We Bought The Cheapest New Electric Mercedes EQB250+ (It's NOT What We Expected)

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We just bought the brand new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB250+ electric EV. In this video we review it and share all the things we like and hate about this electric SUV. We drove this EV back 1000 miles cross country so this will be a good owner's perspective. It honestly surprised us and there are some serious issues that hold this car back. Thanks to Lectron for sponsoring this video!
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@svenf1 10 ай бұрын

(EQB 350 owner, so I'm being a bit defensive :) The front seats can be extended forward to support longer legs, that's been MB design for decades. This is an SUV and not a van, so the third row is obviously for kids, no point getting it if you don't have any. The complaint about the range is partly ok - as it does have noticeably less of a range than a Tesla -, but realistically how often do you drive that far anyway..? And if you do, after 200 miles you should take a break anyway and refill at a fast charger in less than half an hour. I fully agree on the brakes - there is too much room where nothing happens, and then it's very strong. The comfort and quietness make up for anything in my opinion, no need for a car that gets me several seconds faster to a speeding ticket :)

@everythinginbetween4440 4 ай бұрын

He said in the video he is 6 foot 6 so most people with knowledge would realise the back seats are for kids or smaller people. Unfair point they made on that so I agree with you completely.

@gregnote771 Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous statement. Most people are not 6'6".

@davidkrueger3227 Жыл бұрын

I sell Mercedes-Benz in Tulsa. I wonder why you would buy the EQB 250 instead of the 300 or 350. I have sold a number of these and my clients all LOVE them. I love your channels. I watch them all.

@sexysammij1 Жыл бұрын

That saod, as always you guys do a great job testing these things and giving us all honest feedback on the experience of owning this automobile, and you do it with as much fun as you can

@Nickjc2012 Жыл бұрын

Curious if yall plan to get/test any of the new GM EVs? Equinox or Blazer/Lyric? I'm hoping to buy an Equinox early next year

@iwanevans607 Жыл бұрын

Also I think brakes are an essential part, no matter how good the technology I always feel your natural instinct to brake is stronger than techs. If someone was to step out in the road then you go to brake and it’s not there just doesn’t seem safe.

@heftyman9261 7 ай бұрын

I own EQB 300 4matic & like it. I don’t do road trips that much so range is fine. I charge at home. I had GLC before this one & EQB is fine. Looks like complaining for sake of complaining 😂

@Rorry111 Жыл бұрын

Mercedes: “Shut up and bring your money…” 😂

@WayApp Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work!

@whollymindless Жыл бұрын

210 mile range... Just about the same as a W204 C63, if you keep it in Sport+.

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Жыл бұрын

hunk of junk for the price.

@scottygbikes9444 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos and the cars keep it up

@JRGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@candacejustinellis4541 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the market for a 7 passenger as I have 3 children. I tried the model Y and my 8 year old who is tiny had her head against the glass when on her booster. We didn't have that issue in the EQB. The brakes issue does concern me though. Is there any other options for 7 passenger in this price point? Sure the EQS suv or X look but they come in at double the price.

@shoaibhussain 11 ай бұрын

Get driver assist? Auto braking

@joedogg9836 2 ай бұрын

Spending $60k on a front-wheel-drive car that goes 0-60 in over 8 seconds is diabolical.

@dogsandcars202 Жыл бұрын

Quit saying that you’re tall. Tall is 6’1”tall is 6 foot three. You’re a giant so most cars are not for you. They will not fit you, so I don’t take that part of the review serious at all.

@KhurramsGarage Жыл бұрын

can you explain the $7500? Did they take it off the price, or is it a tax rebate? That many with higher incomes would not qualify for

@mtn_gngr Жыл бұрын

gas and brake pedals can be changing according to drive mode selected.

@hode126 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the honest review. I'm a fan.

@sr50rriderfo10 Жыл бұрын

electric volvo also has no start/stop it recognises the key and turns on automatically when you sit in the car

@rajhandle149 11 ай бұрын

I own this car and am very happy

@aymanhassan669 5 күн бұрын

Have to say, this was one of the most informative car review I've seen in a long time. So straightforward and honest, thank you!

@liviubursa 8 ай бұрын

The brake pressure is adapted in function of a lot of factors: how fast you release the acceleration pedal, the distance to the vehicle in front, regen braking is on auto, the next event coming from nav system together with your turn lights indicator, you use cruise control and you are driving down a hill, etc.

@dianabayes7561 7 ай бұрын

I didnt have any brake problems

@NakedPigeon Жыл бұрын

converting a gas car in to a EV, is like building/designing components to fit in a box. I know they do it to reduce costs, but it rarely works. You have to make to many compromises

@coryvb3056 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the honest review guys! I love my Tesla Model Y performance, but my wife hates it. (Mostly because she says I accelerate too fast.) Was hoping this would be a good alternative for her. I guess I will look at the VW ID4 instead though I hear the software updates are not that great compared to Tesla.

@olivierb9091 Жыл бұрын

EQS really is smaller than the normal S-Class, also I find the comfort not being on the same level. Would rather get a taycan sport turismo

@retrobear9367 Жыл бұрын

Hell, even my EV6 had one peddle driving.

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Жыл бұрын

Presenting it like its their first born kid..lolololol

@JakubVacek42 Жыл бұрын

You better be LS swapping this ;))

@PlagueArchive Жыл бұрын

Have you guys try the Jeep Wrangler 4xe? i know its an hybrid but i was curious. Have a great one.

@blakethetank 11 ай бұрын

I never thought being short would be an advantage in owning an EQB.

@walle2000 Жыл бұрын

You should make an reservation on the new Volvo ex30..

@adriennefoley2906 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it was rushed to market …. Great to see Christian today 😊

@douwemollet6186 Жыл бұрын

whats going on with that property in montana?

@mesprojects674 Жыл бұрын

You guys should do a video featuring Porsche’s new synthetic fuel that works in any conventional petroleum fuel vehicle.

@JohnHoganN8 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Best not to go all-in on electric just yet.

@njdevilshockey 4 ай бұрын

i'm surprised about how bad this is. I previously owned a GLB (not an EQB) and it was much better than this. if anyone wants to buy a Mercedes EQ model, go for the EQE. I recently bought one and is far more better than the EQB

@ariqrachmannbl Жыл бұрын

you should hunt for the audi etron gt! find a cheap used one or the rs etron gt if youre lucky

@tommanley2924 Жыл бұрын

When EV's are better overall I'll look at one but the ZERO tow issue for EV trucks and if you need HVAC for any time at all EV's are not for you. Better for climates that don't require any additional load on those small battery boxes. And trips are short.

@RB-lt8kt 9 ай бұрын

In Europe we have the ID3 and its better looking brother the Cupra Born. Even my 58kwh gets 3.5 to 4 so similar to a Tesla. The Cupra Born is also built for taller drivers as it sits on the same platform as the ID4. I'm 6ft3 and can sit behind the front seat set in my driving position which is better than the Tesla model 3.

@Ewoodster 11 ай бұрын

The most amount of regen does not get you the most range. The most amount of coasting does!

@rynkarrynkar1298 8 ай бұрын

For 17:30 All you need to do is press hard on your brake pedal, then lift your foot off. You'll see a “hold” icon on your screen, letting you know the Brake-Hold Function is currently on.

@theresekilleen696 Жыл бұрын

Hi love your videos

@charlotteblanchard 7 ай бұрын

I recently purchased the gas version of that car. I was thinking of trading for the EQB. Thank you for convincing me otherwise.

@aaronmills4238 Жыл бұрын

What about the electric G Wagon when that comes out ?

@klaymoon1 10 ай бұрын

Great video! The break alone is NOT a safe car.

@dancer-rh4if Жыл бұрын

Good Video. Entertaining, informative & helpful. I know what not to buy! Have you guys been vacationing in Montana? A bit cool (cold?) up there yet. But a great place to go.

@grheeinhawaii Жыл бұрын

6ft 6in is pretty damn tall sir…I think us normal 5ft7 people will be fine

@rajatgupta4840 Ай бұрын

I had to sell my MB due to painful and cramped back seats...everything else was ok with the car..but their seats are terrible

@tensing89 Жыл бұрын

Model Y has the same issue with the rear seats and I hate it.

@W220MAFIA Жыл бұрын

Salute brothers 😎 the best 👌

@FakeReal007 4 ай бұрын

I wonder if the variable brake power is related to the car changing the regenerative braking level in real time.

@rickyu1978 8 ай бұрын

Sat in a EQB today, felt like a rock. EQA was surprisingly better.

@emiller7040 Жыл бұрын

When the Lexus SUV EV is available, please review it.

@DerekChabrow 2 күн бұрын

good review but you guys should be aware that the EQB350 4matic is actually more efficient - because during normal driving only the rear motor powers the car and the rear motor is also the more efficient of the two because it is a 'permanent magnet' design vs the front is only a regular induction motor. In Europe though city driving people are reporting well over 300mile range.

@vorsprungdurchtech Жыл бұрын

The Ford E-Transit at my job is probably faster than that even loaded with equipment. Lol

@waleedkhan7623 Жыл бұрын

I still get this over Tesla that has only big tablet stuck to the front and nothing else !!!!!!

@richardyi4346 9 ай бұрын

Can you test the BMW X1?

@everythingcarpro1 Жыл бұрын

We got our EQB 300 for MSRP 58k

@Pratyut Жыл бұрын

unbolt the second seat and get some cushion added to the third row.

@your-mom_was_here Жыл бұрын

49.303$ is trown into 🔥

@jackryder6732 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate your honesty

@RUOFENDED Жыл бұрын

ONLY 43K !!!!!! WHAT A DEAL !!!!

@tejaswikc5370 11 ай бұрын

I should have watched this video way back before I order the same model in last December . I am expecting delivery next week, after seeing this review , I am already pissed off with my selection

@mgheroy 5 ай бұрын

I still think the "sweet spot" in this range is the GL450 4Matic mild hybrid. I just leased one last week, now if I can only find how to get into Carwash Mode.

@WinkelHoof 9 ай бұрын

19:47 its a button for that on the center console…lol read the manual before you complain….😂 And you can use the voice command for almost everything.

@UNLOCKsilo Жыл бұрын

I wonder how this compares to B class ev Mercedes had back in the day

@davidestate Жыл бұрын

You should have purchased the EQS which is a larger SUV than a EQB since the EQB comes from that family of the B-Class model.

@StephenFogarty2023 Жыл бұрын

Did u not watch the video ? They r fully aware of the EQS, and it’s size etc But They specifically wanted to buy the cheapest new Benz EV available in USA… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@ropinsem8957 8 ай бұрын

@@StephenFogarty2023 EQA is cheaper. Your point is?

@leevandyke8524 Жыл бұрын

I am a bommmer , I would buy one , but in the condo Community I live in they have no plans to put charging stations in. And that would be here in the grand Strand of South Carolina. So what’s a guy to do if he wants an EV.

@markcollins457 Жыл бұрын

I think some of the lssue's with the car is it looks like the car is built off of a ice platform, they may say otherwise but just look at it.

@PhilipDenys 4 ай бұрын

i dont like the re gen, I got car sick from stopping when releasing the gas

@PegaDH Жыл бұрын

I have quite the same EQB, came from a bmw 3 series… I like it much much more :-)

@Gedalneil Жыл бұрын

It made it. That counts big.

@visual-enthusiast 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video. Hertz are selling them under 30k low miles

@HM-uj6ud Ай бұрын

I can’t stand the upward pitch of some seats. Much prefer this.

@jordancallaway6262 4 ай бұрын

I rented one of those and it was an awful experience when charging, my time is more valuable than trying to find a charging station for it.

@Oz_Rebuilds Жыл бұрын

That car is $100k Aud base price here in Australia lol definitely wouldn't pat that after watching this video

@JohnHoganN8 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, thanks! Now!!About that 60-year old boomer comment. 😮😂

@hassansyed101 Жыл бұрын

THE EQS WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.

@NGP322 Жыл бұрын

U know better than buying an ev for an auction

@rustystratman7865 Жыл бұрын

Have you guys heard of or been researching Aptera? I've got a preorder in and I think you guys would love it for what it is and does. Even if it is only a 2 seater. Cheers!

@peeloutcars Жыл бұрын

I hate 1 pedal driving.

@CChase-ki7cy 8 ай бұрын

Nailed it. I am on my 5th Tesla ( models S, X & Y with a Cyber Truck on order) and absolutely loved every one of them. When traveling I rent with Hertz to get a Tesla but this time they were sold out and gave me Mercedes as a supposed upgrade. The bottom line is the car totally sucks! You are right that they made it for people that want a gas car but don’t want to buy gas. No wonder people don’t like electric cars, while Tesla, lucid and Rivian make vehicles far and away superior to any gas options, the balance of the ev market is dreadful. Please keep up the good work.

@Notourtube Жыл бұрын

Why!?

@WinkelHoof 9 ай бұрын

23:00 Burmester, Mercedes-Benz soundsystem. But thats the standard system. The better version got silver frames on the speaker.

@viperhd70 5 ай бұрын

They do market it as 'Advanced Audio' and it's definitely better sounding than the standard audio that I had in my previous Mercs. But yeah, it's not the Burmester high end system.

@rileygally2967 Жыл бұрын

That low coolant thing is weird! And the brakes…

@wernerdanler2742 Жыл бұрын

I'd bet it's brake by wire. That would account for it.

@viperhd70 5 ай бұрын

It definitely is brake-by-wire because the car will determine whether to brake by regen, or actually apply the brakes. If you drive and brake carefully, it's probably 100% regen.

@HM-uj6ud Ай бұрын

He’s gonna have a hard time in any vehicle with those getaway sticks

@reanult457 9 ай бұрын

But didn't they have a label saying the 3rd row is only for people with less than 163 cm in height.

@jjeffrey6945 Жыл бұрын

Interesting you purchased the car in Montana. I live in iPhoenix as well typical Phoenix dealers won’t deal? Better buys elsewhere!

7 ай бұрын

I feel like the long seat cushion issue is objective especially if you 6'6"... most people are not that tall so they likely won't experience this issue. likely you knew that seating was gunna bar an issue for you when you went to buy it since most car manufactures don't make small SUV's for 6'6" people therefore u should have purchased one of the larger vehicles... idk maybe that's just my logic 🤷🏾‍♂

@ThePolaroid669 5 ай бұрын

You two should so get married! So cute!

@jake2772 Жыл бұрын

100k likes and straight pipe it! 👀😂

@everythingcarpro1 Жыл бұрын

I got it right eqb

@teucer4 Ай бұрын

A gen Z impression of a Mercedes 😅 I have an i-MiEV. Hearing others complain about range is hilarious to me

@dylansoares7690 Жыл бұрын

Bros 6,6 talking about a back seat being comfortable

@WHATSAINTSAYS 7 ай бұрын

This review shows you guys barely did research before buying because you guys hate it so badly but own it. These things could’ve been identified during test drives and even week 1 of having it to return it.

@agustinrivera4613 Жыл бұрын

That's a big problem when u r 8 feet tall😂😂😂😂

@johngoncalves 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Pricey adapters!

@PhilCarbone-wt5gj Жыл бұрын

A suggestion would be to get a Mercedes turbodiesel. You still get near zero pollutants and a much higher range. My GLK 250 gets low 30's per gallon combined with a 17.4 gallons capacity. Use biodiesel for the best results.

@computercrack Жыл бұрын

Don't try to run your car in a closed garage. Zero pollutants my ass

@PhilCarbone-wt5gj Жыл бұрын

@@computercrack If you knew what a diesel particulate filter was, you wouldn't be making a fool of yourself.

@lcofficial3084 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you print money at this point

@ricardosantana5424 5 ай бұрын

I hate one pedal driving. This is all personal preference and manufactures overall are getting this feedback.

@zettzett152 Жыл бұрын

Mercedes will for sure listen to you guys..... 😂

@reggievonramstein Жыл бұрын

You OK bruh?

@Pufulets 7 ай бұрын

I mean cheapest 7 seat electric suv from mercedes, what did you expect?! Being 7 feet tall doesn't make it easier to sit in the back either. Some people are strange... set unrealistic expectation and then complain. Don't get me wrong glb is not great, but you get what you pay for. If you want comfort, it starts at around 70k for gas powered, +20k for electric

@fsazhar Жыл бұрын

This isnunfair review, this guy is clearly above average tall. A person upto 6' tall can comfortably sit in the back. Front seats have extendable thigh support which he clearly didn't use. I think you guys have made this video for sake of it. Not a genuine review.