Mercedes-Benz EQC

Mercedes-Benz EQC
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The Mercedes-Benz EQC is an electric SUV that began production in 2019. It is powered by an electric motor producing 215 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h, and seats five passengers. The vehicle measures 4,794 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 2,500 kg. In Norway, the EQC saw significant uptake during its early years, with 10,828 new registrations between 2019 and 2022, peaking at 3,748 units in 2021 before declining to 3,385 in 2022.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 2019
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
Engine power380 kW (510 hp)
Kerb weight2,495 kg
Top speed180 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,770 mm
Width1,920 mm
Height1,630 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 5 European countries that registered the Mercedes-Benz EQC in 2025 (16 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz EQC registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz EQC first registrations in Norway per year
201983
20203,612
20213,748
20223,385
20231,127

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mercedes-Benz EQC cars registered for the first time across 5 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Hungary5
France4
Belgium3
Germany3
Ireland1

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQC (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz EQC
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l · 5-cyl113 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl145 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • 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 2021-12-03

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-20

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-09

  • 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 2022-08-19

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 EQC?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a rated top speed of 180 km/h.
How much power does the Mercedes-Benz EQC have?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC produces 380 kW (510 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz EQC?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is 4,770 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,630 mm tall.
How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQC weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC has a kerb weight of about 2,495 kg.
How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz EQC have?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC has 5 seats.