the EQB has four Isofix points over its second and third rows.

    Interior trim for the EQB350 4Matic seven-seater in Malaysia is comprised of Artico synthetic leather and Cupertino fabric, joined by two-tone rosé gold and titanium grey pearl trim, while the multifunction steering wheel is upholstered in Nappa leather. This is joined by galvanised shift paddles, velour floor mats with black fabric for the roof liner.

    Inside, attention paid to the NVH levels of the EQB meant that more insulating material has been added to the areas surrounding the electric motors, while components that generate vibration such as the air-conditioning compressor gain rubber dampeners, and new rubber bushings and bearings have been fitted to the front and rear suspension. The latter is a four-link setup comprised of three transverse links and a trailing arm, and Malaysian cars get comfort suspension as standard.

    Infotainment comes courtesy of the MBUX multimedia system including the Innovation Package that consists of the MBUX Interior Assistant and a head-up display, the Navigation Package with pre-installed navigation services on hard disc, live traffic information, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an advanced sound system, fully digital instrument display, touchpad (without controller), and the communications module for Mercedes me connect services.

    Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic in Malaysia – 423 km EV range, 292 hp and 520Nm; estimated price RM330k

    Equipment in the EQB350 4Matic cabin also includes Thermotronic climate control and an Easy-Pack tailgate, while the Keyless Go comfort package and hands-free access are part of its convenience features. The cabin receives a stowage compartment in the centre console with a retractable cover, along with a load compartment package and luggage net.

    Electrical device conveniences consist of a wireless charging pad for the front occupants, while the load area gets a 12-volt electricity socket.

    For safety, the EQB350 4Matic gets the driving assistance package that is comprised of Active Distance Assist Distronic, extended automatic restart in traffic jams, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Exit Warning Function and Active Brake Assist. Also on are Adaptive Highbeam Assist and the Parking Package with a 360-degree camera setup and Park Assist, along with an anti-theft alarm system and an interior monitoring system.

    Warranty for the Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic is four years and unlimited mileage, with battery warranty at eight years or 160,000 km.

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  • Mercedes-Benz EQB – seven-seat electric SUV detailed

    Mercedes-Benz EQB – seven-seat electric SUV detailed

    The Mercedes-Benz EQB has made its official European debut alongside other EQ models, five months after the SUV was first unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2021. Two variants were announced in Munich, the EQB 300 4Matic and EQB 350 4Matic, and they are the first fully electric cars to be produced at the automaker’s Kecskemét plant in Hungary.

    Both variants get a twin-motor all-wheel drive configuration with single-speed transmission as standard. The front motor is an asynchronous unit (ASM), while the rear uses permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM). The EQB 300 4Matic gets a total system output of 168 kW (228 PS) and 390 Nm of torque, enough for a century sprint time of eight seconds.

    The EQB350 4Matic is quite a bit more potent with 215 kW (292 PS) and 520 Nm of torque, doing the century dash in 6.2 seconds. Both of them top out at 160 km/h. A 66.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (420 volt) is shared between the two, offering up to 419 km of range. A single-motor front-wheel drive model will be introduced sometime in the future, alongside a long-range version.

    Mercedes-Benz EQB – seven-seat electric SUV detailed

    The EQB ships with a 11 kW onboard charger as standard, and plugging into a three-phase 11 kW outlet will fully charge the battery pack in 5 hours 45 minutes. It also takes DC charging at a maximum rate of 100 kW, taking approximately 32 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. A 15-minute charge time yields 140 km of additional range.

    Now, as the GLB‘s fully electric counterpart, the EQB is roughly the same in size with an overall length of 4,684 mm, width of 1,834 mm, height of 1,667 mm and a wheelbase length of 2,829 mm. Luggage capacity is between 495 litres to 1,710 litres for the five-seater version, or 465 litres to 1,620 litres for the seven-seater model. The second-row bench slides fore and aft by 140 mm, which provides an additional 190 litres of loading capacity.

    The third row seats (with three-point seatbelt as standard) is a unique proposition for its class, allowing comfortable seating for two persons of up to 165 cm in height. A total of four child seats can be installed in the second and third rows of the EQB, plus one more in the front passenger seat.

    In terms of design, the EQB gets its own unique front fascia and tail lights design, but the rest of the body is the same as the GLB, including the power domes on the bonnet. There’s a horizontal fibre-optic strip that connects the LED DRLs, and the headlights themselves feature electric blue highlights, as per Mercedes-EQ fashion.

    Unique to the EQB are the light alloy wheels, available in a bi- or tri-colour design, including either a rose gold or EQ blue colourway. Wheel sizes range up to 20 inches in diameter. At the back, the EQB’s number plate is moved to the bumper, and the reverse camera is built into the pivoting tri-star badge.

    Inside, the cabin is pretty much lifted wholesale, but customers get to choose between rose gold or EQ blue accents to match the exterior. These highlights are found on the air vents, floor mats and contrast seat stitching, making for a surprisingly pleasant spectacle. The automaker’s latest MBUX system is standard, and the digital instrument panel gets four EQ-specific themes – Modern Classic, Sport, Progressive and Discreet mode.

    Mercedes-Benz paid particular attention to the EQB’s NVH levels, adding more insulating materials to the areas surrounding the electric motors. Components that generate vibration such as the air-conditioning compressor are fitted with rubber dampeners, while new rubber bushings and bearings are fitted to the front and rear suspensions. These efforts ensure that no irritating noises are perceptible inside the vehicle.

    The EQB ships with comfort suspension as standard, and all models feature a four-link rear suspension (three transverse links and one trailing arm) as standard. Adaptive Damping System is an optional upgrade.

    There’s a fat suite of advanced driver assist systems available, including the Driving Assistance Package, which offers Level 2 semi-autonomous driving. This includes Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Steer Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist with Traffic Sign Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active brake Assist, and Active Blind Spot Assist.

     
     
  • Mercedes EQB debuts – 288 hp, 419 km range; 100 kW DC charging from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes

    Mercedes EQB debuts  – 288 hp, 419 km range; 100 kW DC charging from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes

    Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the EQB fully electric SUV, which now joins the EQA in the German marque’s range of pure EV compact vehicles, as well as the EQC, EQV electric MPV and the flagship EQS that made its debut last week.

    Launched in China as the range-topping EQB 350 4Matic AMG Line with all-wheel-drive, the EQB packs an output of 288 hp from its powertrain, fed by batteries that, for European market models, will have 66.5 kWh of useable capacity as well as a choice of several models with front- and all-wheel-drive on the continent. This yields a total range of 419 km on the WLTP testing cycle.

    The EQB’s efficiency is aided by a drag coefficient of 0.28, thanks to aerodynamics measures such as a fully closed air cooling system, aerodynamically efficient front and rear aprons, a smooth, almost fully covered underbody, aero-optimised wheels as well as front and rear spoilers.

    Mercedes EQB debuts  – 288 hp, 419 km range; 100 kW DC charging from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes

    The fully electric EQB measures 4,684 mm long, 1,834 mm wide and 1,667 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,829 mm, or 50 mm longer and 5 mm taller than the seven-seater internal combustion GLB, while width and wheelbase are are identical.

    Interior space in the five-seater EQB is 1,035 mm of headroom in the first row and 979 mm in the second row, and 87 mm of knee room in the second row. Luggage capacity is measured at 495 litres to 1,710 litres for the five-seater, and 465 litres to 1,620 litres for the seven-seater version. The second-row seat bench can be adjusted longitudinally by 140 mm, which can yield up to a further 190 litres of luggage capacity.

    The third row of seating in the EQB – standard for the China market – offers an additional two seats, which gives comfortable seating for persons of up to 1.65 m in height, says Mercedes-Benz. A total of four child seats can be installed in the second and third rows of the EQB, plus one more in the front passenger seat.

    A charging rate of up to 11 kW AC is available for replenishing the EQB’s battery using its onboard charger, which can be done via a household outlet or a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox, the providing quicker charge times. Even quicker charging can be done at DC fast-charging stations at rates of up to 100 kW, which can recharge the vehicle from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.

    In terms of charging protocols, the EQB for the European and United States markets use a CCS connector in the right-hand-side panel, while in China, where the EQB is launched, the electric SUV uses connectors specific to the country on the left- and right-hand-sides of the vehicle, where charging rates and times may vary compared to the European version, says Mercedes-Benz.

    Efficiency is aided by Eco Assist, which helps the energy recuperation process by incorporating navigation data, traffic sign recognition and information from the EQB’s sensors to anticipate road conditions. There is also navigation with Electric Intelligence as standard, which calculates the fastest route to the desired destination including any required recharging stops.

    The system continually simulates the vehicle’s available range by making allowance for any necessary charging stops as well as other factors, such as topography and weather, and this also takes into account traffic situations and the driving style employed. The navigation with Electric Intelligence system also ensures that the battery is brought to an optimal temperature for charging before the vehicle arrives at a planned charging stop.

    Safety equipment in the EQB is comprised of active lane keeping assist and active brake assist as standard, the latter aiding with autonomous emergency braking that can brake for stationary vehicles and road-crossing pedestrians at city speeds, according to the manufacturer.

    Meanwhile, an available Driving Assistance Package includes a turning manoeuvre function, an emergency corridor function, exit warning function that alerts the driver to cyclists and vehicles approaching from behind the EQB, as well as pedestrian detection at zebra crossings.

    In terms of passive safety, the drive battery for the EQB resides within the frame of the vehicle, and the battery is a structural part of the bodyshell, aided by reinforcing cross-members in the floor of the vehicle. The front section of the EQB’s battery also gets a guard to protect against foreign objects which could pierce the battery.

    The Mercedes-Benz EQB will be manufactured at two locations worldwide; the Kecskemét plant in Hungary will manufacture the electric SUV for the global market, while the marque’s joint venture with BBAC in Beijing will produce the EQB for China’s local market.

    Battery systems for compact Mercedes-Benz EQ models are supplied by Mercedes subsidiary Accumotive in Kamenz, Germany along with its battery factory in Jawor, Poland. The EQB will go on sale in China this year, says Mercedes-Benz, while the international version follows at the end of 2021. The United States market launch will take place next year.

     
     
 
 
 

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