Similar to the all-gas GLB, Mercedes’ new electric pleases on most fronts with longer range and more powerful iterations likely to follow.Mercedes-Benz is amping up its electric stable with three SUVs and a sedan joining its flagship EQS luxury sedan.
The electric EQB follows that formula, albeit with standard all-wheel drive, a higher sticker, quieter operation and a few unique design elements. Price starts at $55,550 versus $40,850 for the GLB. You save on fuel, but that’s a big dollar gap. One oddity that news media have been reporting about Mercedes EQ vehicles is a $1,200 annual subscription fee to speed up acceleration. Thanks for starting this trend, Tesla.
There are three trim levels, Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle, the latter starting at $61,400 for the EQS350. Navigation is standard on infotainment units across the line and includes data on charging stations and the amount of power that will be left when you arrive at your destination. The 10.5-inch touchscreen also can receive input from voice commands, a pad on the center console as well as tiny pads on the steering wheel.