2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB

The volume 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC's dual motors make 225 hp combined (228 PS / 168 kW); the EQB 350 4MATIC makes 288 hp. 2022 is the US launch year of the X243 EQB, offered only as the two 4MATIC trims.

The EQB 300 4MATIC makes 288 lb-ft (390 Nm), all of it available from a standstill as in any EV. The 350 4MATIC makes 384 lb-ft.

Mercedes-Benz USA quoted about 7.6 s 0–60 mph for the launch-year EQB 300 4MATIC, which is slow for a luxury compact SUV. Only the 350 4MATIC, at about 6 s, is quick.

The dual-motor drive is quiet and seamless with immediate throttle response. Reviewers find it refined but not punchy, because a curb weight around 4,700 lb blunts the 300 4MATIC's response.

Both trims use a single-speed reduction gear, so there are no shifts and nothing to hunt. Steering-wheel paddles select the regeneration level.

The 4MATIC EQB, the only drivetrain sold in the US for 2022, is homologated for 1,700 kg (≈3,750 lbs) braked with the optional factory hitch. Mercedes-Benz USA does not prominently publish a US rating, so confidence is MEDIUM.

Dual-motor 4MATIC AWD is standard on both US trims for 2022; the FWD 250+ did not arrive until 2024. The system has no low range and no terrain-specific AWD mode.

A pavement-oriented luxury crossover with about 5.7 in of ground clearance. It has no skid plates, no lockers, no off-road drive mode and no off-road trim.

Battery-electric only, offered at two dual-motor output levels (225/288 hp). There is no gas, hybrid or PHEV EQB; the gas equivalent is sold separately as the GLB.

EPA rates the volume 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC at 101 MPGe combined.

The EPA city rating for the volume 300 4MATIC is 104 MPGe.

The EPA highway rating for the volume 300 4MATIC is 98 MPGe. The boxy, GLB-derived body keeps it from matching purpose-built EV crossovers at speed.

EPA rates the volume 300 4MATIC at 243 miles from its 66.5 kWh usable battery. That is short for an EV crossover; most rivals clear 250–300 miles.

The EQB has a CCS1 DC fast-charge inlet on a 400V architecture, but it accepts only 100 kW peak. That is low next to 800V rivals, which take 150–350 kW.

Mercedes quotes 32 minutes for a 10–80% charge at up to 100 kW. That is mid-pack only because the battery is small.

EPA's estimated annual energy cost for the volume 300 4MATIC is $750 at 15k mi/yr. That is cheap next to gas SUVs and about average among EVs.

The EQB uses no gasoline, and its 9.6 kW onboard charger refills it overnight on Level 2 (about 8.25 h). The score is held back because the modest range means more public charging, and the 2022 CCS1 car had no Tesla Supercharger access. The low DC peak is already scored at 2.2.4/2.2.5 and is not counted again here.

NHTSA's 2022 Mercedes-Benz list doesn't include the EQB at all (the GLB, EQS and other models are listed). The 2022 US launch-year EQB was never crash-tested, so the value is 0.

IIHS has never tested the EQB, so the 2022 model has no award and no US crashworthiness results. It sits at the top of the untested band because Euro NCAP rated the EQB, which shares the GLB structure, at 5 stars.

The 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC volume trim comes standard with Active Brake Assist (AEB), Blind Spot Assist, lane keeping and Attention Assist. Adaptive cruise, steering assist and active blind-spot braking are only in the optional Driver Assistance Package, which leaves the standard suite thinner than Volvo's or Genesis's.

IIHS has never rated the EQB's front crash prevention. Active Brake Assist covers vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists and performed well in Euro NCAP testing of the shared platform, but with no US day or night pedestrian results it can't reach the top band.

Blind Spot Assist with exit warning is standard but only warns. Active Blind Spot Assist, which brakes, and the cross-traffic function come with the optional Driver Assistance Package.

Lane departure warning and brake-based lane keeping are standard. Smooth Active Steering Assist lane centering requires the optional Driver Assistance Package.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is a refined full-speed stop-and-go system that works with Active Steering Assist and route-based speed adaptation. It stays out of the top band because it is optional on the volume trim.

The 2022 EQB has no hands-free driving option. Its Driver Assistance Package is a hands-on Level 2 system, and Mercedes' DRIVE PILOT was never offered on the EQB.

LED headlights with automatic high beams are standard on the 2022 EQB, but IIHS has never rated them, so their real-world performance is unverified.

The EQB shares the GLB's boxy, upright greenhouse, tall side glass and near-vertical tailgate, which give better sightlines than coupe-roofed rivals. A rearview camera is standard and a surround-view camera is optional.

Tall, square rear doors and a sliding second row make fitting rear-facing seats easier than in most compact luxury rivals. Three-across is tight, the EV's raised floor costs some footwell room, and IIHS has not rated the EQB's LATCH hardware.

The 2022 US EQB seats five as standard and seven with the optional two-seat third row, which few compact luxury EVs offer.

The upright GLB-derived body gives generous front headroom.

Front legroom is adequate but shorter than most compact luxury SUVs.

The tall roofline gives the second row more headroom than most rivals.

The sliding second row, with 5.5 in of travel, gives good legroom for the class.

An optional third row exists, but with 29.1 in of legroom it suits small children; reviewers say it fits only petite adults.

Cargo space behind the second row is modest for the class. Published figures vary with the sliding-row position and the seat layout.

The boxy body folds down to a maximum cargo figure that is above average for compact luxury SUVs.

Everyday storage is competitive: a sliding 40/20/40 second row and a console bin. Wireless charging needed the Exclusive trim, there is no frunk, and nothing is class-leading.

The front seats are spacious and supportive, and heated, ventilated massage seats were optional. The second row sits low and flat, and some owners criticize the seats.

Reviewers call the suspension smooth on highways, and adaptive damping was available. The roughly 4,700-lb curb weight can make it firm over sharp broken pavement.

The EV drivetrain and Mercedes insulation keep the cabin quiet. The boxy shape admits some wind noise at highway speed.

Dual-zone climate and app pre-conditioning are standard. Heated seats and the heated wheel are packaged options, and ventilated seats come only with the optional multicontour seats, which is thin base equipment for a luxury EV.

2022 is the US launch year of the X243 EQB, which came only as the 300 and 350 4MATIC. Mercedes announced the range at $54,500 before destination. Later 2022 price lists show the 300 Exclusive at $56,800, so the entry price moved up during the model year.

The volume configuration is taken as the 300 4MATIC Exclusive with the commonly fitted $950 Cold Weather package, at the launch $55,550 price. That is roughly in line with the later-revised $56,800 sticker for the Exclusive. The Pinnacle trim and the 350 4MATIC run $3–5k more.

It needs no oil service, and regenerative braking spares the brakes, so it costs less to maintain than gas luxury SUVs. Mercedes dealer labor, cabin filters, brake-fluid service, tires and out-of-warranty repairs in year 5 still keep it above mainstream EVs.

KBB shows the 2022 EQB has lost about 60% of its value in its first three years and now resells for about $21,200 on a roughly $56k sticker. Lease returns flooding the used market drove the steep early drop. Extending the recent slow decline another year puts 5-year retention near 34%, which is bottom of the segment.

This is the standard Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty. It matches BMW and Audi and trails Genesis's 5 yr/60k.

The high-voltage battery carries the standard 8-year/100,000-mile EV coverage. The electric drive units otherwise fall under the 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.

Every 2022 EQB came with two years of unlimited 30-minute Electrify America sessions once Mercedes me Charge was activated, plus roadside assistance for the warranty term and a Mercedes me connect trial. There was no complimentary scheduled maintenance, unlike BMW's 3-yr/36k plan, and the charging perk doesn't transfer to later owners.

$56,500 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (34% retained, or about $19,210) leaves about $37,290 in depreciation. Add the projected $6,000 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $43,290 in total.

2022 is the US launch year of the X243 EQB (generation 2022–2026), and first-year cars were hit hardest. NHTSA has recalled it five times, for a battery fire risk, sudden loss of drive power and a rollaway risk, and owners also report brake, driver-assist and MBUX glitches. Consumer Reports has no strong verdict (small sample). That puts it below average among luxury EVs and behind the Lexus RZ/NX and Audi Q4 e-tron.

Mercedes-Benz usually ranks in the lower third of Consumer Reports' brand reliability rankings and above the industry average for problems in J.D. Power's VDS. It trails Lexus, Genesis and Toyota at the premium end but stays ahead of Land Rover and Alfa Romeo.

The 2022 EQB is in more serious recall populations than any later year. It is covered by both high-voltage battery fire campaigns, and the second one requires cars already fixed under the first to be repaired again. It also has a loss-of-drive-power campaign (wrong bus-bar screws, pack replacement) and a rollaway campaign specific to 2022 (badly welded spur gear, front e-drive replacement). Repeated powertrain and fire recalls belong low in the bottom band.

Early-production cells from Farasis Energy carry a documented internal-short defect, and 2022 builds add assembly faults in the battery bus bar and the front e-drive gear. That makes the original powertrain of a launch-year car a real risk. Replacement packs and drive units, and the 8-yr/100k-mile battery warranty, limit long-term exposure for owners who complete the recalls.

The cabin comes from the GLB: turbine vents, the dual-screen MBUX layout and EQ trim accents put it clearly above mainstream compact SUVs. Reviewers note more hard plastic on the lower dash and door cards than its price suggests, which leaves it below Lexus and Volvo rivals.

US-market EQBs are built at Kecskemét, Hungary. Launch-year review cars show tight panel gaps and no systemic rattle complaints, but the 2022 recalls trace back to assembly errors (bus-bar fasteners, gear welds), and owners report electronic and trim niggles. Average band.

Mercedes-Benz USA has a dense network of about 380 dealers, most equipped for EQ high-voltage service, with luxury service amenities. Service satisfaction sits mid-pack among luxury brands, behind Lexus.

Mercedes-Benz parts and dealer labor are among the most expensive in the industry, and the EQB's high-voltage components are dealer-only with little aftermarket support. Several overlapping 2022 campaigns need replacement packs and drive units, so owners may wait for parts.

The dual 10.25-in screens are standard but mid-size by current luxury standards.

This pre-facelift MBUX is sharp and can be run by touchscreen, console touchpad, steering-wheel touch controls or the 'Hey Mercedes' voice assistant. The many input methods and deep menus add clutter.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard but wired on the 2022 US car. Wireless projection arrived with the 2024 facelift.

Native navigation with EV route planning and the natural-language 'Hey Mercedes' assistant are standard. The interior assistant is an option.

The base 6-speaker, 100-watt system is weak for a luxury SUV. The Exclusive trim adds a 10-speaker, 225-watt system and Pinnacle a 12-speaker, 590-watt Burmester system.

A configurable 10.25-in digital cluster is standard and shares the widescreen housing with the touchscreen.

MBUX receives over-the-air updates for infotainment and maps. This pre-MB.OS platform has no broad whole-vehicle feature OTA.

The Mercedes me app covers remote lock, locate, pre-conditioning and charge control. Some services need a paid renewal after the trial.

USB-C ports cover the front and second row. Wireless charging needs the Exclusive trim and is of little use with wired-only CarPlay. There is no AC outlet or vehicle-to-load.

Keyless start and a power liftgate are standard. KEYLESS-GO proximity entry needs the Exclusive trim, and the app gives remote unlock.

A rear camera and parking sensors are standard. Surround View is limited to the top Pinnacle trim.

A head-up display is optional through the Technology package rather than standard.

Tall, square door openings, a sliding second row and an optional kid-sized third row make family logistics easy. Cargo is tight with all three rows up.

Active Brake Assist and Blind Spot Assist are standard. Adaptive cruise and steering assist cost extra in the Driver Assistance Package, and neither NHTSA nor IIHS rated the 2022 EQB.

The second row is roomy for four, but luggage space behind it is modest. A 243-mile range on the 300 4MATIC and 100 kW peak DC charging mean frequent stops on long family trips.

Smooth, instant EV torque, a quiet cabin, selectable regen and an upright view make it a relaxed commuter. The brake pedal is hard to modulate.

At 101 MPGe and an EPA energy cost of $750/yr, the 300 4MATIC is cheap to run on home charging, though not class-leading for an EV.

The compact footprint and upright glasshouse help, but surround view is limited to the Pinnacle trim. The 38.4-ft turning circle is only average.

There is no meaningful US tow rating and payload is modest. Range drops sharply under load, so this is not a work vehicle.

A luxury-trimmed interior and an EV powertrain with no fleet history make it a poor fit for hard use.

There is no onboard AC power or vehicle-to-load, and the upfit ecosystem is limited. Roof rails and cargo tie-downs are the only work provisions.

The ride is smooth and quiet on the highway. A 243-mile EPA range, 100 kW peak DC charging (about 32 min for 10–80%) and optional adaptive cruise limit it as a mile-eater.

Standard 4MATIC AWD on both 2022 trims and roof rails handle gravel roads and ski trips. Low ground clearance (about 5.7 in) and limited range keep it near pavement.

The boxy body, a sliding 40/20/40 second row and 61.8 cu ft of maximum cargo swallow bulky gear well, though space behind the second row is modest.

Body roll is natural and well controlled for a 2.1-tonne tall EV, and adaptive damping was available. It is not engaging on twisty roads.

The steering is light and precise and builds weight sensibly at speed, with decent feedback for an electric crossover.

Measured stops are solid, but reviewers fault a pedal that is hard to modulate and jerky blending between regen and friction braking.

Dual-motor EV delivery is smooth and instant, with paddle-selectable regen levels. The 300 4MATIC is brisk enough (0–60 mph in about 7.6 s) without being urgent.

The motors are near-silent under load, and no reviewer flags whine or vibration.

An average turning circle for a compact SUV.

The high, upright seat gives good sightlines and easy entry. The many MBUX input methods add some clutter, and owners note the seats are not fully powered.

It is pleasant and quick off the line around town, but it feels like an appliance on back roads.

Every 2022 EQB has standard 4MATIC dual motors, dual 10.25-inch MBUX screens, Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, lane keeping, wireless charging and keyless-go on the Exclusive trim. Heated seats, adaptive cruise and steering assist still cost extra on a $55k+ SUV.

At $55.6k–61.4k the 2022 EQB offers only 227–243 miles of EPA range and 100 kW DC charging. Similarly priced EVs such as the Ioniq 5, EV6 and Model Y go farther and charge faster. The rare optional third row and the Mercedes cabin keep it fair value rather than poor.

The range is two dual-motor powertrains (300 and 350 4MATIC), each in Exclusive or Pinnacle trim, plus an optional 7-seat third row. There is no FWD or lower-priced entry version until the 2024 250+.

US sales only started in summer 2022, so the launch year was a partial, supply-constrained one. Its volume was small next to the GLC, X3 or NX and well behind the Model Y among EV crossovers.

The three-pointed star remains highly aspirational. The EQ sub-brand's steep depreciation has diluted that halo compared with Mercedes' combustion models.

In mid-to-late 2022, EV shortages meant most new EQBs sold near sticker, and the imported EQB lost federal credit eligibility under the IRA's North American assembly rule from August 16, 2022. Leftover 2022 units were later discounted heavily and leased with the $7,500 commercial EV credit passed through from January 2023.

2022 is the launch year of the X243 EQB in the US, a brand-new nameplate on the current MFA2 platform. Its MBUX generation and 100 kW charging were only competitive, and the 2024 facelift arrived two model years later.

Reviewers praise the upscale cabin, quiet ride and rare 7-seat option. They mark it down for short range, modest charging speed, a cramped third row and a steep premium over the GLB, and it was not the pick in comparisons.