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

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @TheAccordingtoyou
    @TheAccordingtoyou 10 місяців тому +20

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

  • @naveenthemachine
    @naveenthemachine 10 місяців тому +19

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

    • @alliejr
      @alliejr 10 місяців тому +3

      Agreed.

    • @Natethegreat200c
      @Natethegreat200c 10 місяців тому +7

      Reminds me of a renegade. Another cutesy suv.

    • @Freerider93
      @Freerider93 7 місяців тому

      Is that good or bad? 😂

  • @ActionJ322
    @ActionJ322 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @ALMX5DP
    @ALMX5DP 10 місяців тому +7

    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).

  • @CaptDnaDonut
    @CaptDnaDonut 10 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @lsh3rd
    @lsh3rd 10 місяців тому +8

    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
      @jasonzhang7933 10 місяців тому

      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
    @jbmcdoogle 10 місяців тому +5

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

  • @Molishious
    @Molishious 10 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @wesgrooms1215
    @wesgrooms1215 10 місяців тому +10

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

  • @PickensDon
    @PickensDon 10 місяців тому

    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?

  • @r5LgxTbQ
    @r5LgxTbQ 10 місяців тому +8

    this would be good in 2018

  • @jesseturner9865
    @jesseturner9865 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @The-Trendsetters
    @The-Trendsetters 9 місяців тому

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

  • @YDS19zz
    @YDS19zz 9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @radub8114
      @radub8114 5 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @harrison8832
    @harrison8832 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Molishious
    @Molishious 10 місяців тому +7

    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
      @alliejr 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @Molishious
      @Molishious 10 місяців тому +2

      @@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
    @elyj.8612 10 місяців тому +3

    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?

  • @Qiangyu
    @Qiangyu 7 місяців тому +1

    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
      @r1cha4d 5 місяців тому

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

  • @kyolml
    @kyolml 10 місяців тому +2

    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
      @radub8114 5 місяців тому

      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...

  • @Trades46
    @Trades46 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @roslynmounsey9639
    @roslynmounsey9639 7 місяців тому

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

  • @sentiencepsn2714
    @sentiencepsn2714 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @JBrumley32771
    @JBrumley32771 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @telealotstm3188
    @telealotstm3188 10 місяців тому +1

    13:30 test drive starts here

  • @Anhedonis
    @Anhedonis 10 місяців тому

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

  • @janetrinh2629
    @janetrinh2629 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @pipin447
    @pipin447 10 місяців тому

    The music is like a hint. 😂😂

  • @supermoop
    @supermoop 10 місяців тому

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

  • @TheJoncic
    @TheJoncic 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool, but cant see how this will sell.

  • @DogMania
    @DogMania 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @candlercando
    @candlercando 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan 10 місяців тому

    Amazing video Alex.

  • @mike9588
    @mike9588 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @benhaze1010
    @benhaze1010 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @jasonzhang7933
    @jasonzhang7933 10 місяців тому +1

    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
    @suserman7775 10 місяців тому

    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
    @markostepic8584 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @JogBird
    @JogBird 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @alliejr
      @alliejr 10 місяців тому +5

      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
      @lsh3rd 10 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @Wised1000
    @Wised1000 10 місяців тому +30

    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
      @naveenthemachine 10 місяців тому +10

      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
      @Wised1000 10 місяців тому +8

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

    • @Natethegreat200c
      @Natethegreat200c 10 місяців тому +14

      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
      @naveenthemachine 10 місяців тому +6

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

    • @Wised1000
      @Wised1000 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @DerekChabrow
    @DerekChabrow 3 місяці тому

    3rd row EV review without a 3rd row EV 😆

  • @juncas2698
    @juncas2698 10 місяців тому

    Volvo no way

  • @mikeairways9742
    @mikeairways9742 6 місяців тому

    Interior of a porta potty circus show

  • @FieldWordsworth-m5n
    @FieldWordsworth-m5n 2 місяці тому

    Davis Donna Lopez Michelle Miller Timothy

  • @jamesonpace726
    @jamesonpace726 10 місяців тому

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

  • @MTLJack
    @MTLJack Місяць тому

    Wow what a weak ass motor for over 60k$+++ EV suv. Barely 200hp. Benz really did cheap out as much as possible to keep the price low.

  • @temmschild
    @temmschild 8 місяців тому

    8.1 sec 💀💀💀💀

  • @GXKid06
    @GXKid06 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @zoner__
    @zoner__ Місяць тому

    That shiny blk plastic at the nose is going to look nasty very fast

  • @Joeromano95
    @Joeromano95 10 місяців тому

    Trash quality though.

    • @PickensDon
      @PickensDon 10 місяців тому +1

      And you know this how?

  • @ShirleyBohren
    @ShirleyBohren 2 місяці тому +1

    10622 Annabel Stream