Mercedes EQB vs EQC: which is better?
Not sure what to go for between the Mercedes EQB vs. EQC? Our guide helps you choose which is best for you in 2024
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Weighing up the Mercedes EQB vs. EQC is truly a battle of superb SUVs.
Coming from Mercedes, you’d likely expect nothing else. But, even with that reputation in mind, it’s worth saying just how impressive we find both models.
Taking design inspiration from the flashy AMG Line models, both the EQB and EQC are elegant, decked out with tech, and luxurious to drive.
They’re based on their ICE siblings – the GLB and GLC SUVs.
See exactly how we feel about both SUVs in our EQB vs. EQC review.
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EQB vs EQC
Our guide will answer:
Is the EQC or EQB better to drive?
Does the EQB or EQC have better tech?
Which Mercedes SUV has the better styling?
Is the EQC or EQB more reliable?
What are the EQB vs EQC dimensions?
EQB vs EQC: styling
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Both the EQB and EQC straddle the line perfectly between classic car looks and the futuristic styling of some electric vehicles (EVs).
Sure, they look very much like many other SUVs you’d admire on the school run. Then you spot the false grille at the front (EVs don’t need them) and the flash of green on the number plate.
Since it’s the bigger car, the EQC can feel slightly bigger inside than the EQB – even with the latter offering seven seats. They’re both chunky and commanding, though, with frowning headlights and massive wheels.
EQB vs. EQC: what are they like to drive?
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Driving an EV can seem like a big step if you’ve never done it before, but both Mercedes feel barely different to a fuel-powered alternative.
They’re smooth, comfortable and easy to drive, with the added extra of a quiet cabin and cleaner feel.
The EQB has up to 321 miles of range in the 250+ model, while the EQC can get up to 259 miles.
With all that EV tech on board, they’re heavier than the average SUV, but that doesn’t mean they’re sluggish.
Still, the seven-seater EQB 350 4MATIC can hit 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds, with the EQC 400 4MATIC doing the same sprint in 5.1 seconds.
EQB vs. EQC: interior and technology
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You’ll be expecting nothing less than superb from the EQB and EQC interiors. And you’d be right to feel that way – they don’t disappoint.
Both cars get a massive touchscreen unit made up of two 10.25-inch screens. One for the infotainment and one for the cluster, so it all feels very modern.
There’s also the ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice control feature that works surprisingly well.
As far as interior styling goes, the EQB has more of an EV-vibe. It replaces the classic circular air vents found in many Mercedes, including the EQB, in favour of a slimmer vertical and horizontal slatted designs.
That theme continues throughout the interiors: the EQB as something a little different and modern from Mercedes, and the EQC with the traditional grown-up look.
EQB vs. EQC: boots pace and practicality
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The EQC has an impressive 500-litre boot, while its sibling the EQB gets a 495-litre boot with five seats in place.
With all seven seats in place, the EQB’s boot space is cut down to 130 litres, though.
The cabins on both cars are spacious, and you won’t even feel cramped in the EQB with those extra seats. There’s plenty of head and legroom, and the seats are plush.
They also get plenty of interior storage – think massive door bins, hefty gloveboxes, and centre-console space.
Rear seats (second row in the EQB) fold all the way down in both models. The EQC folds and makes way for 1,060 litres of space, and the EQB will get you a much better 1,710 litres.
EQB vs EQC: safety and reliability
To make your decision even harder, both the EQC and EQB both get a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The EQC offers an impressive 96% rating for adults, and the EQB gets 95%.
Both SUVs get safety tech like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control systems, blind spot monitoring, and lane keep assist.
As for reliability, they’re doing well there also. Both cars get a three-year/unlimited mileage warranty, while the batteries get their own eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Reviews are positive and praise the build quality. It’s also typically cheaper to maintain EVs as well, thanks to their lack of oily engine parts.
EQB vs EQC: dimensions
Mercedes EQB
Length: 4,687mm
Height: 1,677mm
Width: 1,834mm
Boot (five seats): 465 litres (second row seats folded: 1,710 litres)
Mercedes EQC
Length: 4,762mm
Height: 1,624mm
Width: 1,884mm
Boot (five seats): 500 litres (second row seats folded: 1,060 litres)
Verdict: Mercedes EQB vs EQC: which should you buy?
Phew – that’s a lot to consider.
The obvious decider is whether you need seven seats. The EQB gives you the option of two extra in the rear, making it ideal for big families.
The EQC has a flashier interior in our opinion, although they both have that impressive dualscreen set-up.
So, when it comes to EQB vs. EQC – it comes down to range, space, and styling. The EQB has more seats, more range, and more space, but the EQC is more classic Mercedes.
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