Mercedes-Benz EQB Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by David Ross
Quick overview
Pros
- Superb build quality and refinement
- Strong performance with a range of almost 300 miles
- Comes with seven seats as standard
Cons
- An Audi Q4 e-tron is cheaper
- Extra seats are really only for occasional use
- Little point choosing the EQB 350 over the EQB 300
Overall verdict on the Mercedes-Benz EQB
"If you want a seven seat electric SUV, the Mercedes EQB is the only car you can buy this side of the £65,000 plus Kia EV9. It combines a 300-mile range with an exceptionally high quality cabin and superb refinement. On top of that, it even drives well and while the shape may not look that sporty, it does mean good space inside. Want a premium family electric SUV? Then look no further..."

While there are seven-seat electric cars out there, they tend to be based on vans, like the massive Mercedes EQV - essentially the electric Mercedes V-Class. Of course if you don't want to look like you're doing airport runs, an SUV is likely to appeal a bit more.
Step forward the Mercedes EQB. As the name suggests, this is the all-electric version of the Mercedes GLB - and a more practical choice than the smaller Mercedes EQA or the more sporty Mercedes EQC. So find out in our Mercedes EQB review whether this is a better choice than the five seat electric SUV alternatives like the Polestar 2 and Audi Q4 e-tron.
2024 sees the EQB get a bit of an update, with the most notable change the arrival of the EQB 250+, which replaces the EQB 250. It gets a larger 70.5kWh useable battery and sees the official range extend up to 321 miles. As well as this, there is also more powerful four-wheel drive EQB 300 and EQB 350, though they sacrifice a bit of range for performance, and both will do a claimed 266 miles on a single charge.
Indeed, the EQB isn't cheap. But then what electric car is? It starts at just over £52,000 for the Sport Executive model, but you'll want to spend a bit more for one of the AMG Line models with their sportier looks and a few more creature comforts.
Of course all models have seven seats as standard and that really makes the Mercedes EQB sit apart from rivals. They're best described as 'occasional seats' and even Mercedes says they're only designed for people up to 5ft4 in height. But kids will be happy back there and there are retractable head restraints plus a side window airbag that covers passengers in the third row.
Of course with the extra seats up the boot is pretty much non-existent but fold them down into the floor and you have a usefully large and deep boot. The middle row slides too to extend this.
As far as refinement goes, the EQB is superb. It is of course silent thanks to the electric motor, but thankfully that silence isn't filled with road and wind noise. Instead the EQB moves serenely along, which is impressive given its boxy shape.
On the road it's rapid if you need it to be yet reassuring in corners. In fact it's one of the best handling electric SUVs we've tried. Of course its real forte is being a practical family car and here it excels. A full charge from a home wallbox will take around six hours and cost you £11 (ish).
Overall, the EQB makes a strong case for itself as the best electric SUV of the current Mercedes line-up. And even if you don't need the seven seats it feels more spacious than the EQA yet is cheaper than the EQC.
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Comfort and design: Mercedes-Benz EQB interior
"Like the Mercedes GLB it's based on, the EQB has a very high quality interior with one of the best cabin designs around in our opinion. It also comes with the excellent MBUX infotainment system plus there's plenty of passenger room thanks to the square shape."

You get sports seats as standard on AMG Line models and there's lots of adjustment so you can easily find a good driving position whatever your build. There's also plenty of height and reach adjustment in the steering. You don't feel too perched up high but you do get that elevated driving position that means a good view out.
It certainly feels spacious, that rather unusual-for-a-modern-SUV square shape means a roomy feel inside and plenty of headroom too. We actually found it more spacious inside than the bigger EQC.
The design is another highlight here too. The latest Mercedes interiors are mightily impressive, combining a stylish modern look with a user-friendly layout. We really like the circular vents and the single screen that sits atop the dash. The gear selector is on a steering column which frees up space between the front seats.
Quality and finish
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the Mercedes-Benz EQB
Space and practicality: Mercedes-Benz EQB boot space
Handling and ride quality: What is the Mercedes-Benz EQB like to drive?
"Get past all the electric tech and assistance systems and you'll find the EQB actually very good to drive. Which isn't something we can say of all electric SUVs. The steering is nicely weighted, it corners extremely well and feels very capable."

True it's not the most fun thing to drive, this is still a family car after all, but for an SUV the EQB is impressive in its ability to handle corners with minimal fuss and without lots of lean. There's lots of front end grip, even in the wet, so it gives you plenty of reassurance which is surely what every parent wants when they have the family on board.
The steering has a nice weight to it and responds quickly to inputs so although it does feel artificial, that doesn't affect how well the EQB handles. It's certainly more engaging than a Volkswagen ID.4 and surprisingly feels more agile than an Audi e-tron.
With its single-speed gearbox, acceleration is smooth and linear while both models give strong pace. There are paddles on the steering wheel but rather than change gear, these control the regenerative braking assist, reusing energy that would otherwise be lost.
There are three settings with D- the most effective - switching to that sees the car brake dramatically when you come off the throttle. It takes a little getting used to but you can always use the adaptive mode which works with the nav and radar to automatically change the settings, braking more when you approach a junction or are slowing down behind another car.
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Charging times: How much does it cost to charge the Mercedes-Benz EQB ?
"If you have access to a DC rapid charger, you can charge the Mercedes EQB to 80% in just half an hour."

If you're at home, you can expect charge times from 6 hours 45 minutes (EQB 300 and EQB 350) to 7 hours 15 minutes (EQB 250+), though that's charging from 0-100%, so in most instances that time should drop quite a bit. If you're can't get to a wallbox (say for instance you're visiting the in laws) you can charge it from a 230V three-pin socket but this will take 30 hours. Looks like you might be staying for that extra cup of tea after all...
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Insurance groups and costs
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How much should you be paying for a Mercedes-Benz EQB?
"List prices for the Mercedes EQB start at around £52,000 for the entry-level EQB 250+ in Sport Executive trim, rising to almost 63,000 for the top-of-the-line EQB 350 AMG Line Premium Plus."

At the moment though you can find some great used electric cars for sale and save significant money over a new car. For example, an 18 month old EQB 350 AMG Line with 10,000 miles is around £32,000.
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