Mercedes-Benz EQB

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a six-seat electric SUV measuring 4,688 mm in length, with production beginning in 2021. In Norway, new registrations totalled 5,298 from 2021 to 2025, with registrations peaking at 2,095 in 2025. The vehicle emits 0 g/km COâ‚‚ under WLTP testing for EU/EEA registrations in 2025 and has a top speed of 160 km/h. The model has been subject to 2 recall campaigns in EU Safety Gate and 5 with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2021 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 146 kW (196 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,123 kg |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 407–489 km |
| Length | 4,688 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,701 mm |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Mercedes-Benz EQB registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (26,763 cars), engine power from 22 countries, kerb weight from 24 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Mercedes-Benz EQB registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
5,298 Mercedes-Benz EQB cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2021–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 140 kW (188 hp) | 2,107 kg | 2022–2025 | 233 |
| Electric | 168 kW (225 hp) | 2,170 kg | 2022–2025 | 4,730 |
| Electric | 215 kW (288 hp) | 2,174 kg | 2021–2025 | 335 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mercedes-Benz EQB cars registered for the first time across 24 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,315 |
| Belgium | 5,180 |
| France | 2,792 |
| Denmark | 2,779 |
| Norway | 2,095 |
| Netherlands | 1,714 |
| Sweden | 1,565 |
| Spain | 637 |
| Portugal | 609 |
| Austria | 492 |
| Italy | 364 |
| Luxembourg | 281 |
| Poland | 280 |
| Finland | 277 |
| Czechia | 98 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQB, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Version | Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQB 250+ | 140 kW (188 hp) | 489 km | 455–528 km | 166 Wh/km | 2022–2026 | 5,019 |
| EQB 300 4MATIC | 168 kW (225 hp) | 407 km | 401–420 km | 186 Wh/km | 2021–2025 | 451 |
| EQB 350 4MATIC | 215 kW (288 hp) | 407 km | 398–432 km | 188 Wh/km | 2022–2025 | 127 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 220 complaints for the Mercedes-Benz EQB, most often about electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, engine. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
2 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 5 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-01-28
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-04-21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005.
NHTSA campaign 25V050000 · reported 07/02/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC, and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The bus bar in the high voltage battery may be secured with incorrect screws, which can cause the system to have a sudden loss of drive power without warning.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025080004.
NHTSA campaign 25V487000 · reported 25/07/2025
- POWER TRAINUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 and EQB 350 vehicles. The welded spur gear within the front axle electric drivetrain may not have been welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060007.
NHTSA campaign 24V331000 · reported 10/05/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 25V050 will need to be repaired again. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120005. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V894000 · reported 19/12/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V050 or 25V894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V073000 · reported 07/02/2026
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Mercedes-Benz EQB?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQB has a rated top speed of 160 km/h.
- How much power does the Mercedes-Benz EQB have?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQB produces 146 kW (196 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz EQB?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQB is 4,688 mm long, 1,834 mm wide and 1,701 mm tall.
- How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQB weigh?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQB has a kerb weight of about 2,123 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz EQB?
- A new Mercedes-Benz EQB registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
- How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz EQB have?
- The Mercedes-Benz EQB has 6 seats.
- What is the range of the Mercedes-Benz EQB?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the Mercedes-Benz EQB is 407 to 489 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.