The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB is a five- or seven-seat luxury electric SUV that shares a platform with its gas-powered sibling, the GLB. While it lacks the drama and futuristic design of some other EVs, the EQB is a highly approachable and sensible means of making the switch (pun intended) to electric. The first and second rows have adult-friendly space, but the optional third-row seats are cramped; they’re good only for small kids. For 2023, a front-wheel-drive EQB250+ model, with 188 horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated driving range of 245 miles, joins the all-wheel-drive EQB300 and EQB350 variants that debuted last year. The EQB300 makes 225 hp and has a manufacturer-estimated 232 miles of range, and the line-topping EQB350 has 288 hp and a manufacturer-estimated 221 miles of range. EQB rivals include the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX, Volvo XC40 Recharge and Audi Q4 E-Tron.
What’s New on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB?
Other than the addition of the entry-level EQB250+, the EQB is unchanged for the 2023 model year.
What Features in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB Are Most Important?
Standard features include: