Mercedes-Benz EQB

Mercedes-Benz EQB at a glance

Mercedes originally planned to build the EQB at the Smart plant in Hambach, France, but the plant was sold to Ineos and production went to Hungary. The EQB is listed with the rest of the range in our Mercedes-Benz catalogue and in the electric cars section.

Generations and updates

The EQB went on sale in China and Europe in late 2021 and reached other markets in 2022. It was designed by Balázs Filczer and uses the body of the GLB with a closed black-panel grille and its own front and rear styling.

The update was announced on 8 November 2023 and reached European dealers at the start of 2024. The entry EQB 250 was replaced by the EQB 250+, which has a larger 70.5 kWh battery. Mercedes also changed the bumper and tail lights, offered an optional grille with a pattern of Mercedes stars, fitted the current steering wheel with touch controls, made a 10.25-inch touchscreen standard and added Plug and Charge. Aerodynamic changes and tyres with lower rolling resistance raised the range of every version.

Mercedes made no formal announcement in Europe: in September 2025 the EQB quietly disappeared from the German configurator, and the Kecskemét plant only built cars that had already been ordered. In North America Mercedes said the EQB had reached the end of its planned life cycle and would not be offered after the 2025 model year. Its successor, the electric GLB, is built in Kecskemét on the 800-volt MMA platform; series production started in January 2026.

Versions, motors and performance

Every version is limited to 160 km/h. The 4MATIC models use an asynchronous motor at the front and a permanent-magnet motor at the rear. Acceleration figures differ between the original and the updated cars; the range of figures above covers both. Convert the outputs with our power converter.

Range and charging

After the update Mercedes quoted WLTP consumption of 15.2-17.5 kWh/100 km for the EQB 250+ and 17.1-19.2 kWh/100 km for the 4MATIC versions. The French press gives a maximum DC charging power of 100 kW, which is modest next to the 320 kW of the electric GLB that replaces it.

Dimensions, space and boot

The boxy body is the EQB's main advantage over other electric SUVs of its size. Five seats are standard; the optional third row adds two seats, and the second row slides by 14 cm. From the 2024 update a tow bar was also available for the five-seater. In Spain the third row cost EUR 1,100 extra in 2023. Check whether it fits with our garage fit tool.

Prices and running costs

Before the update the EQB 250 cost EUR 52,550 in Germany (2023). In Spain prices ran from EUR 58,502 to EUR 63,401 in November 2023, and in France the EQB cost about EUR 47,000 in 2025, according to the French press. Mercedes sold more than 21,000 EQBs in Germany. In China, where Beijing Benz built it locally, registrations fell from 6,697 in 2023 to 4,988 in 2024 and 3,716 in 2025.

Equipment

The 2024 car has MBUX with a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard, a steering wheel with touch controls, a new front camera and reversing camera, and a lane-keeping assistant that steers rather than brakes. Plug and Charge starts charging automatically at compatible public chargers. The range-maximisation function gives energy-saving advice and marks a recommended top speed on the speedometer.

Safety

Euro NCAP published the EQB rating in 2021. Because the structure is practically identical to the GLB, it used the GLB's 2019 tests and ran extra tests where the electric car differs. ANCAP gave the EQB 250 a matching rating in Australia. See our safety ratings for comparable SUVs.

Reliability and known issues

The EQB has a short production history, and we have not found sourced data on recurring faults. Before buying a used car, check that software updates have been applied, ask for a battery health report and confirm the remaining manufacturer battery warranty.

Rivals

The petrol and diesel GLB is the closest alternative inside Mercedes, with the same body and seven seats. Few electric SUVs of this length offered a third row when the EQB was launched. Use our comparison tool to set it against other electric SUVs.

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