2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB300 4MATIC Is Fully Electric And Very Smooth

It looks like the GLB but the EQB300 delivers more of a Mercedes experience. That’s because the EQB is fully electric. It keeps the same utility as the gas-powered model but adds a smooth and substantial dynamic. Is it less expensive than the GLB? Does it meet the EPA rated range of 243 miles? Will it beat a Tesla Model S Plaid in the quarter mile? Tom Voelk checks out the EQB300 4MATIC and answers those questions and many more.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 Pricing
1:26 Competitors
2:01 Powertrain
3:07 Performance
5:06 Real World Range
6:05 Charging
7:25 Interior
8:33 MBUX Interface
9:40 Back Seat
10:56 Design
11:37 Cargo
12:31 Red Light Green Light
13:31 Summary
14:39 Epilogue
14:48 Thanks Martin
15:13 Quotes
15:45 Before I Go…
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[@jeremyjones6076]

Well, it's been a month and I'm watching this excellent review again. I finally got some seat time in an EQB and it really did surprise me! For the jump in price from ID.4, I think you get a bit more than a 3 pointed star. Availability for 2023 seems to be improving as new year models arrive - I'm cancelling my long in the tooth ID.4 reservation and moving my chips over to EQB. Thanks Tom (as always) for being my sherpa!

[@RrenZoDiamond]

Beautiful speech at the end. Once again great review.

[@paulswiszcz584]

Thanks Tom, Great review and closing statement!

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Tom’s EV reviews are the best! He points out the benefits and the potential drawbacks in a balanced and accurate way

[@Yormsane]

I like this EQB a lot, because it's not willfully weird, like a lot of EVs. Good job, Mercedes.

[@jolob]

Wanted to drop a comment: I have the EQB300 as a rental since my GLE350DE broke (once again). Honestly very good driving experience and the EV works just great. I'm having the EQE SUV in 2 months but if I could choose I would drive this EQB for the remaining 2 months. Electric is just way more superior compared to plug-in hybrid. And I can only charge at 2kW home. Still no problem. Last night I charged for like 150km and tomorrow I'm starting the day at 100% charge. I've driven the car for like 300km in total this weekend. Oh and I like the looks of this car compared to many EV's. All around just well done.

[@boxeehtpc1]

Great review Tom! Thanks

[@atwaterstreet]

Terrific channel, Tom! Your thoughtful reviews and stellar production value are always appreciated. Thank you!

[@michaelarch3779]

Thanks Tom for talking about climate change in a measured, reasonable way!!!! No climate change is not a "tribal issue", and, sorry to disappoint some readers, but it is the opposite of a "hoax". The more EVs, and the more alternatives to ICEs, the better!!!

[@lumberjackdreamer6267]

Thanks a lot for what you say at the end. It’s important.

[@gregkramer5588]

Right up against the GV60 Advance, hmm. I really like the GV60. The strength of this EQB is the extra space. Great review Tom!

[@CR-di1lg]

Nicely done at the end 👍🏻

[@frankcoffey]

Nice review, well done.

[@mluu510]

nice PSA at the end. i couldn't have said it better myself

[@grownupgaming]

Your production value is like what you find on TV on major networks on a sunday.

[@smithchuck]

Another fine video. And you mentioned how a friend got a Suburban (?) for MSRP through your quote service. It made me think that if you want to promote your quote service a bit more, that might make a good video--find some success stories, maybe get some testimonials, and do a short separate video about it. And/or incorporate short success story examples into your main videos. You might also consider doing a short "how-to" video walking people through how to use your service. Or maybe do a video highlighting "those cars currently with the highest availability or with the biggest discounts" vs. the opposite and show how that works.

[@djejnyc]

Another great review, I appreciate the soft sell for EVs at the end.

[@gregoryadamo1956]

Love your reviews. And I did walk to the market today (three miles roundtrip) while my Mazda MX-5 Miata sat in my driveway. I am going to keep that for a couple of more years, but my next vehicle will be an EV!

[@RezandJen]

Great video, my father has a GLB and is thinking about trading it in for a EQB. This review was very good and comprehensive.

[@bobp.9972]

The best reviewer! Just so easy to watch, enjoyable, and super informative. Practical, real world commentary. Especially appreciated his comments at the end of this video regarding the climate... it wasn't preachy, but it was a good way to highlight reality. Thanks, Tom! Oh, by the way... I bought a 2020 CT5- V and your review helped with my decision! I love the car, and I agree with your comments about it. Thanks for your hard work!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Enjoy that car Bob!

[@ekalenak]

Tom, how true are your last comments! I drive a PHEV for my 1.2 mile commute. Haven't filled my gas tank since 21 Sep. Let's all take it easy on each other. We are all in this together.

[@toronado455]

this is the only Mercedes I like.

[@salahalsulaiman]

This is the best test report on the Glb Appart from calling the engine bay ugly !

[@coffeewithdawood]

Great Car, But massive charging issue with Electrify America,, My car has been in the shop for over 4 weeks and they can't fix it............

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

I think Evil Twin should grow a mustache, one that he could twist. I like how he and Tom wear different shoes. Nice touch. 😀

[@benartee9493]

fabulous video yet again, thanks a lot for your work! still waiting for my already registered Ioniq 5 to surface, and wondering if switching away from driving exclusively Mercedes was a good idea. BUT: my purchasing behaviour confirms your suggestion to shop around whilst this new product of EV gets rolled out.

[@MrJeffrey2005]

I would like to see Mercedes bring back the GLK with this EQB drivetrain and interior.

[@alexeymalafeev6167]

Great to see a Martin cameo!

[@bigprocrastinator]

ALL cars should have tracking rear seat bottoms. And great video, as always!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Agreed

[@barryw9473]

Tom, Thanks! I would argue electrification works well for all vehicles.

[@evflyguy]

It's funny how that person didn't know Mercedes made EVs. I see ads for all 5 they produce, but always during sporting events. I guess they need to shift their target to HGTV or some other audience if they haven't already. Despite the Superbowl ad and a heavy ad campaign during the last Olympics people are always telling me they've never heard of my Polestar 2.

[@tedfondak5206]

Tom, I really appreciate your advice and perspective about climate change at the end. A vehicles guy extolling the virtues of walking? That's great thinking! Thanks for the awesome work.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I walk to the store about half the time, it's almost a mile away. Good to get away from the computer.

[@tommihelich2613]

Nice review Tom. The hiking boot analogy is spot on. The side windows look larger than other brands, which I like. Concerning climate and electric vehicles, here it’s incredibly cheap to charge at home, principally because of 60+ hydroelectric dams throughout the Northwest. But the biggest hurdle that I see in the future is the lack of charging infrastructure for apartment/condo residents. Even all those luxury apartment dwellers in downtown Seattle….where are they going to charge overnight?

[@TJDST4]

In their parking garages? ...I am pretty sure that the building owners could spring to upgrade the garage to attract customers

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@TJDST4 We are moving to a place that has (some/a few) charging stations. NO WAY 180 vehicles are going to be able to charge overnight.

[@tommihelich2613]

@@TJDST4 I don’t think you understand the magnitude (cost & logistics) of the problem.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@tommihelich2613 Very true

[@RrenZoDiamond]

I think you’re over-worrying. These EVs aren’t releasing in mass and infrastructure will catch up. Even with the different EVs releasing the next year or so, you’ll maybe only see a few hundred thousand hit the streets nationwide optimistically

[@JanHendriks-uo3ub]

Good looking / hard small standard seats

[@peterlekonings]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Peter! Much appreciated.

[@BeyondOurEyes]

Who else was nosey trying to read the text on Tom’s phone? 😅 always enjoy your reviews!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'll help you out- "don't forget the milk, eggs and bread like last time"

[@BeyondOurEyes]

@@DrivenCarReviews 😂at least you never forget the TP, I'm sure!

[@HuyNguyen-pb9gi]

Hope Costco lends you all the TP packages for each review! 😁

[@toronado455]

they do

[@jeremyjones6076]

Definitely would cross-shop this with an ID.4. The Merc badge does not compel me, but the refinement of the MBUX interface is alluring. It's an even prettier penny to step up to the EQB if there is a disparity in federal tax incentives penalizing EU-made vehicles starting… well basically now. Hopefully that will be sorted out with some horse trading over the next few weeks. I know which way I am leaning, but also willing to be surprised.

[@ram-ck7ti]

The low range and slow charge rate are deal breakers for me. It is almost like MB is trying to discourage ownership of an EV. If a KIA can provide serious AWD EV range and super fast charging in the similar price range, ... Come On MB. get with the program!!

[@jean-louislonne7033]

Hello Tom, a thanks also to Martin, now you just need him to smile for the camera! Like the environment comments. Walking or riding a bicycle is something a lot of people don't think about; reminders may get people out of the car. You did not mention maintenance costs; ok, EVs don't often need it, but in Europe Mercedes tune ups and spare parts, at Mercedes; are surprisingly economic; much less than say, Audi who think because they offer you an espresso, you should pay very high for a standard tune up.

[@kyleloeffler321]

Hey Tom could we see the new C-Class?

[@RumblestripDotNet]

According to Volvo the crossover for carbon impact between EV and ICE is something like 75k miles and that's if your electrons come from a clean source IIRC.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Many sources say it's closer to 60K but yeah.

[@toronado455]

Trying to figure out if the seat upholstery is real leather or MB TEX. Can't find any info on the Mercedes-Benz website. I hope it is not real leather.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

MB-Tex

[@toronado455]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks!

[@DisjointedConversations]

What does Hyundai know about battery technology that Mercedes doesn’t? Low recharge rates seem to be an issue with most brands. And, I know for daily driving 240 miles (210 in the cool wet northwest) should be plenty, but my brain still cannot come to grips with these numbers. Great review as always.

[@gregkramer5588]

It is the charger hardware more than the batteries. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is so tough to beat.

[@DisjointedConversations]

@@gregkramer5588 definitely it’s the charger hardware but they must be throttling to protect the batteries - I can’t believe that MB (and all the other German manufacturers) cannot replicate the charger hardware. So is MB overly cautious or does the Hyundai group have better battery chemistry or they are just throwing caution to the wind?

[@gregkramer5588]

@@DisjointedConversations I know they can but design reuse is a cost saver and moving to an 800V system takes a fair amount of design work. I worked in that area for a couple decades. I think they will redesign it for future products. It all boils down to money and time to market.

[@DisjointedConversations]

@@gregkramer5588 thanks. I’ll have to do some digging to learn more.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@DisjointedConversations It is a pain to look at since you get in to which 800v/1000v semiconductor chips have been out long and are reasonably priced along with redesign costs.

[@Team-USA]

Drove both EQB and GLB. Very similar. Not sure if it is worth paying $20k more for the limited range EV.

[@christopherprose3881]

It's interesting that so many electric cars still cling to grills (or big pieces of plastic that looks like one), and I can only wonder when some brands will abandon them or find a better way to keep their identity while minimizing their presence. Until then, most of them look antiquated, like they have overstayed their welcome. Anywho, great review Tom, nice presentation.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, I've not seen fully elegant design languages when eliminating the traditional grille so there's that. And airflow is still needed for battery cooling. Many designers are looking at the "grille" as more of a large logo and a shield to place sensors. It'll evolve. Slowly.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

There are restrictions on the height of the front of cars for pedestrian safety reasons. A "blunt" nose speads the damage to a human body over a wider area than a "narrow" nose. If the nose has to be tall, you may as well pretty it up with something (unlike the "duckbill" slab seen on a Tesla, which is quite ugly).

[@christopherprose3881]

@@DrivenCarReviews The new Volvo (V90?) just debuted with a wonderful solution of the grill/not grill. It works as a brand indicator while losing any notion of a traditional grill. Looks great too!

[@TomCook1993]

This car takes its engineering from the gas version. So of course it has a grill insert because the gas version has one.

[@MechayaAlta]

I don’t see this car for the average user. For road trips a hybrid or Tesla is better. For around town a smaller EV like a Bolt or Leaf. We also live in Seattle, and have a Nissan Leaf SV plus for around town and a Subaru Legacy for road trips.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

On the contrary, for the average user this is perfect (if not a little expensive). Nearly all miles driven are within a 100 mile radius of an owner's home. The whole roadtripping thing is kind of overweighted, at least statistically.

[@mishibird]

You don’t need a ICE or hybrid for road trips. I also live in Seattle and have been all electric for over four years. Our previous Bolt EV went with us to all the national parks in the region. And the ID.4 we’ve had for over a year has gone all the way to Sonoma and back and this past summer to crater lake and back. The charging infrastructure has improved markedly in just the last couple of years. The DC charging speed on this EQB would give me some pause though. That’s quite a bit slower than even the ID.4.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@mishibird The Bolt is pretty dang slow. Kudos to you.

[@mishibird]

@@DrivenCarReviews indeed. That’s why we didn’t go road-tripping much beyond the range of one full charge with that car. Thankfully there are level 2 chargers in places like Olympic NP and North Cascades where you can plug in while you spend the day hiking. Road tripping with the ID.4 is a breeze though.

[@MechayaAlta]

@@mishibird it’s good to know that the charging infrastructure is getting better all the time. When will there be parity with what Tesla has, or when will Tesla allow other EVs to use their chargers? The EV go where I live only works sporadically. Good that I have a charger in my garage.

[@snoopingasusualisee3903]

High end taxi fleet vehicle? Uber Black acceptable because it has 5 seats. If it has reliability, its a plus over 5 years and pays off in 15 years @ 4000 cost of ownership per year.

[@the_jarmel]

LOVE THE SHOW TOM🙏🙏🙏.. LEARNING A LOT ABOUT PRODUCTION STYLE..SHOTS ETC .. ANY ADVICE ON WHAT COMPUTER TO BUY FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION? HOW MUCH MEMORY ETC? I WANT TO UP MY VIDEO GAME AS MY SINGING AND PLAYING GETS BETTER ... SO ANY ADVICE WOULD BE AMAZING ... 🙏🙏🙏 HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I use a MacBook Pro with an M1 processor, using Final Cut Pro and Motion. Have Compressor but don't usually need it. The M1 chip is a game changer. The amount of storage you need is up to you, I have 4T internal since I have multiple 4K projects happening at once.

[@TH-ox5ig]

Great review, as usual. Also, it looks like it was done in a nice neighborhood with really nice roads. Where is that?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

On the Eastside near Kirkland.

[@ronniejaye1]

At least this is a real car. I test drove a Tesla once. 10 seconds later I turned around and took it back. I couldn't take the huge distraction and that's all it was inside.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Different strokes...

[@DannerBanks]

I'm lost by your comment, what was distracting inside the Tesla?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@DannerBanks Some people don't like the large screen to the side. It's not for everyone.

[@chrisengletx]

I respect it's not for you. I LOVE my M3, the simple design feels almost Scandinavian inside. And materials are great! Some of us love them.

[@gu5800]

nice###

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

-35c at my house today!!! this will be of no use over 2 hours of driving....

[@the_jarmel]

👏👏👏👏👏👏MARTIN CAMBELL 👏👏👏👏

[@giftysambo4238]

Nice foggy weather u got there Tom. Oh no it's not fog it's just good old pollution

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Good light for photography. The coughing it up for the next 3 days.

[@hwmason530]

What a tasteless way for MB to save $$.

[@magnesium_subsoil_94]

Carlos Sainz has entered the chat

[@p-rav]

Hiking boot. Lol

[@blonder]

Not enough range for a Colorado ski car, the boxy shape is perfect for dogs and stuff in the back, but 240-mile range is not enough for winter, needs to be 300 for cold weather range reduction. Couldn't Subaru do this with the Outback, take out the engine, and stuff all the crap Mercedes did in the engine compartment?

[@chrisengletx]

I was super disappointed with the recent Subaru/Toyota EV launch. The range for the subie is less than this Merc.

[@BocaAtractivo82]

great review.However... EVs aren't for EVERYONE. Because lower to mid income earners aren't going to be able to afford it, longevity of EV batteries aren't great and I am certain the high cost of battery replacement for those who would be possible 2nd,3rd owners who aren't going to enjoy the degraded range after "X" amount of charge cycles/years past warranty - especially drivers who drive in places wherein the the winter months are longer than the warmer periods

[@mfbikle]

Nearly 60k for 200ish mils!? No thanks

[@barryw9473]

For sure, no car is better than any car, even an EV. Take public transit, bike or walk for lowest impact.

[@RobG001]

Merc's naming strategy is giving me a headache!!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

For EVs it's easy. EQ then the letters it has already established. B, E and S. Assuming A and C will be coming.

[@joeisawesome540]

what? 100kw max charge rate? That's slow for a modern EV! :( Slower than an ID.4

[@ViewBothSides]

LOL "Is it less expensive than the GLB" ... "no it's $11K more". As if.

[@elcuby]

Nav is terrible also the sound system 😮😮😮 anything else is a Mercedes 😎

[@ka-me4fy]

Mark needs to speak louder and more about the cars, please and thank you.

[@yass123]

I'm sorry, but these EQ cars are hideous. I don't know why you don't like the gear selector, Tom. Mercedes has had it for the last 18 years, and it should be in all automatic cars. I use the tips of my fingers to select gears in my E-Class.

[@hagagahmed3576]

عنمممنتر ركةةةةةةةة😊😊😊😊

[@samconagher8495]

And it will take you 15 hours to travel 200 miles, assuming you can find a charging station. That's on a warm day. Don't bother on a cold day. Typical of most EVs.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sounds like pretty bad traffic Sam.

[@samconagher8495]

@@DrivenCarReviews I am simply quoting recent test runs between Denver and Casper, Wyoming. At least two reports. The big thing here is el presidente wants all EVs by 2035. It is entirely too bad that that same person has no clue about the supplies of raw materials for batteries for these anchors nor the ability to supply electricity to charge same. Let's start with how our electricity is supplied: COAL and NATURAL GAS! It doesn't just come out of the wall does it? There is no way anyone is going to let Biden shutter all the coal plants, let alone his pretend energy secretary. Yeah, I'll make lots of money supplying all those minerals and metals needed but it won't do anything for the climate or the economy.

[@samconagher8495]

@@DrivenCarReviews Just read an account by one EV blogger about his Ford 150 Lightening. Charged to an alleged 200 mile range, pulling flat bed trailer with 3500 lb load, made it 68 miles before it went dead. That is not an acceptable range, not when it takes 45 minutes to charge, if you can find a charging station.

[@robertpettigrew3862]

Great review..car is kind of ugly

[@telliesmith9825]

This looks very generic like a rental car on the outside smh

[@mishibird]

That’s kind of the point. Not everyone is ready to drive an ostentatious spaceship around town.

[@turner02]

this looks like a made in china junk

[@davidshi6861]

Great review as always Tom. But I for one, am sick of these EVs. Most of our electricity comes from coal, and what about the thousands of batteries per car that will end up in landfills after 10 years (even if they get re-purposed, they will eventually be unable to hold any charge, and needs to be junked).

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Do your research using reputable sources then. You'll find most of your concerns are unfounded David.

[@EmanueleCariati]

You can still recycle the materials inside the batteries. In EV battery packs there are also very rare-hard to mine materials that are immensely valuable to be thrown away. Most automakers partner with third party companies that recycle the materials needed to create new battery packs

[@chrisengletx]

Sorry but that's just not true. Coal usage is already drastically down, and dropping every single year. In the last two years it's fallen to below 20% of total US grid generation, and trends are continuing.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@chrisengletx This is true, according to the DOE.

[@raidersamson3356]

A waste of money

[@bextar6365]

Hoping for a HUGE RED WAVE TODAY !!!!