2024 Mercedes Benz EQB 250+ Review | Not As Great As The GLB...

If you didn't know it, I love the GLB. It's good looking, practical, roomy, and you can get in itty-bitty third row that's shockingly useful. So when Mercedes announced that there would be an electric version, I was excited! The EQB promised all the versatility of the GLB with a plug. You can still get a third row, the interior is still boxy and practical, but... It's simply not as good. Why? Well, it's all about the motor choices and the price tag...
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[@TheAccordingtoyou]

I'm loving all this EV content y'all been feeding us lately 🤗.

[@naveenthemachine]

Somehow i find the exterior proportions of the EQB and GLB adorable

[@alliejr]

Agreed.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Reminds me of a renegade. Another cutesy suv.

[@Freerider93]

Is that good or bad? 😂

[@lsh3rd]

It seems to me that the EQB 250+ may have the most aggressive lease deals relative to the sticker price and might be one of the least expensive options based on monthly cost of ownership. In my mind this is likely a good choice to lease instead of to own - in 3 years we may have better choices. Sadly, my local Atlanta market seems terrible for getting a good lease deal relative to the rest of the country - if someone out there negotiates a good deal with a particular salemand/dealer in the area, please let me know. In spite of its faults, my wife would probably like this option the best due to the nameplate and conservative styling.

[@jasonzhang7933]

I’m in New Jersey, where best deals are offered (Cal may have more aggressive deals but we don’t have sales tax for EV). After I did the price analysis, I found EQB is cheap with the $60k price tag in mind. However the $60k price tag is unreasonable in the first place. Its range, acceleration, mechanical design, practicality, purchasability off lease, are more comparable to a $45k vehicle, which basically eats up the $7.5k tax credit and 8-10% discount. It’s not cheap for a realistically $45k vehicle.

[@jbmcdoogle]

I've noticed that Mercedes' other EVs now have amber indicators!! 👍👍

[@ALMX5DP]

I love the design and profile of the GLB. This EQ version seems a bit more jelly bean, but the biggest issue is the price. For the money would rather have the AMG GLB35 (or 45 if we got that on our shores).

[@Molishious]

I’ve considered a used 350 as price for what you get is the biggest issue here. You can’t even find them new around here in central Oregon.

[@ActionJ322]

Mercedes has deep discounts even though the MSRP could scare a lot of people. On Nov 20, 2023, I leased a $91K EQE500 4MATIC for the same lease payment as a $50K model Y (no options: free gray color, black seat, 19" wheels). Model Y lease term: 36 months, 15k mi/yr. $741 with CA 8.75% tax. Due at signing: $2870 EQE500 lease term: 36 months, 15k mi/yr. $741 with CA 8.75% tax. Due at signing: $4250 Refundable MSD: $8000 I paid extra $1380 for the drive off on the EQE500, and had to lend Mercedes $8k for 3 yrs to buy down the money factor. However, the extras paid was justifable, imho.

[@CaptDnaDonut]

I'd be interested in a video showing the charge curve for this car. 100kW DCFC isn't amazing but if it can hold near the peak for most of the curve then it shouldn't be a problem.

[@r5LgxTbQ]

this would be good in 2018

[@christianx2k]

yup lol

[@wesgrooms1215]

I think it’s hilarious this is called tiny instead of the battleships on wheels being called criminally large.

[@jesseturner9865]

That swing out dohhicky in the stow spot is an arm you can sit your phone upright on. It is explained in the manual. It also separates from the wireless charge spot below.

[@Molishious]

I love the looks of this but the specs are sub mediocre. I can go get a fully loaded Ioniq 5 with almost twice the horsepower, a bigger battery, better charging speed and more range for less money and I can pick my color. Mercedes needs to do better for the money.

[@alliejr]

News flash: Mercedes are more expensive than Hyundai since… forever.

[@Molishious]

@@alliejrPoint taken, and that’s why this could sell to some who likes Mercedes but doesn’t know anything about electric cars. Mercedes should make the car look good and perform well.

[@elyj.8612]

I wonder why the Electrified GV70 is not mentioned as a competitor. Also gas and electric available, close in price and range. Any particular reason why?

[@garrettw99]

29:47

[@harrison8832]

The lever in the center console is to secure your phone in the wireless charger so it doesn’t slide around, you pull it out above your phone.

[@kyolml]

the qi wireless charger holder you pulled out is for cell phone to go under the bottom, and the stick is on top so it won't fly out

[@radub8114]

Half the phones don't seem to fit in there though... It's like they only tested it with the smallest & thinnest phones. Don't get me wrong, I went for the car and I love it otherwise, but they really messed up that wireless charging slot...

[@The-Trendsetters]

It's fantastic to hear that you were excited about the EQB, and we're grateful for your feedback.

[@YDS19zz]

This is the first model. Model 2024 has a different front and no touchpad on the armrest. Mine will be delivered in May.

[@radub8114]

The touchpad was awesome... I'll never understand: 1. why they removed it and 2. why they didn't replace it with anything useful... now it's a dead/useless space, exactly where your hand is.

[@PickensDon]

We have had an EQA for over a year in Mexico, not sold in US but is Mercedes top selling EV. It’s amazing, great quality, and so much nicer than a Tesla for at the time less $$. Mercedes really knocked it out of the park for the cost. I prefer EQA styling to EQB also sold here. It’s plenty fast we don’t need 4 sec 0-60 Alex. Who wants a 3rd row in that class anyway?

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing video Alex.

[@DogMania]

First! Love your content! Keep up the great work!

[@Qiangyu]

I think you missed one of the biggest advantage of the EQB, it’s one of the best at keeping its value. This would probably make the EQB one of the least expensive.

[@r1cha4d]

Just dropped from 70k to 50k in Ireland for 1 year model.

[@Trades46]

Alex, I think you're slightly off @4:38 - the EQB 250+ actually a marginally larger 70.5 kWh battery pack, whereas the EQB 300 & 350 4matic both use the 66.5 kWh pack. I suspect this is because the rear motor occupies some of the space which meant the less expensive FWD EQB 250+ can accommodate the bigger unit. This is why the EQB 250+ can do almost 400km on a single charge, whereas the EQB 4matic taps out at ~355km. Honestly this is clearly targeted towards a entry level MB shopper who likes the idea of an EV. The 188hp is especially low for a car at ~2150kg curb. The FWD base model is strange (Even Volvo as you stated has moved away from that) and the pricing is...optimistic. You REALLY have to like that Mercedes badge up front to pick it over anything else in the segment. The EQB 350 also leases somewhat similar to the EQE 350 at least in certain states...no brainer for that one.

[@Anhedonis]

I don’t get the song choice on the CarPlay screen. Wouldn’t that be more appropriate in a GLE?

[@sentiencepsn2714]

Confused why you have the second EV channel if EV content is getting posted here.

[@JBrumley32771]

Obviously, the EQB 250+ is a dud compared to all the other luxury/near-luxury competitors. It isn't any sort of value if I have to buy a new set of tires so that it performs marginally better. But then again, it's a Mercedes and has a pretty star and price tag.

[@pipin447]

The music is like a hint. 😂😂

[@roslynmounsey9639]

The he lever near the charging area is to hold the phone in place while it is charging

[@candlercando]

Front bias, red turn signals. Same as the GLB unfortunately. At least it is boxy.

[@benhaze1010]

It seems that Mercedes Benz models of late have pretty stiff suspension, and falling behind the competition.

[@TheJoncic]

Cool, but cant see how this will sell.

[@mike9588]

The EQB is absolutely the least desirable EV in the US when it comes to basic specs per $, but Mercedes has the brand strength where it doesn’t have to be competitive to sell

[@supermoop]

If you have no expectations about this vehicle, it seems fine. And this will sell for the badge alone.

[@janetrinh2629]

I don’t think you have the 2024 version, the control buttons on the driving wheel do not have the rolling wheel for the volume.

[@jasonzhang7933]

When I opened the front hood of the EQB it killed off any interest in buying. Comparing that to a real EV clearly MB just tucked in an electric motor in a gas car without much thought in redesigning. This sloppy job is nowhere close to a traditional MB standard. More likely they had to come up with a model by certain deadline to comply. I’d say this is a transitional product and will be better in 2-3 years. Lease another car and come back to MB would be my advice to anyone considering it, unless you absolutely need that third row (but it’s impractical anyway).

[@suserman7775]

Yes it's true the Tesla is less refined, but it does a more honest job of delivering good acceleration for the price. These Merc's marketing of paying more for just 1 second improvement and then paying more again for a second second. Come on. Ridiculous. Model Y dual motor gets you to 60 in 4.5.

[@markostepic8584]

This guy throws Mercedes key like it's a some trash... Holy Jesus

[@JogBird]

range is not good enough, esp. when it is loaded up with 7 people and stuff

[@alliejr]

Everyone has different needs. 200 miles would last me almost 2 weeks of driving. More than enough. A “road trip “ for me is maybe 100 miles round trip. DC charging has zero value to me.

[@lsh3rd]

I would say the range is fine, but the charge speed is the bigger issue. Playing around with ABRP shows you had better have patience if you venture outside of your home city's metro area, however for us, it is the exceptional use case and not the rule.

[@telealotstm3188]

13:30 test drive starts here

[@mikeairways9742]

Interior of a porta potty circus show

[@GXKid06]

Why on earth would you buy a car this tiny and get a third row? You cant fit a car seat back three and there isnt even enough leg room for a child.

[@temmschild]

8.1 sec 💀💀💀💀

[@juncas2698]

Volvo no way

[@jamesonpace726]

Wow - long stopping, not comfy, MB expensive & prone to break? No thanky....

[@Wised1000]

Call me a snob but, if its not a C, E or S, it's really not a Mercedes. In the US, the "cheap" Mercedes models have always been a disappointment. When Honda Toyota or Nissan makes a car that is superior in almost every measure and is more reliable, the 3 point star rapidly loses its appeal.

[@naveenthemachine]

I wouldn’t go that far in saying Toyota or Nissan make a superior product over a cheap Mercedes Mercedes will always have the edge in luxury build quality materials tech features performance handling etc

[@Wised1000]

@naveenthemachine Mmmm.....no. Mercedes FWD based platforms have always been quite frankly, bad cars.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Sorry but you’re not convincing anyone that a civic or accord Camry Corolla is better than a A class. A current A class is very nice. Even the CLA was nicer than the Japanese offerings outside of the Mazda 6 signature. You’ve been drinking way too much of the Scotty Kilmer consumer reports Toyota Honda Kool aid.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Wised1000 wrong. Mercedes knows how to make a fwd car. Drive a cla and tell us that it drives like crap

[@Wised1000]

@Natethegreat200c Compared to the Accord the A class has always been frankly trash. End of story.

[@Joeromano95]

Trash quality though.

[@PickensDon]

And you know this how?