Mercedes EQB 300 4Matic 1000 km challenge

[@mkleinhh]

I like those tests in bad weather conditions a lot. Thanks for that. If the sensor is blocked by snow and has not enough heating, there‘s a simple life hack: do a short stop and remove dirt/snow and tadaaa, it works again. Seems to a consistent thing during the years as it happened to my VW Passat, my mercedes C-class and my VW Tiguan once in a while when very wet snow fell down during my trips.

[@SuperEgleh]

I don't think it is correct that the eqb lack battery preheating, it doesnt have the manual option to do it, but mine from 2023 certainly preheats the battery when navigating to a charger. I sometimes forgot to do this last winter when it was -10 and colder, and then the charging power was typically 30-40kw. navigating to charger in same conditions at least 30-40min before charging gave above 80kw power when soc was below 30%. the battery conditioning system looks pretty much identical in all eq cars, eqa,eqb,eqc and newer.

[@GokuRunnerV0]

One question if you let me: the 2023 is very different the MBUX from 2024? Is my doubt to buy one or other model.

[@SuperEgleh]

@@GokuRunnerV0 the underlying architecture is completely revamped, but the interface is very similar, just some features are different. in the new models you can for instance get wireless carplay, info on how fast the charging speed will be when you arrive on your destination. I suspect there will be more OTA updates as well for the new mbux, there are hints chatgpt in the coming years might become an option to control features in the interface.

[@MrVeeBlog]

This. was pretty great Bjorn. Keep em coming. All the best to you and yours.

[@everythinginbetween4440]

I have ordered an EQB 250+ as its supposed to be the better option for range. Not sure if that is available for you as it is for me in the UK. You need to test a 250+ and see what the mega differences are.

[@christophemadeline9753]

Thanks Bjorn

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Put a smile on my face again, will certainly visit Spekerod Ionety when driving north from the Netherlands

[@woodypwx]

I was also deciding between DJI Mic 2 , allowing modern connection to phones through Lightning/USB-C or BT) or more old school Rode, but apparently the quality of sound is more important and I’m not surprised ppl on internet reviewing DJI Mic 2 are not sincere.

[@Gazer75]

Alpitronic also have a 400kW version of the Hypercharger. Seem to be the same size cabinet with 4x100kW instead of the 4x75kW that Uno-X use.

[@supra800]

Thank you for the review, waiting for EQA review.

[@Balkongruen]

Please Test EQB 250+ 😀 curious if it really makes a difference!!

[@frankleonard6570]

I see norway has much better food and drinks than dubai! 💪 Great video!

[@tomlater644]

12:40 that with the radio is the same on a Sprinter, but you can also say that the previous driver muted the Musik and the current driver thinks the radio is broken or has an issue... I'm sure at Daimler the team had a chat about the same thing...

[@Max_ladda]

NIMA Energy has 400 kW chargers in Håby with cardterminal, 4,5 kr/kWh.

[@volvocars5189]

Good point, I was going to write that too.

[@bjornnyland]

Too long walk away.

[@volvocars5189]

@@bjornnyland For 84 øre you can choose to be lazy. 😉😉😉

[@Gazer75]

90% of EV drivers don't care enough about price and the CPOs knows it. They want the convenience and will pay a lot for it apparently.

[@colla555]

Interesting to see Q8 in Sweden, I didn't know Kuwait was investing in that region.

[@semsainars]

I am not that much interested in all the new EV's but I still watch the videos because they are entertaining. The sheeeet, ABC and other repetitive stuff has not worn off yet, I am sure with time it will. I am more interested in stuff I see when you visit Elbilmek so would like to see more of it, especially older Teslas as that is what I have

[@MKTED62]

have been driving a polestar 2 while our id3 is in at vw and the milage for short journeys has been going up as we drive..can't believe it...we gained 10km driving it home

[@SimonClaringbold]

did you say that the charging port is on the right side which is the wrong side?

[@bjornnyland]

That's right.

[@ralfn5075]

Nothing left to say about that.

[@tonrotterdam]

Tesla made the historic mistake of putting the charge port on the left side, which in most countries with RHD is the wrong side. In cities where you charge on the street, plugs that stick out to the street, tend to get damaged by passing cyclists.

[@hummerltheOh]

The limiter works unless you "override" it by using the kickdown in the drive pedal. As long as you don't push too hard you should be able to rest your foot on it though and just apply full throttle w/o kickdown. Also I don't think the radar sensors are heated in Mercedes vehicles.

[@bjornnyland]

35:15

[@hummerltheOh]

@@bjornnyland That's what you get from writing a comment while watching the video 😄 Maybe I remember it incorrectly, or it might just be waste heat from the sensor that heat up the lower section of the star a bit. But your ninja-way of using the limiter instead is the go-to option in this kind of situations

[@Blasterxp]

We need a charge plug eject button... It should push out the plug, and close the port. The charger should pull in the cable.... That would be so awesome. And not that hard to build.

[@matthewemoore3879]

Love it

[@johnminshall242]

Not a bad machine if you want a bit more space than in a ‘car’, but I couldn’t consider this as people carrier as the 3rd row is just too tight… making it really a 5+2. So, perhaps suited to a younger family with a few kids!

[@SuperEgleh]

its indeed a 5+2, even mercedes says rearmost seats are for people below 165cm. but if you have kids, they will want to bring friends home, there will be shared driving to sports events, birthdays, etc so then this car is a lifesaver. I think mercedes has nailed it with this car, a good compromise.

[@johnminshall242]

@@SuperEgleh - yes, it’ll certainly find buyers. I’d take EQB over EQA any day… might as well have that bit of extra space and two rear seats, even if they’d have limited use for adults!

[@apicharjiratanan4285]

Most reviewers don't spend too much time with the product and the rest depends on experience

[@lmlopes7]

@bjorn would it be better if you did the test on D Auto? I was always driving on D- but today I found this mode and it actually helps slightly with consumption. Possibly something to test either the EQA.

[@bjornnyland]

No

[@SuperEgleh]

can confirm. I have near 30 000km behind me with eqb, d auto gives the lowest consumption, in particular if you use the cruise control, as the car computer will then do anticipatory driving for you. on a highway test like this there is not so much regen done so no big difference.

[@lmlopes7]

@@SuperEgleh I noticed a slight improvement but I’m driving in the UK and weather is also a bit better 😂😂. It might have influenced the final consumption. I’m a bit of a newbie with the Mercedes EQB as this is my new company car and I’m more used to the Tesla M3. In any case the car manage to average 290 wh/mile on D- and yesterday with D auto averaged 280 wh/mi. Not much different though

[@newgenerationnexus_series]

Good informative video; how much did 1000 kilometers cost you charging the car in US dollars?

[@fortza11]

I get exactly the same messages in my GLB, even though the sensor is clean - it's really annoying, it never happened on my Audi. I have never had such a strange car before, it even changes to 130 on the sign display when I drive into a 50 Km/h. zone. The sign view is super slow to catch the signs, my Audi change immediately!

[@Tolgayhickiran]

Seems like you have used max recup for the journey, i think automatic wouldve resulted better outcome what do you think Bjorn

[@nakfan]

Me like 1000 km challenges (Always Be Commenting 😀)

[@Freon14]

Bjorn, I like your videos but... Any roadtrip plans for the summer or can't because of baby?

[@MaxFiveGames]

I dont understand how you never get pulled over by cops. You drive so much, and 99% of the time over the speed limit. You have to teach me sensai 😁

[@MaxFiveGames]

@@badbasic what country do you live in if you dont mind me asking ? Cuz in Norway I was puled over when driving 86km/h (thats what the lazer told them) in a 80 zone. And so my guess is in Norway at least you can only drive 5km/h over the speed limit.

[@Scrap-press]

Remember his middle name is barely legal 😉

[@siljea8926]

@@MaxFiveGames you can not drive over the speed limit in Norway by the law as we take road safety seriously. I guess since he often drive at night there is no cop to stop him....

[@MaxFiveGames]

@@siljea8926 Hmm interesting. Well I even got stop at night couple of years ago. I was not the one driving but still. Cops some times are active at nights to. That's why I'm so surprised. How is he getting away wit hit all the time. Damn ninja man :D

[@lasses3310]

Well I guess he does sometimes but cut it out from the videos of obvious reasons😎

[@EEAMD-co6nw]

Plans to test the new EV from KGM?, its releasing in april in Norway. Formerly known as Sassyngyong, not chinese as many mistakenly thinks, but Korean. Korean Genuenly Made. KGM

[@bjornnyland]

If/when they come to Norway, yes.

[@Youtubeuseritis]

Is Mercedes eqb more reliable than Tesla Model Y? Once eqb support nacs later this year, why not buy eqb over Model Y?

[@elzorro3608]

It is allow to use the telefon and make video during the driving in Norway ? ( like for video ! )

[@patryyyk6653]

Using a phone is probably illegal but using a camera is legal. Just like it is in most places

[@bjornnyland]

Just google translate this: www.nordlys.no/nyheter/politiet-dette-er-lov-a-gjore-mens-du-kjorer-bil/s/1-79-7445568

[@bjornnyland]

I never use a phone to shoot video. I use a camcorder which is ergonomically better to hold and operate than a phone.

[@fuller9x]

I like EV cars and I cannot lie No gas emissions when I drive by When a car rolls in with an itty-bitty waist and a flat charge curve up front You get Sprung, cause you notice that battery was stuffed Deep in the chassis she's charging I'm hooked and I can't stop staring Oh, baby I wanna drive you with you and take your picture My homeboys tried to warn me But that zero-emission makes me eco-friendly You say you wanna get in my Benz? well, Charge me, charge me cause you aint that average EV So fellas (yeah), Fellas (Yeah) Has your EV got that flat curve (Hell Yeah) Tell em to charge it (Charge It), Charge it (charge it) Charge that health flat curve Baby got Flat curve

[@ilovebmw2007]

I’m driving watching this video, and my EQB will be here soon. 😆 Thanks for your sharing review.

[@mfeld42]

The dji mic is a problem

[@tridruankham2657]

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[@reynoldichi1090]

Why Mercedes love to use 3 digits number on their car? Example 300, 200, 250, 350.

[@bjornnyland]

You forgot the 2 digit AMGs.

[@apicharjiratanan4285]

Yo wass up? I'm going to Pattaya for the weekend I'll accept your challenge donuts and gas station coffee but I'm going with family let me see how I can film it

[@andreatoffolo3488]

Great test, but the car feels so outdated to me

[@Apadwee]

BYD Seal?

[@bjornnyland]

What?

[@TheArminOF]

Mic sound was too bright and unnatural at least on the detour stretch in my opinion. „S“ and similar letters sounded too sharp. At first that might sound brighter and clearer but after a while it gets annoying.

[@erhardt1477]

Well… One thing for sure … hate them or love the new EVs … everybody has their own take on this but, one thing is definitely MISSING . Affordable EVs for the masses … remember in the old days when carmakers around the world where making cheap cars, to make sure EVERYBODY could drive ? 😊 That is a key 🔐 component that’s definitely missing right now ! I mean come on… as far as I know… in China 🇨🇳 they make a EV for UNDER 10k … imagine such a car in Europe 🇪🇺 Car makers are shitting their overstuffed pants, because China 🇨🇳 is over producing approximately 15 million EVs a year and they need to go SOMEWHERE 😂 So all carmakers could come up with is, pressing policy makers of applying import tax, to keep the cheap cars OUT of the market. What a shame 😢

[@marekkompus6109]

I’m shore you payed double for electric then petrol or diesel for this trip ..”

[@Trades46]

I still think the Audi Q4 is the better EV, but this isn't bad.

[@hliebold]

A Mercedes with no matrix-lights, no battery pre-heating, 100kW max charging speed and mediocre overall efficiency. Why?

[@bjornnyland]

Poor man's Benz.

[@SuperEgleh]

the lights are fine, there is battery pre-heating via navigation, max charging speed isnt relevant, only the average. efficiency is perfectly fine for a car of this shape, it compares well to enyaq, id4, aryia, bz4x etc.

[@maartendeen8404]

My Tesla would have a flat charging curve up to 60% as well if it was limited to 100 kW. 🙄 And you don't really have to pre-heat for that kind of power.

[@TheArminOF]

Mercedes software UI reminds me of Windows Vista, it looks so dated 😮

[@miciusbmw]

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[@RENAULTOlivier]

I think that my 2013 tesla is faster on 1000km (and much better) ...

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

Has to be one of the worst cars Mercedes has ever made

[@yellow1one]

I have had my EQB 300 for almost 1 year. Aside from some glitches with the MBUX it’s been a perfectly good reliable car. I am very happy with it. To make the claim that it has to be one of the worst Mercedes ever made in my opinion is simply a ridiculous statement,unless you can qualify it with some basic reasoning.

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

@@yellow1oneit has a nice interior but it’s not a good looking car. Charging speed and range is poor. And pricing is insane for what you get, you can get a 4 wheel drive C estate for this money.

[@ralfn5075]

​@@sergeikulichkov7748where do i fit my wife and 4 kids in a C estate? It's not a bad car just because it's not for you. Happy Easter! 🐣

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

@@ralfn5075it’s a bigger car with bigger boot and has more space inside. But you can get a very well specced Enyaq/Kodiaq if space is your prioriy .Happy Easter!

[@davidmaehlmann6920]

​@@sergeikulichkov7748 6 persons in a kodiaq or Enyaq 😂😂😂

[@tridrean]

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