Mercedes EQC driving impressions & summary
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2021
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Wether you are in to EV or not.. This car is the most beautiful SUV ever produced. Practical and still very very elegant. A true cruiser. :)
Hi Bjorn Nyland, very nice video. Owning an EQC for almost 1 year now and I've done +- 45000km with it, I do have some additional info to share:
- The EQC has air suspension on the rear, although it isn't ajustable it has at least the suspension caracteristics :). And with 19" wheels the comfort is almost the same (or even better) than the e-tron.
- you should try (and get used to, took me a while as well) the D-auto mode. It makes the car more efficient and once you get used to it it works great :)
- mine is on 19" aero (amg) rims, and this has a significant impact on the economy. On a 120km/h highway drive i average (no wind, flat road, temp. of about 13-15 degrees) about 22 kw/h. Now in winter it's about 24-25. The 19" wheels do also offer it a softer ride. I'm convinced that if I would install energy label A tires on both axels (like on most MEB-cars), this would further decrease the consumption.
It will never be the most economical, but averaging 22 kwh on a longer highway run isn't to bad for this size and weight (and power).
- If you put the HPC in the navigiation system, it does preheat (at least based in the press info of Mercedes) and honestly, at Ionity I always get the 107-109 KW peak power. At some other HPC suppliers, it can be a bit less. But next to the peak power, it's especially the flat charging curve which is interesting, 10-80% time is as fast as a polestar for example or as an ID4.
Nice to see you drove so many kms. I really think it’s an underrated car. Let’s hope you put as many kms on it next year :))
Most useful owner feedback, thanks
I strongly agree with the D automode. Its a expert to find regen and also very comfortable to use but, takes some time to get used to it.
Is the D-auto mode in the paddle shifters? What does it do? Adjust regen? My experience is having no regen and just rolling gives the best range.
Great tip , what's HPC ?? I'm learning
Love the camera position 👍
Down here in New Zealand, motor journalists voted the EQC as the car of the year in 2020.
Rub that dash Bjorn
You can actually skip tracks forwards and backwards by swiping left or right on the top part of the touchpad (where you can also press for Home and Back). Once you figure it out it works pretty well, but I'd still prefer buttons on the steering wheel.
Great review - once again, Bjørn 👍I really like these "impressions and summary drives" - and they are NOT too long 😊
Damn! I never realized what a great chicken impression you do, Bjorn! (25:41). Must be from transporting all those chickens in the Millennium Falcon! :D
Underrated but not under priced .
When you are in the Navi screen, press the skip button in the pad and radio will show in the same screen. It even works on older systems.
I like the little dance the lights do when you start the car.
Wonderful as usual, thank you!
Great video as always, waiting for legacy automakers to start using bigger screens
Björn, when will you do some proper testing of the EV6? It has arrived to Norway now.
Yes i'm waiting for this too. Also comparing to Tesla model 3 and even S + Polestar2 .....How does it compare with premium cars?
Thanks a lot for these EQC videos... It helps me waiting till the delivery now foreseen in April 22...
That’s early…..thought they keep delaying?
@@ianjames3078 m'y car was ordered end of June 21
Where do you live?
@@hrrrrrrr2084 in Belgium
@@Saverio001 Waitlist is very long. High customer demand
Man, i really wish that MB would import the EQC to the US! I cannot understand why they do not, as it seems like a very nice option.
MB planned to build the EQC in Tuscaloosa, because it uses the same platform like the previous C-Class that was built there too. EQC, GLC and C-Class sedan/station wagon were build in Bremen on the same assembly line. But the EQC is phased out already in 2023 and production of the new EQS and EQE SUV will start in Tuscaloosa soon. The 2024 EQC SUV is based on the same platform EVA 2.0 (EQS, EQE sedan and SUV). Wait for Bjørns EQS review and you will notice how advanced the new platform is compared to others, even Tesla.
They are not interested in selling their EQ cars. Bulk profit comes from selling petrol and diesel. Mercedes is way behind in the game.
@@Wolfenion BMW and Audi is far behind the game! None of them have self devolped pure ev plattform at the moment!
The CARL plattform of BMW (i4,iX8) with its 3 Box Design is rediculous for an ev. They will suffer under their decision „Power of Choice petrol, plug-in, ev with one plattform“ the next 3 years till their new ev skateboard is avaible. But the Media is on their side rare critics to that issue.
Audi will lunch their premium ev plattform (landjet) in 2024.....
At Mercedes you can buy already EQS and EQE and their will be soon the EQ-SUV....why are they behind the game ?
@@Wolfenion Mercedes EQS 780 km of range in most luxurious electric car ever made and one of the most efficient yet you say Mercedes-Benz is way behind LMAO go back to your mom's basement
Please short test Audi Q4 50 Quattro Sportback 🤓 is it possible to sleep in it?
Better to buy a used EQC for 65.000,- Euro than a new Tesla MY.
EQC is definitely in another luxury league
Super cool if you would retest the 'old' cars. Renault Zoe, as an example.
In the last part of the video you are discussing what crossover you would consider yourself (instead of EQC). May I ask why you would not consider Model Y? Why Model X, e-tron or ipace over model y? As a generic feedback, I feel that these "impressions & summary" videos would be even more awesome, if you would somehow compare the tested car against its peers in a more structured way (same car class and same price point). No need to rank them but at least have some tangible benchmarking done to support other people's decision making. You are already ranking many electro auto specific content in the excel, could that be extended to more "generic" auto content like build quality, sound system quality, comfort, lights etc?
Here in Australia the EQC is more than twice the price of a Tesla model 3 LR so it’s very much at the luxury end of the market
Bjorne ‘we’re living in 2021’ Nyland.
Great, comprehensive review. Yeah, the tiny screen is a huge mistake. And yes, HUD, at least at night, is a benefit MB, Tesla, and others need to implement - at least in their premium cars.
It has HUD as option if you like that
For me its either the EQC or NIO huge fan of youre videos Bjorn! How is the Sound compared to the ES8?
New here Bjorn , new to EV s , research stage , you have a big following
are there any rattles or squeaks on uneven road
Polestar2 isn't pure ev platform i think. I drove if and it's much more cramped then eqc that I also tested. That is actually my complain about polestar2. The front sit is to choose to the middle console. I didn't like that.
Still EQC was a great ride.
How do you think it compares with EV6?
I still haven tested that. It's not out in Sweden.
The EV6 will be out next week in 🇸🇪🥳
@@goranlind6969 yep, booked a time for testdrive :D If i dont like it Polestar2 is in my shorlist, same with EQC, but i really want a pure electric platform preferably.
@@azerx3759 I’ll have my EV6 GT-line next Friday, test drive tomorrow. Ordered in April. I’ve been driving the E-Niro for 2 1/2 years, an excellent car but not the most exciting. Didn’t hesitate to order early. KIA give you a lot of value for your money.
Poolstar 2 is an excellent car. The downside for me was that it felt like any Volvo, the efficiency and the boot space. But it drives like a Ninja (quote Björn😂). In the end it’s s matter of taste as it should be now that we have more then Tesla to choose from. Tesla also make excellent cars but they remind me of soaps (on wheels).😉
Hei Bjørn :) Thanx for the videos! I just decided to pull the trigger and order the BMW ix3 2022. It was a hard choice between eqc and the Ix3. How is the noice level between eqc and IX3?
Eqc is much more quieter...a lot! But ix3 should be more efficient (not that it matters to you...)
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@@bjornnyland I have seen this, but there you compare it mainly to the ID4, not the EQC. Now i own a Nisan Leaf 2018 and a Mercedes G500, the leaf sounds like a very noisy industrial area compared to the G. Hope at least that the IX3 is more silent then the leaf.
Check video description. There's a link to the spreadsheet.
@@thomasasannes ix3 is much more quiet then a Leaf. Actually, ix3 is on upper half of the list.
Thing is in the UK this car 'Starts at' £65000 yes that's pounds so probably £70K plus once you decide you want some wheels with it lol! That's pounds so times that by 1.2 to get Euro price...
No hate, but piano black console will leave a lot of scratches if you aren’t careful with it. But overall nice silent and good quality car like the E-tron. Currently owning Audi e-tron Sportback 55, I just like the overall looks a bit more. Performance and range wise, these cars are very similar. 300-400km range is more than enough! And from 0-100 in less than 7 seconds is fine by me.
At least they are both cheap.
i have ordered nio es8 , 6 seater .. 👀👽
The new "Björn" - German: "Schmutz" and "schnell".... nice.
Polestar is not based on a pure electric platform...
I have a 2019 Diesel GLC , car is fab & practical size .
Next week I will try Audi Q4 etron & EQC ..
Eqc battery is 32k though 😅.
Used they start around £24 k😊
bjørn, hva synes du om "ORA CAT" ?
Bjorn, when can we expect a review of EQS from you ? Eagerly awaiting the 90kmh range test of EQS especially after a poor EPA rating of 350 miles which doesn't look believable.
I think Bjørn mentioned end of month 😊
Ding Dong dang!! I hate those devices that make a noise to tell you that you have just pushed a button. Ok I get it when there is a moment with urgency or safety. Even horn blowing when a car locks and unlocks. My EQA is pretty good and will be the same as the EQC, although the proximity alerts in my tight parking space send it into hyperspace. I think the 2yr gap between the EQC and EQA has given MB some opportunity to address some of the issues like charging rate. The Navigation charger identification is pretty poor though and I mostly end up like you with zooming in on the Nav screen to a charger, but that does need pre-knowledge of chargers of course. I like the EQA though and have not seen anyone test drive the Audi Q4 yet, and praise it.
Try driving a Citroen C4 lol. If you make the mistake of opening the driver door without manually activating the parking brake it will scream and flash red letters on the dashboard 🤣 I had that car as a service loaner and hated every second of it...
Too bad we dont have this in the USA!
I absolutely hate the ride in my Tesla Model Y but I cannot justify spending €20,000 to get into one of these 😭
The EQC feels like driving on a plush sofa. Unfortunately it also applies to hard cornering 😂 But let's face it, not many of us are going to track our SUV.
You think this is a good car for a long trip cross europé?
Please retest the Jag with the latest software update with the 18 inch wheels.
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It is supposed to pre-heat when you navigate to a charger, but that might be if the NAV plans the charging for you on a longer trip
It's supposed to. But it doesn't do it. Same goes for many other models.
@@bjornnyland in my experience it does (give full speed), but I can only say it works for certain if the navigation plans the charging stop automatically. Whenever I manually navigate to a charger it's been hit or miss
For the wide angle of the back camera you just have to tick the angle icon on the right of the display. The default view is smaller and is shown with the 360° view. When you switch to the wide angle you see the camera view on the entire screen.
You can also swipe the trackpad
Thanks Bjorn. For me, it’s this or a Model Y……. Or the Polestar 2….! Not this year, though…. Nor next year either! 👏🙏
"Folkets kebab!" när kommer det till Sverige!? ❤️
I think the new refreshed S and X are going to be much better when it comes to the audio in the car. I personally always listen to music when driving, so I don't care too much tbh but I do think the new Model S has done catching up in that section just as much as their production quality has improved too.
This is some ASMR shiiiiit :D hahahah
Unbelievable how MB is ignoring USA with this model.
Those buttons on the steering wheel and the blinker sounds cheap 😬
We just get older. Hahahahaha!
Yeah there is no need for a start/stop button. Fossil way to think...
Just ask the car: "Hey Mercedes, what is the state of charge?"
I never use percentage as my state of charge. I want to se approximately how far i can go in KM. percentage is useless to me
How can you know how far yo u can go by looking percentage? when the range differs depending on the weather. If its -10 degrees the car knows, if its +20 degrees it knows that and it adjusts the KM that you see on the batter state of charge (depends on the car I guess). I duno but for me percentage is the first thing that gets changed when getting in to a new EV.
Let's say you've driven very nicely 250 km and GOM says you still have 150 km left in range. What if at that point of your trip a long uphill/motorway/headwind/rain starts? How far can you still drive? No way 150 km. Ok, how much battery you have left? You don't know that either. Ie.GOM works only if all the variables stay the same. Otherwise it is - just like it says - a Guess-O-Meter.
@@villho But isn't that exactly the same with percentage. If your are driving up a hill at some unknown road? Also doesn't the gps calculate all the hills, speed limits and approximates the consumption. When you type in the address the car will show approximately how much range (KM) you will have left at the end of your journey it calculates all the hills and stuff (Tesla is really good at that). So you can look for a charging spots near your destination if needed.
I duno I guess you can get used to percentage sure, but for me that's even more random and it requires even more calculations in your head. So having range in KM is a no brainer for me at least :)
I prefer percentage. The estimated range is useless to me. Showing percentage makes me less stressed and eleminates my range anxiety. It’s nice if we can choose what the display shows, then all can be happy.
What I hate about the New German cars ( 1995 and older where TRUE German cars). is that its not about quality anymore, its about all the options you have to pay, while you get most of them for free on other cars. I had a Kia 2015, with active lane control. and never under 4 years I had to "correct" it as you did here ( or yours would had crashed). It just shows German cars now milk ppl b/c brand and not the quality that made them famous
Those sounds are there to save your life. No sounds on such a dangerous manouveres should be illegal! Major safety concern
I looked at it but to me there re two major disadvantages - apart from the range - and that is a. as you correctly say: That it is factually built on an ICE basis with all the disadvantages that come with that. But b. One has to be aware that the EQC in any reasonable setting is here in CZ starting realistically around 2.5 Mio CZk or roughly 100.000 EUR. So for that kind of money it has to be double as good as a Tesla M3 and also better than the Y - since even that is vastly less expensive - etc. in terms of quality. And then it is getting closer to BMW IX and I think that one is again substantially better in several ways. But doubtlessly great build quality, I drive Mercedes now. But as an ICe and even then it is nowadays crazily 3xpensive - c class with reasonable engine and equipment comes easily to 1.8 mio CZK or 80,000 EUR.
Thanks, probably can only afford it when it's 8 year old...
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The center consol has more room than you do. Why is plastic more important than the comfort of the driver? That's why I like the Ionic 5. Built for the owner, not a plastic consol with scattered buttons that could easily be located elsewhere. The Ionic 5 proves it can be done.
The left blinking in the round about is not needed. You blink right before entering only if you take the first exit, otherwise don't blink until you rexit comes up, so anyone form any entrance will understand what you want to do.
In Norway people blink left. It's good for traffic flow
Once you understand how roundabouts works and how traffic flow works, you also want to blink left.
.. you need to stand whole day in the center of big roundabout in Oslo to check blink right left
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Does it really matter tho?
If a car approaches you in a roundabout, there are 2 option: 1. the car takes the exit you want to enter = you could go in. 2. the car does not want to exit at your spot= you have to let it pass.
To see that difference, it does not really make a different if the car has no turn signals on or the left one is on, it depends on the time the approaching car turns his right turn signal on, because at that point you know the car will leave the roundabout.
I’m sorry not to hate on this video but underrated EV…. ITS HELLA EXPENSIVE
Since when luxury cars are cheap? Since never.
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how can it be "underrated" if most people haven't even tried one.
thanks to the no talking driving I could notice the turn signal is too loud, in fact not the turn signal itself but the mechanism when the physical handle moves ! but 38 min on top of all the others videos on this car …people who work and have children (congratulation by the way…) can simply not see it all…or take time that should be given to other things…what I’m really looking for is the EV6…smaller but bigger inside, in fact I look at the EV6 as an improved (charging speed) i-Pace at a discount price. No time for EQC which is ugly and suffer from it’s fossil roots (ratio of exterior to interior space). EQC will soon be replaced anyway ?
You know that you can pause the video and watch it later?
Priorities man, sometimes I don't feed my kids cos I'm watching Bjorn.
@@bjornnyland of course😂 but time is in limited supply - which means when you watch Bjorn there’s something else you cannot do !
@@bjornnyland and speaking of concision : ua-cam.com/video/pD2zdQDcZng/v-deo.html
Nice Mercedes but think Q4 e-tron eats this in premium segment: Bigger interior, better range, better charging and pretty much equal in comfort and silence as well more modern interior for the Q4…
You dont have to blinkt to the left on roundabout
Incorrect.
@@bjornnyland Sorry, but You are wrong
@@bjornnyland You can but You dont have to. Rest is interpretation. But I just hate when someone is using left blinking light but still using right one too late... It's like he wanted to help but it turns out even worse
Once you understand how traffic flow in roundabouts work, you will also blink left.
but interior design is not that good.
Inferior range, inferior charging speed, inferior cargo space, transmission tunnel in the back, no frunk, inferior/laggy software, no OTA... but high price, exorbitant price, like it is the best EV price. That is the summary of this car, nice ride with inferior EV tech. But the ICE version if you like the ride, then at least you will know that you are getting one of the best ICE tech available.