2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB Plus City Edition X243

• The 2025 Mercedes‑Benz EQB Plus City Edition X243 adds refined styling, a spacious cabin for up to seven, and sharp LED lighting.

• Upgraded battery and electric motors deliver practical range (~250 mi) and quick charging — well-suited for urban EV buyers.

• Positioned against EV rivals like BMW iX1 and Volvo XC40 Recharge, it brings familiar Mercedes luxury in a compact EV format.

Familiar Shape, Sharpened Front

The EQB Plus City Edition X243 isn’t redefining the boxy electric SUV silhouette. Instead, it sharpens it. The revamped front end features the new Black Panel grille and crisp LED lighting, lending a cleaner, more purposeful look. From the side, it's still the familiar EQB: tall-ish, practical, but with a planted presence thanks to stout wheel arches and 18‑ or 19‑inch wheels filling the arches nicely.

Room for Seven, Cabin Detail

Mercedes keeps the third row in play—big bonus in this class. Measuring 4,463 mm long with a 2,729 mm wheelbase, it delivers real-world versatility. That cabin’s a showcase: twin 10.25″ screens, ambient lighting, and rose‑gold trim provide refinement without feeling overdone. It’s clearly luxury, but one you can live with day to day.

Powertrain & EV Practicality

Under the floor sits a 70.5 kWh battery that supports front‑motor EQB 250+ and twin‑motor 350 4MATIC versions. The base setup pushes about 188 hp, enough to hit 0–60 mph in roughly 8.5 seconds. Step up to the 350 and you get nearly 288 hp and all‑wheel drive. Charging is straightforward: 100 kW DC fast charge gets you from 10–80% in about 35 minutes, while an 11 kW home charger fills overnight. Range? Around 250 miles on the 250+, a solid number for most buyers.

Tech You Notice, Not Flaunt

Forget gimmicks. You get MBUX with voice control, navigation, and dual screens. Heated seats, panoramic roof, adaptive cruise—nothing flashy, just thoughtful. The driving remains quiet and refined, with independent suspension dampening city chatter. One-pedal regen is smooth, though some critics note the brake pedal still needs finesse.

Cross‑Shop With the Usual Suspects

Priced from about US$53K for the EQB 250+, up to US$60 K for the 350 4MATIC, it lands nicely between the Volvo XC40 Recharge and BMW iX1. The XC40 offers more range, the iX1 more punch, but the EQB leans premium interior and practicality—especially with that third row.

Technical Specification

• Performance

  • EQB 250+: 140 kW (188 hp), 385 Nm of torque

  • EQB 350 4MATIC: 215 kW (288 hp), 520 Nm of torque

  • 0–60 mph: approx. 8.5 seconds (EQB 250+), approx. 5.8 seconds (EQB 350 4MATIC)

• Body Measurements

  • Length: 4,684 mm (184.4 in)

  • Width (excluding mirrors): 1,834 mm (72.2 in)

  • Height: 1,666 mm (65.6 in)

  • Wheelbase: 2,829 mm (111.4 in)

  • Curb weight: approx. 2,112 kg (4,652 lb), varies by variant

• Powertrain

  • EQB 250+: Single front-mounted asynchronous electric motor

  • EQB 350 4MATIC: Dual motors (front ASM + rear PSM), all-wheel drive

  • Battery: 70.5 kWh usable lithium-ion

  • Transmission: Single-speed fixed gear

  • Platform: MFA2 (shared with GLA and EQA)

• Capacities & Charging

  • Cargo volume:

    • 735 L (25.9 cu ft) behind second row

    • 1,750 L (61.8 cu ft) with seats folded

  • Charging:

    • AC: 9.6–11 kW onboard charger (10–100% in approx. 8.3 hours)

    • DC Fast-Charging: Up to 100 kW (10–80% in approx. 35 minutes)

  • Range:

    • EQB 250+: approx. 402 km (250 mi) EPA / 536 km WLTP

    • EQB 350 4MATIC: approx. 332 km (206 mi) EPA

• Price

  • United States:

    • EQB 250+: starting at $53,050

    • EQB 300 AWD: starting at $57,200

    • EQB 350 4MATIC: starting at $60,850

  • Australia (City Edition): approx. AUD 85,400 (includes 3-year service and home charging)

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