Mercedes-Benz EQB

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Mercedes-Benz EQB
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300
Overview
Manufacturer
Model code X243
Production2021 [1] –present
Model years 2022–present
AssemblyHungary: Kecskemét (Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét Plant)
Designer Balázs Filczer [2]
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Mercedes-Benz MFA2
Related Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Powertrain
Electric motor PMS permanent magnet E-Motor
  • 140 kW (190 hp) (Single)
  • 168 kW (225 hp) (Dual)
  • 215 kW (288 hp) (Dual)
Battery 66.5 kWh
Electric range 256 mi (412 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,829 mm (111 in)
Length4,684 mm (184 in)
Width1,834 mm (72 in)
Height1,667 mm (66 in)

The Mercedes-Benz EQB (X243) is a seven-seat battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from 2021. [3]

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Overview

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Rear view

The EQB is part of the EQ family, a range that will expand to include 10 new models by 2022. [3] The Mercedes-Benz EQB is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The EQB is available in both front-wheel drive and 4MATIC branded dual motor all wheel drive configurations. The Mercedes EQB will be available in five and seven seat layouts.

The Mercedes-Benz EQBs for the Chinese market will be manufactured at the Beijing Benz plant in China. Mercedes Benz-EQBs sold outside of China will be manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz Kecskemet plant in Hungary, unlike the non-Chinese market fossil-fuel powered GLBs, which are manufactured at Daimler AG-Nissan joint venture COMPAS plant in Mexico. [4] The global EQB was initially intended to be manufactured in the Smartville factory (Hambach, France), but this plan was cancelled following the sale of this plant to Ineos. [5]

The Mercedes-Benz EQB will go on sale in 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle in China and Europe. Sales of EQB will begin in 2022 as a 2023 model year vehicle in other markets outside of China and Europe. [6] [7]

Models

The specifications include:[ citation needed ]

ModelYearsPowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Top speedRange (WLTP)
EQB 2502021–140 kW
(188 hp)
385 N⋅m
(284 lb⋅ft)
9.2 s160 km/h
(99 mph)
452 km
(281 mi)
EQB 300 4MATIC2021–168 kW
(225 hp)
390 N⋅m
(288 lb⋅ft)
7.7 s160 km/h
(99 mph)
412 km
(256 mi)
EQB 350 4MATIC2021–215 kW
(288 hp)
520 N⋅m
(384 lb⋅ft)
6.0 s160 km/h
(99 mph)
412 km
(256 mi)

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