The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB: The Most Practical and Most Efficient
While the arrival of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is indeed exciting, those who are looking for something that is both environmentally-friendly, yet easy on the wallet will find more favor in the entry-level EQB SUV. This battery-powered subcompact SUV is set to go on sale in North America later in 2022, while the more lush EQE is highly advanced in more ways than one, with cutting-edge aerodynamic elements, advanced sensors, a gigantic Hyperscreen, and screen in-car silence. For all that, the EQB has a lighter feel, easier to work with, and has an overall more enthusiastic drive.
When talking about brightness, we’re talking about an upright, roller-skate formation that GLB drivers should be familiar with from the gasoline counterpart. The tall windows also invite an ample amount of light into the luxury lodge and offer much better visibility than one could ever imagine.
Other than the electrified modification, there aren’t very many changes between the GLB and the EQB. From the naked eye, the only main difference in the full-electric model is can be found at the front of the black panel grille capped with a full-width LED light bar and at the back by the full-width LED bar joining the taillights. On top of this, the EQB offers an exclusive exterior hue, Rose Gold, along with blue trim highlights, contingent on chosen option packages.
There are also some minor adjustments made to the aerodynamics. For instance, the air runs past a reformed front bumper to activate lower shutters. The front lower and rear hatch spoilers have also been resculpted, there’s a fully encased and ribbed underfloor, and the wheel designs and modified. This results in a lower coefficient of drag from the 0.31 brought forth by the GLB 250 4MATIC® model to 0.28
The interior of the EQB retains the passenger space of its gasoline counterpart, along with its third-row option. Cargo space has diminished some, with the car releasing 5 cubes of luggage space, contingent on how one arranges the second and third row.
The cabin includes your usual in-car gadgets like a 10.3-inch digital cluster and 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, as well as an optional head-up display.
Mercedes-Benz has its EQB 350 4MATIC® with a curb weight of 4795, making it over 1000 lbs heavier than the GLB. The spreading of this weight low in the chassis emulates a mass damper, compressing jumpiness over rough roads through town together with deflecting roll through those twists.
The EBQ, however, is supposedly 400 pounds lighter than the EQE 350 4MATIC®. The EQB 350 4MATIC® also shares the same 288 horsepower as the EQE 350 and has a slightly lower torque figure of 384 as opposed to the EQE’s 391 lb-ft. It’s worth noting, however, that a EQB 300 4MATIC® will be offered with improved figures of 255 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque.
Furthermore, the EQB’s electric motors get rid of the sluggish throttle that might be found in the GLB 250 4MATIC®, resulting in the crossover being able to zoom through the freeway as if it was an AMG® GLB 35.
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Whether it’s a car on the EQ lineup or a gasoline-powered vehicle, Mercedes-Benz of Washington has it all in store for you in more ways than one. We sell a wide range of vehicles from Mercedes-Benz in various different shapes and sizes.
Those who are interested in any of our models can simply view our online new car inventory and chat with a representative for further information and assistance.