Used Mercedes EQB 2022-present review

In an old episode of The Simpsons, Homer gets banned from Moe's Tavern, only for a suspiciously familiar fella – named Guy Incognito – to turn up at the bar a few scenes later. Naturally, it's thought to be Homer in disguise, before Guy is revealed to be someone else entirely. It was a misunderstanding, just like the one you might experience upon glancing at the Mercedes EQB for the first time.

You see, except for a slightly different front end and set of wheels, the EQB looks eerily similar to the Mercedes GLB. However, while the GLB is available as a petrol and diesel car, the EQB is solely an electric SUV.

Performance & Range: There are three "engine" options to choose from. The 250+ delivers acceptable performance (0-62mph takes 8.9 seconds), although its pace is nothing to write home next to a Tesla Model Y and many other rapid electric cars. Its forte is rather its impressive 321-mile official range – that almost matches the Model Y Long Range and its 331-mile figure.

Go for a EQB 300 or 350 model and you won't go quite as far are on a single charge: both possess the an identical 255-mile official range, which remains respectable. On the plus side, they're quicker, with the 300's 0-62mph time being 8.0sec and the 350's a hot-hatch-like 6.2sec.

Refinement is an EQB strong suit. There’s just a hint of motor whine when accelerating and it quietens down and disappears at a constant cruise. Road and suspension noise are minimal as well. There is a little bit of wind noise around the pillars – blame the rather steep front windscreen and general lack of background engine noise for that.

Ride & Handling: Body control is decent, especially when you consider the how big the EQB. What's more, the steering is precise during low-speed manoeuvres, with a pleasing build-up in weight at faster speeds – that gives you the confidence to place the car accurately in corners.

The suspension is on the firm side and, particularly on 19in wheels, the ride can get a bit bumpy. For a more comfortable journey, you'll want the entry-level AMG Line version with its 18in wheels. The ride is better overall than the Model Y's, but the Audi Q4 e-tron and Kia EV9 serve up even smoother driving experiences.

Interior & Practicality: Every EQB gets multicoloured ambient interior lighting, along with twin digital displays. Overall, the interior has a clean and modern look. The most prominent areas, such as the tops of the doors and dashboard, are upholstered in soft plastic. Some of the materials used lower down are considerably less appealing, but fortunately they aren't in your eye line and are far from your main touchpoints.

The boxy shape of the EQB means there's lots of front space. Plus, even the optional-from-new sunroof doesn’t do much to dent head room. Leg room is plentiful, even for tall drivers and front-seat passengers. Six-footers will find they have plenty of room in the EQB’s second row of seats, with the seats capable of sliding back to maximise that. However, three adults will find themselves rubbing shoulders sitting side by side.

The EQB’s trump card is that it has two more seats that fold up from the boot floor – something the Q4 e-tron and Model Y don't offer. The gap you have to squeeze through to get to them is a little narrow, plus head room and knee room is extremely tight once you’re in – even with the second-row seats slid forwards.

With five seats in use, there's 495 litres of boot space up to the tonneau cover – enough for a couple of buggies or large suitcases. A Q4 e-tron offers slightly more capacity, but the EQB boot is much bigger than that of the Volvo XC40 Recharge (now dubbed the Volvo EX40).

Trims & Equipment: Standard-from-new equipment is generous. AMG Line gets 18in alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors with a back-up camera, an electric tailgate, a 10in infotainment touchscreen, heated front seats and dual-zone climate control.

AMG Line Executive gets sportier styling details and 19in wheels, while AMG Line Premium adds adaptive suspension (helping alleviate the firm ride somewhat), wireless phone-charging and 20in alloy wheels. AMG Line Premium Plus adds a panoramic glass sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, a Burmester sound system and a head-up display.

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As of writing, you can buy a used Mercedes EQB for around £29,000 and, for the money, expect a 2022 model in 350 or 300 guise. Mileages are low – less than 20,000 in most cases – and conditions are excellent.

The 250+ only arrived in 2024, so prices remain on the higher side: you'll currently need upwards of £39,000 to get one.

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Charging: Charging up the EQB takes around 34 hours from a domestic three-pin plug, so you’re better off installing a dedicated home EV charger if you can, to cut that down to 11 hours. Rapid charging from a 150kWh charger can top up the battery from 10-80% in 30 minutes, but a far more common 50kWh charger will take just over an hour. The EQB's maximum charging rate is 112kW.

Insurance and servicing: Insurance groups range from 45 to 50 (out of 50), so expect pricey premiums. Mercedes servicing is more expensive than most, too. For two services and two MOTs of a 2022 EQB 350, we were quoted £624 via Mercedes itself.

Price aside, we'd cite the EQB 250+ and its impressive range as the one to choose. However, until that version becomes more affordable, the 350 is the EQB we'd recommend. Used prices are similar to that of the lesser 300, yet the 350 is quicker and will go just as far on a single charge.

Seeing as AMG Line is your cheapest trim option, yet it's already well equipped and comes with those ride-enhancing 18in wheel, we'd stick with that.

Our favourite Mercedes EQB: 350 AMG Line

If you're after seven seats, there's little else in the electric SUV space, let alone for EQB money. The Kia EV9 exists, but that's only recently gone on sale new (and with a price north of £60,000) so used examples are few and far between.

If you're comfortable without the seven seats, you have a lot of options. The Skoda Enyaq is a great one, being plush, very roomy and available with a good variety of battery sizes – including one that allows for 351 miles of official range.

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