Mercedes-Benz EQB

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is essentially the all-electric version of the now-discontinued Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV. Prices of the EQB range between ₹72.20 lakh and ₹78.90 lakh, ex-showroom. 

The Mercedes-Benz EQB variants include 2 options, including 250+ EV, 350 4Matic EV. The 250+ EV trim comes with a 70.5kWh battery pack mated with a 190hp front-axle-mounted electric motor (FWD). 

The Mercedes-Benz EQB range for the 250+ EV trim is 535km, while for the 350 4Matic EV, it is 447km. The 350 4Matic EV trim does a 0-100kph run in 6.2 seconds, while the 250+ EV trim does it in 8.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB has no direct rivals, but it can be considered an option to the Mercedes-Benz EQA and BMW iX1 LWB. 

Key Highlights of the Mercedes-Benz EQB

• Mercedes-Benz EQB is the all-electric version of the discontinued Mercedes-Benz GLB.
• It is available with 2 variants, which come with different battery pack options.
• The lower variant comes with a 70.5kWh battery pack with a 535km MIDC-claimed range, but has a FWD setup. 
• The higher variant comes with a 66.5kWh battery pack with a 447km MIDC-claimed range, but has an AWD setup.
• It gets features like the latest MBUX infotainment interface, a 12-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof and puddle lamps.
• Safety suite includes multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS Level 2 functions.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQB safety rating is 5 stars, which it achieved in its Australasian NCAP (ANCAP) test in 2022.
• It was also crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 in its pre-facelift avatar where it received 5 stars.