Mercedes EQC 400 Electric SUV in-depth review and opinion from a Tesla owner. 4x4 EV v the rest

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After years of Tesla ownership, how do I rate the Mercedes EQV ?
This is the AMG trim in black with 21” wheels and black interior featuring an 80KwH battery and all wheel drive.
What is it like inside, how much space in there and how does it drive?
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[@greenenergygav8053]

Thanks for the review I've had my EQC for 6 months now and I'm really enjoying it. There's a depth to the vehicle and I actually like its more traditional approach. The refinement is outstanding. I think MB were very conservative with the battery management on the EQC as the gross capacity is over 93kWh with 80kWh usable resulting in large buffers and relatively flat charging speeds. In terms of cargo space, we have a small greyhound and she's very happy in the back!

[@xc6857]

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[@alialqadi872]

what is the real range of the car ?

[@greenenergygav8053]

​@@alialqadi872 Hi Ali, My average consumption over 18,000+ KMs has been 19.4kWh/100kms. Given the EQC battery size of 80kWh net, my maximum range would be just over 400kms. Realistically, 320-350kms in our mild climate would be easy to achieve leaving a buffer for the battery.

[@alialqadi872]

@@greenenergygav8053 thank you

[@SAFFY7411]

I found your channel via the Tesla vs Audi range race with Mat, and I have to say that I love your on screen demeanour. You've got good things coming your way on KZbin, especially as EVs are making some strides in the ever growing market. Good luck.

[@RSEV]

Thank you very much for your kind words 🤗

Nice to mention Bjørn's channel. I am subscribed to both yours and his and you complement each other quite nicely!

[@philippedemecheleer2381]

Hooks on the handles of the back are for light object, e.g. clothing like a jacket. (see instruction manual of the EQC). This was a translation from the Dutch version of the manual.

[@johnmason8543]

Great in depth review - although this vehicle is the AMG Line version, it's definitely not standard spec. The wheels, sunroof, sound system, 360 camera, augmented display are Premium pack and above options.

[@crisholmurb007]

Great review as usual - but wish you could let us know just a bit more about the pros and cons of the cars. For sure you know about them with your vast experience. Looking forward to more great episodes in the future.

[@mylhainen]

Very good review, thanks! You have upped the production values too :)

[@b17blg]

I have an EQC in white and would love it dechroming!!! Can always feature the car if you need it for more video ideas too!

[@Mooorino]

Best looking EV on the market!

[@steveearley8352]

Excellent review thanks. Could do with toning down the music and loudness of it though ...

[@AllenHart999]

Amazing video as always. Thanks so much for doing these Videos.

[@AKA001]

I drove this at its introduction in 2020. The Mercedes experience is what it is. They know how to sell cars. They also know how to build cars. And the ECQ is a great car in its lineup. However, it was presented in between a GLC43 and GLC63, because that's where it sits in terms of price. And to be honest, when you spend this kind of money and when you're shopping in AMG territory, you'd go for a GLC63. It's just more special. I felt exactly the same when I attended an experience day at Audi and drove the eTron 55. Another driver rocked up in his SQ8 and neither him or I were interested in the electric version, especially given the sticker price being identical. When I bought my Model S in 2016, it just felt special, it still does and still impresses anyone stepping into it. Does that make me a Tesla fanboy, probably... But I am as excited about the Ioniq 5 and EV6, which will have a greater impact than the iPace, eTron 55 and EQC. On a side note. The interior of the EQC looks great, however doesn't feel great, it''s a dust collector in the many grills and when I stepped in my mate's EQC again 18 months later, it felt dated. Even he feels that way. And is looking at the eTron GT.

[@neilmanuel8693]

As a Tesla 2020 M3LR owner i am envious of that rear screen wiper but the centre rear seat's headrest blocked most of the rear view. Can the headrest be lowered? And agree with the "piano black" console comment - dust and scratch magnet area

[@tomattime]

A much better looking vehicle than some of their other SUV's. Frony and sides look good, but the rear view..... Bladish. Anyway, thanks for another great episode.

[@davesingh3772]

Excellent review covered all the important aspects of the car.

[@CarFinanceSimplified]

Nice but I prefer my Model 3. I also couldn’t deal with detailing those wheels! 🤣

[@FlorinArjocu]

The lateral step (the thing to help you either get in or see above the car) should stay whitish, otherwise one might not see it at night.

[@thomassoderqvist4666]

Had my EQC for 2 months now and I agree with most if not all of what you say. There are some annoying details of which you touched on one, the black piano lack. Another one is the decor stripes that goes from the doors all around the windshield. When the sun shines the reflexion from these makes you think you have a longitudnal crack in the windshield. Otherwise I am very happy with my EQC. Thanks for another of your excellent videos!

[@RSEV]

I certainly had no sun on that day! 😂

[@mauriciorazo8132]

I would like to buy one but in your experience, what is the real autonomy?

[@matrixsenior]

Really enjoyed this review. Ive subscribed and I intend to buy a EQC in April of this year. Albeit a used one.

[@RSEV]

They’re comfortable and good value on used market. Not very efficient in winter and interior build quality not always great but the ride is nice, headlights great (adaptive matrix ones) and auto wipers work well, unlike Tesla

[@ButFirstCricket]

Pretty good discount for the last few ones left at the dealership. Worth checking

[@agnesw4189]

I am thinking the same too. Went to see a preowned unit at MB dealership last weekend...2022 model and one hundred grand off from retail with 6000 plus mileage. Still contemplating but it's about time to let go of my 12 year Toyota Prius😅

[@markharding44]

Having had several C class saloons and a GLC (which this car is based on) I have also noticed the slightly off centre - to the driver - steering wheel but it isn’t something you notice while driving.

[@RSEV]

Not jsut me then… cheers

[@TomCamies]

@@RSEV Hasn't this been going on for years with Mercedes and RHD cars? It used to be off centre pedals, unacceptable really when you consider the price of these vehicles and the size of the UK market.

[@truttzi]

'Power Nap' - exactly the setting you need whilst driving :)

[@SDK2006b]

That mode is for when you're sitting in the car re-charging ⚡👍🏼

[@truttzi]

@@SDK2006b I know 🙂 It was a tongue in cheek comment, really 😉

[@michaelcarney6280]

Really love the look of the EQC I'd probably have one on looks alone if I could afford one.

[@randalmercier5234]

Thank you for your honesty. Question what is the time frame to do a full charge?

[@ms-jl6dl]

40 hours.

[@Michaelalmond231]

I was thinking about buy one of these new but I don’t no if to hang off the range doesn’t seem High

[@tardis56]

After my M3LR, it’s looks horribly messy inside. Charging availability aside, it’s probably good for a largish family and with MB network, plenty of service centres. The one I looked in had a very odd odour which I couldn’t put up with.

[@RSEV]

Everything is cluttered and busy compared to model 3 for sure. This smelt nice so something fishy with that other one…

[@b17blg]

You cant beat buttons for climate for me!

[@M3_86]

This car looks so nice in black. No need to black out for the sport look bc it looks classy. And i hate chrome ha

[@relaxnchill9335]

another ice conversion, big tunnel running through the car (with fresh air i assume) and a pathetic depth of boot due to the batteries. Same interior as an A class which is one third of the price !

[@AKA001]

I completely agree. See my comment above about my experience in the EQC. An A-class interior in drag.

[@jaywilliams188]

Mercedes E tron..That’s a new one. Great videos though ,always informative.

[@Auraxium]

Cardboard Elon + rain = Elon Mush 🌧

[@reconforsales7708]

does this car have adaptive cruise control?

[@ShahjahanPramanik]

Will you be reviewing the EQB at some point?

[@Zoazie]

Ah yes.. the good old Mercedes etron :)

[@RSEV]

😝 nobody spotted it at the time 😂

[@richardh6756]

@@RSEV why don't you do a review on cheaper ev like leaf or zoe not everyone can afford a tesla

[@Wol747]

@@RSEV Don’cha believe that! - I did, an I know bugger all about cars!

[@kevinmoore7255]

It’s a stunner! One day!

[@Keithybaby100]

Unfortunately found put the Burmiester stereo is no longer available even on the Premium plus package due to shortage semi Conducters which is an absolute shame especially considering the extra cost!!

[@dingdong2103]

it was available last november when I ordered mine though, for an extra cost

[@FleetAdmiral215]

You need to add the 'Night' pack to dechrome with Mercedes's

[@ClaudiuTanta]

Hello what car u recomand to buy used car for 23000 pounds Mercedes eqc, glc , audi witch model electric normal how u think or bmw SUV witch oane its good for family and full options witch model u recomand to buy can u lefet messaje for check because this weak I buy car thank u

[@b17blg]

How much would you charge for a dechrome?

[@ryanconklin1440]

Came from car wow bought a Tesla model 3 long range off your recommendation

[@ianpollard6642]

The soft bags for the 2 cables are in the boot under the floor pan where they fit in the dedicated space

[@jamesk3565]

Definitely is a nice vehicle

[@the_mathias]

I like the eqc but there is one really ugly thing. Roll down the front windows and look at the car from the outside. The outer and inner door dont line up. Its like the inner door is for another car or something...

[@humphreybradley3060]

I agree about cleaning those wheels! I guess you’ll need to use Regen braking everywhere! 😆

[@AKA001]

Try keep the dash clean with all the frills and grills... Looks great, feels cheap and hard to clean.

[@maxflight777]

17:00 it looks like it has a rev-counter ? 😮

[@umari5352]

If all (Audi, i-Pace, Tesla and Merc) are comparable, which of them would you go for?

[@RSEV]

Different cars for different needs. I genuinely like them all. Tesla easiest charging. Etron fastest charging. Jag for keen driving. Merc for interior.

[@TheJAMF]

@@RSEV It would be sweet it the Ioniq 5 would finish the lineup of the usual suspects. Fast charging, nice interior and a looker. With the straight l lines and square lights, it reminded me a bit of the Alfa Romeo SZ.

[@RSEV]

I’d love to get my hands on one soon

[@limseongon6076]

@@RSEV +

[@johnminshall242]

It’s a nice machine the EQC. Don’t think I’d choose it ahead of the i-PACE though, were I to be able to afford that kind of EV!

[@lauriedixon9397]

How much! to insure?

[@TheJAMF]

4:50 Comparing this review with others: When you want a well handling EQC 400, it has to be the AMG version. Otherwise you get vague steering and too soft a ride. 8:30 After some outdoor activity, like running, mountain-biking or even hill climbing in inclement weather, you could use them during the change of clothes. Are they sturdy enough as tie-downs, when a load is larger than the boot?

[@airheart1]

I also think those hooks are meant to be tie downs in the event you are taking something large in the back

[@alanross5724]

Arnold Clark has dozens of them with delivery mileage , £44K

[@tomlucas4269]

beautiful car!

[@kodek2000]

There is a reason why if you have a camera man they always focus manually. So in post nobody noticed the horrendous focus shifting?

[@StavangerTricking]

De-Chrome one i wanna see!

[@Spooms1961]

Watching you drive was quite telling. You kept fidgeting with those paddles - (what on earth are they for?)- which made them look like they were sort of in the way of grabbing the wheel. And that you would knock them around when doing three point turns, for instance. Also, you kept having to put your right elbow up on the window sill in a semi uncomfortable position. Shouldn’t the arm rests be in a better position to relax while driving? Or the window sill be lower for that right arm? Me thinks this is a non addressed issue that many vehicles have. Also…. Please purchase a light for lighting these inside of these cars if you intend to make more of these videos.

[@H4n583]

Oh so they changed the displays and steering wheel position for left hand drive... But didn't swap the audio and ride mode wheel besides the touch pad? So now the passenger can pick riding mode and you have two volume controls 😂

[@tannman87]

First time for a long time I’ve seen a Mercedes with a properly installed number plate. Always normally have the screw heads showing

[@antoniopalmero4063]

These are about £25k now in 2024 .

[@catastrophic009]

Did you also thank Mercedes for supplying the Mercedes e-Tron or should that be Audi ?????....Can't wait for the Tesla i-Pace !!!!

[@whitecrowuk575]

I don’t like it’s based on GLC rather than designed from scratch - weird move especially it’s not called GLC e but new model name altogether - and it shows transmission tunnel in electric car for 60k ? A joke. Also no excuse not to enable car with faster charging capability. There should be a frunk for all the cables if they designed it better also. Tesla showed that cars this size can be very spacious, this car isn’t. Sweet spot for range would be around 300 miles - BMW is releasing i4 with that kind of range so not only Tesla can do it clearly. Everything else (apart from mentioned plastic) I really like and maybe when they address all that in mark II I will get it.

[@b17blg]

For reference I've had 270 miles from my EQC from a single charge and the charging through mercedesme is close to rivaling Tesla infrastructure. The annoyance I have is that apple car play and android auto only comes in the premium packs, which is proper mercedes!

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@b17blg 270 is indeed impressive. Yes proper German i would say as tis same with Audi and BMW. One thing i like with Merc little bit more they have trims like premium and premium plus which include certain set of addons whereas its not the case with two others (with exception of ridiculous Vorsprung). Cant wait for mark 2 to be honest to see properly designed electric car. Mercedes account combining all charging networks is great idea as well

[@fortitudevalance8424]

I love MB a lot but this car looks like a Renault, which is offputting. Like the current A Class looks like a Focus.

[@dannya6825]

Yes de-chrome one. It would look insane

[@Spooms1961]

You say the range starts at £65,000 but how much is the AMG you are showing? That’s a big miss with this video. I’m sure it’s considerably more than £65,000!

[@richieb9067]

I'm always normally a fan of these videos but it seems that Marshalls have give him a rose tinted description or he hasn't done full research. I'm currently looking at used EQCs and the AMG line - which is £40/45k with reasonable mileage - has no memory seats, no sunroof and a basic soundsystem. An AMG Line premium starts at £50k. If you share a car with the wife like I do, non memory seats become an annoyance. Thats a big price tag for an electric GLC. Seems like a big thing not to highlight but I know hes not a Mercedes man so lets see what future reviews bring.

[@TriviaChallenge]

Your incidental music is mixed too loud, my ears...

[@pronoybiswas4904]

dem wheels

[@MrWTFish]

I like this car but i think xc40 recharge volvo might be slightly better. Anyways is all around the same thing for this, the volvo and the audi

[@RSEV]

Xc40 recharge is a brilliant little thing

[@MJB9559]

Great video and great looking car…I’d swap my M3P now and I love my Tesla. 😜 Well maybe 😜

[@S.B18]

I do like a Mercedes etron

[@AKA001]

The only car to beat a Model 3 will be the Ioniq 5 and EV6, I hope you get them soon!

[@tareqalmu883]

Did he introduce the Audi as Mercedes e tron 😊

[@johnbev2336]

Suggest to Mercedes’ for the roof to be increased like the Tesla

[@abunuseibaomar9602]

love you

[@richardh6756]

Why don't you do a review on cheaper ev like a leaf or zoe not everyone can afford a tesla. Still love your video's.

[@RSEV]

Will do. I just use opportunities I have but I’m trying to gather up some of the more affordable versions. Have a couple coming in part exchange soon so can use them.

[@AndersKnutsenBrille]

He did do a review of the Mokka-e :)

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

It's a nice car certainly but yet again everyone is playing catch up to Tesla. It's hamstrung with a 200 mile battery.

[@villho]

If you'd buy an ICE car, would you buy it based on the gas tank size? No you wouldn't, because it does not matter. Same thing with the EVs; if the battery size is large enough for the most daily rides, who cares about the size of it? I drive a Tesla M3P and Audi e-tron and I much rather take Audi even though Tesla has longer range.

[@AKA001]

My 2016 does 250 miles with ease with a smaller battery.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@MultiBadger32 slightly fewer, not less.

[@abunuseibaomar9602]

♥️♥️♥️

[@MrSuperdoop]

Mercedes etron😳👍

[@kesselle]

Ok so flaws No pillarless door window Needs bigger rims Needs full roof sunroof or two sunroof like the EQA And a bigger battery maybe 120kWh

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Lucid has already blown this away just on range alone. "Mass market" in EVs is selling a thousand vehicles a week unless you're Tesla...and that means selling 1000 "clearly better than a Tesla vehicle" every week and this as with BMW is not even close. Long Lucid Motors, strong buy. Long Nio, strong buy. Volkswagen and Audi look like the best bet to try and at least post up against Tesla in Europe. I don't think anyone in Europe can "hang" with Tesla at the moment and in the least because of the holistic "Tesla experience" to include Supercharger Stations, Solar City, Solar Controller, PowerWall plus now Industrial applications hard at work in Australia and soon California plus distributed grid plus i think most importantly straight up retail (merchandise, food, service and support) on or about the Supercharger Network. Long $goev Canoo Strong buy

[@notnotjake]

wow that Model X looks freaking amazing. So sexy

[@markhowie7357]

What’s your favourite EV ?

[@garry41168]

major problems in a serious frontal intact due cost cutting design thats typical of ice car design

[@mercedeslife1454]

Front looks ugly. Rims are really good looking.

[@voorbachremmelzwaalpartner8927]

Steering wheel on the wrong side though

[@joannalee1516]

I considered buying the EQC 400, but it just lacks power compared to my GLC AMG 430 petrol. The EQC 400 0-62 is 5.1 seconds, compared to GLC AMG 430 petrol 4.9 seconds. And once you hit 110 mph the EQC 400 is finished... compared to the GLC AMG 430 which will keep picking up to 155 may be more.. To me the EQC is a downgrade, Mercedes need to up their game a bit more to entice me to buy electric.

[@gav25x]

Its the acceleration from about 30mph up to illegal speeds that is really impressive rather than the 0-60, amazing performance for a car that weighs 3 tonnes

[@mcdonnellpadraic]

Jeez, if you like buttons and touchpads, you'll like this Mercedes.

[@ramzez_uk]

Just too many buttons :))

[@bulkcommoditiesukltd6491]

Did anyone else hear him say “Mercedes etron” at the beginning of the video.

[@derekgardner2717]

8.29 - hang a brace of pheasants

[@robertsemple299]

Back seats don't recline? If my passengers can't get comfortable, I'm not comfortable.

[@SDK2006b]

I nearly got one of these instead of a Polestar 2 - I love the copper/bronze coloured air vents !

[@casperhansen826]

Yeah, I was pretty close to have one too, but then I decided to drive my 12 years old ICE car a little more and wait for the Model Y.

[@thegerman3480]

"Mercedes Etron" lmfao

[@catastrophic009]

Three things...maybe four....1 I would never have another black car... 2 The price !! & 3 It just falls short somehow ....& finally 4 what the hell are you going to hang on a tailgate?

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Go figure, Rory form autotrader says the handling is awful on this one …

[@gav25x]

Its a 3 tonne suv, they're not built for epic handling

[@Joe-lb8qn]

£65k plus for a car with 200 miles real range and no Tesla supercharger access? They're avin a giraffe.

[@justinholding02]

wait until after the summer and i expect we'll be hearing an announcement about access to the tesla network.. They didn't move to CCS for nothing ;-)

[@Joe-lb8qn]

@@justinholding02 they moved to CCS because the EU made it mandatory

[@justinholding02]

@@Joe-lb8qn that's only part of the Reason 😁

[@ethelred2648]

@@justinholding02 it’ll do their brand a power of good having to say “you can use the Tesla network” and some glorious photos of these with Tesla writ large. Why would Tesla, a company with a much greater market capitalisation than Benz, allow lesser cars in? After all Tesla asked MB to contribute back in 2009 and they didn’t. If they ever do then there will surely be a premium for the electricity.

[@justinholding02]

@@ethelred2648 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5eboGaqm6uZa68

[@nigep]

Great channel very informative but big ugly Mercedes sure to do well in the US

[@TheGreatGambini]

Hmm… laggy interface, small screen, no frunk, “augmented” directions that didn’t work and an interior that looks like a vodka bar… felt you were really stretching to be positive about this car just because it was loaned to you….

[@RSEV]

No I made a point not to because it’s loaned to me, as I said. After a Tesla the mixture of materials and lights is perhaps a novelty but it made a change. Augmented does work well, but it doesn’t say anything for going “around” the roundabout, only which exit to take. But it is good. And as I say, its just nice to have the choice of different good EVs for different preferences.

[@markjarvis7087]

They’re to hang your jacket or coat! 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

[@noahklein7905]

Richard Symons likes burial!

[@FrozenDung]

Pretty sexy car

[@abunuseibaomar9602]

💋💋💋

[@abuadam4441]

BMW iX vs EQC

[@adorolivar1340]

Mercedes e-tron?