Used Mercedes-Benz EQB for sale: everything you need to know

Mercedes introduced the EQB in 2022 as part of a growing electric vehicle range, and the model’s unique selling point is that it’s one of only a handful of all-electric, seven-seat SUVs on the market. That gives it a practical edge that not many other EV SUVs can offer.

It has all the other usual Mercedes qualities too, from its driving experience to the appeal of the badge up front, and the option of more than 300 miles of range in the EQB 250+ that kicks off the range.

Two other seven-seat SUVs you might want to consider are the Tesla Model X and the newer Kia EV9, though if you’re a habitual Mercedes buyer, it’s understandable that neither might have the image you’re looking for. Otherwise, you’re looking at five-seat electric SUVs, or for true carrying capacity, seven or eight-seat electric MPVs.

Should you buy a Mercedes-Benz EQB?

It’s getting easier to find seven-seat electric vehicles these days, but your options are a lot more limited if you want an SUV rather than one of the increasing number of electric van-based MPVs. The EQB stands out then as one of your few choices if you really want this body style and the utility of an extra pair of seats right at the back.

And if the 130-litre boot with all seats in place sounds a little small for a near 4.7-metre long SUV, then the 495 litres you get in five-seat mode or the 1710 litres available from flipping all but the front pair down are much more like it - and there’s enough adaptability that you can drop only one of the rear pair, or one or two of the middle row, for various different passenger and load needs.

The interior is otherwise much like that of Mercedes’ other more compact models, which is to say very eye-catching and pretty good to use too. All the materials feel good, and most importantly it’s comfortable too - though those rearmost seats are primarily for small kids, rather than teens or adults.

Most Mercedes are pretty good to drive and the EQB continues that trend, with smooth, brisk acceleration, well weighted steering, and minimal body lean in corners. The estimated range isn’t the best on the market, but for a seven-seater it’s pretty competitive.

Only the Tesla Model X and Kia EV9 currently offer the same combination of an SUV body style, seven seats and electric power right now, and the Mercedes has both licked for image, if not space or range. The smaller Mercedes EQA may suit you if you only need five seats, while the massive Mercedes EQV is the brand’s full-size van-based MPV offering for maximum seating and carrying capacity.

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What’s the best used Mercedes-Benz EQB model to buy?

Power output aside the EQB 300 and EQB 350 are pretty similar - both have all-wheel drive, both feature the same battery and the same range, and of course being electric both are identically quiet and smooth. But unless you really need (or simply want) the extra performance and all-wheel drive, we’d look for the front-drive EQB 250+, which has the longest range.

You could always make up the difference going for a higher trim level as a treat, and enjoy some of the extra equipment - though doing so certainly isn’t essential, given the wide range of standard kit offered even from the entry level cars (AMG Line in earlier models, Sport Executive more recently).

Used Mercedes-Benz EQB range and performance

• Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+: The first of three EQB powertrains has a 190PS motor up front and a 70.5kWh battery pack in the middle, giving front wheel drive, an 8.9-second 0-62mph time, and 290-321 mile range. A 10-80% public rapid charge takes 32 minutes.
• Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic: The next EQB uses a pair of electric motors for all-wheel drive and 228PS, for 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds. With a 66.5kWh battery pack, range is quoted at 250-257 miles (248-255 in later cars), and a 10-80% rapid charge takes around 32 minutes at 100kW.
• Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic: The EQB 350 develops more power, with a 292PS output and quicker acceleration, now 6 seconds to 62mph. Mercedes quotes the same range from the same 66.5kWh battery pack, and charging speeds are also the same as the 300.

What used Mercedes-Benz EQB trim levels are available?

The EQB range launched with two trim levels (AMG Line and AMG Line Premium), but has expanded to four since going on sale (at the time of writing, regular AMG Line is the only trim not offered from those below). There have been a few equipment changes over time as a result but as you can see, even the entry-level Sport Executive (and the old AMG Line) were well equipped from the off.

• The Mercedes-Benz EQB Sport Executive comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, comfort suspension, LED headlights, aluminium roof rails, lane keep assist, speed limit assist, a pair of 10-inch displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, ambient lighting, comfort seats, climate control, and front and rear LED light bands.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQB AMG Line Executive upgrades to 19-inch alloys, AMG Line body styling, AMG interior detailing, and sports seats.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQB AMG Line has been superseded in later models, but came with 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, and heated front sports seats in addition to the equipment of the two models above.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQB AMG Line Premium upgrades to 19-inch alloys (20 inches in later cars), keyless go, an electric panoramic glass roof (which later models dropped, now available on the Premium Plus), a 10-speaker 225w sound system, and wireless mobile device charging. More recent models also get augmented reality navigation and a 360-degree parking camera.
• The Mercedes-Benz EQB AMG Line Premium Plus is the current range-topper and gets an electric panoramic sunroof, black exterior detailing, a projected Mercedes logo when you open the doors, memory front seats, 12-speaker Burmester audio, a head-up display, and gesture control for the infotainment.

Used Mercedes-Benz EQB dimensions and boot size

The Mercedes-Benz EQB’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4687mm
• Width: 1834mm (without mirrors), 2020mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1667mm

The Mercedes-Benz EQB’s boot size is:

• 130 litres (seven seat mode)
• 495 litres (five seat mode)
• 1710 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Mercedes-Benz EQB road tax

As a fully electric vehicle, all variants of the Mercedes-Benz EQB currently get zero-rate VED, meaning you won’t (yet) have to pay anything to tax them each year.

How much is it to insure a Mercedes-Benz EQB?

As we’ve seen from other premium electric vehicles, the Mercedes EQB sits in some quite high insurance groups - the range starts all the way up at group 46, and the top models are in the maximum group 50. For some context, the combustion-powered Mercedes GLB on which the EQB is based spans groups 24 to 38, with the highest there being a proper AMG performance model, the GLB 35.

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