Mercedes-Benz EQC N293 Crossover (2019)

MSRP 65720 GBP28% Neofiliac72% External
Keywords: awdcrossoverdouble-wishboneelectric-vehiclemercedesmercedes-benzmid-sizemulti-link

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Product Overview

The EQC (N293) is the first fully-electric vehicle by Mercedes. It is also the first member of the Mercedes EQ family. Based on the GLC-Class crossover, the EQC is the first step in Mercedes's strategic transition to electrification.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Up to 436km electric range
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • BEV nonsense
  • Greenwashing

What external reviewers found***

External score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent range
  • Superb safety equipment
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Superb electric range
Cons
  • Lacklustre range
  • Expensive compared to other Mercedes-Benz models
  • Expensive compared to alternatives
  • Not the most spacious
  • No driver support system
  • Expensive compared to rivals
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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 1460 L / 51.6 cu-ft
Passengers
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
17.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 235/55 R19, 235/50 R20, 235/45 R21 Rear wheel tires: 235/55 R19, 255/50 R19, 255/45 R20, 255/40 R21
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
85.0 kWh (gross) | 80.0 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Battery | Voltage
405.0 V
Body Style
5-door battery-electric SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height
1624 mm / 63.9 in
Size | Length
4762 mm / 187.5 in
Size | Width
1884 mm / 74.2 in | 2096 mm / 82.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1624.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Weight
2420.0 kg / 5335.2 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 19, 8J x 19, 7.5J x 20, 8J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 8J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9J x 21
Wheelbase
2873 mm / 113.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
Electric Range
436.0 km / 270.9 mi
Top Speed
180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Transmission | Gears
1-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2019

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
With 500 litres of storage space, the boot is biggish but not exceptionally so. The car’s driving experience has no shortage of features to distinguish it from a combustion-engined SUV. It has five driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Individual and Maximum Range) and five different battery regeneration programs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Well-appointed interior
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Expensive for what it offers
  • No driver support system

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
It takes a while to negotiate the complexity bound up in the car’s various drive modes and regen settings, and to find the ones that work best for you. In Sport mode, the car feels quick and responsive even for an electric car, thrusting its way up from town speeds very assertively indeed. It may not quite be a match for a Jaguar I-Pace or a Tesla Model 3 on driver appeal, but it should beat an Audi E-tron Quattro.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Impressive range
  • Decent refinement
Cons
  • Not the most refined to drive

autocar[3]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The EQC is a car that has been eagerly anticipated on our fleet for some time. It was declared the winner of an all-electric showdown with the Audi E-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X by our road test team last year. The massive, dasbhboard-length infotainment-and-instruments screen and the head-up display give a futuristic air.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Impressive infotainment system
Cons
  • Lacklustre range

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Mercedes EQC is the manufacturer's first all-electric production vehicle. Power comes from an 80kwh battery, with an electric motor at each axle. Despite weighing in at almost two-and-a-half-tonnes, it is capable of 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds. Prices start from over £65,000 for the entry-level Sport version.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb electric range
  • Lots of safety kit
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals

autoexpress[5]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Eco and Comfort modes are this car's bread and butter, and for the most part, the EQC will run on the front axle's electric motor only. The cabin feels a bit more traditional than some of the competition, and is only differentiated from other Mercs by some new vents, copper accents, and a large, sweeping panel of lines running from the doors and around the back of the dashboard. The centre console is quite fat and eats into the front footwells, while sitting in the back reveals headroom is at a premium.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful and powerful
  • Impressive range
  • Excellent range
Cons
  • Not the most spacious
  • Not the fastest to come to a stop

autoexpress[6]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Mercedes is a little more satisfying because its control weights are better, but neither car offers a great driver connection. Both are much better when driven in a relaxed manner. The e-tron is much more spacious inside than the EQC, especially for passengers in the rear, where there's more leg and headroom. The Audi also has a bigger boot than the Mercedes, at 664 litres more and a very good size considering the battery under the floor.
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Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of interior space
  • Great range
Cons
  • Not as efficient as the e-tron
  • Not as fun to drive

autoexpress[7]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 is a rolling testbed for electric off-roaders. There'll be no production versions of this mad Mercedes but the lessons learned will feed directly into the fully electric G-Class that has been promised. With every turn you make and every hill you climb, you learn that an electric drivetrain is actually a great fit for offroading.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • EQC 4x4x2 is a great off-roader
  • Lots of power
Cons
  • No production version

autoexpress[8]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The 2.5-tonne SUV is the first electric Mercedes under the firm's new EQ sub-brand. Prices begin at £65,720, which is £23,470 more than an entry-level GLC 220 d. Mercedes is all-in on electrification, but unlike Jaguar and some other makers, the German firm has shunned a bespoke EV platform in favour of adapted architecture from combustion-engined cars.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful and quiet
  • Excellent fuel economy
Cons
  • Expensive option packs
  • Expensive for what you get

carmagazine[9]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
£66k for this 400 model in base trim (up to £80k, though less expensive, less powerful versions will arrive next year) It's heavy, you sit high, the steering's numb and there's no clever anti-roll control, all of which mean this isn't a car in which to get too carried away. But visibility is good, epic torque ever-present and there're sack-loads of grip.
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Pros
  • Gorgeous looks
  • Impressive range
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • Quite heavy
  • No anti-roll control

carwow[10]

Reviewer score 86%
Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:
The Mercedes EQC looks like a slinkier, more elegant version of traditional Mercedes SUVs. The infotainment system itself is very easy to use, and actually edges out the systems in the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace for general intuitiveness. There's more than enough space for four adults to stretch out and each seat has ample support.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • Expensive compared to alternatives

cnet[11]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
Under Europe's NEDC test cycle, the Mercedes-Benz EQC can go anywhere between 277 and 293 miles on a full charge. The EQC won't arrive in the US until early 2020, so its official EPA range estimate is still many moons away. You'll likely pay a bit more for the privilege than an Audi E-Tron or Jaguar I-Pace.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent on-road manners
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Expensive compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

digitaltrends[12]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
Mercedes-Benz says the EQC will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. There's no noise or drama, just a healthy shove in the back the instant you floor the pedal. At its lowest setting, it feels a lot like releasing the accelerator in a conventional, gasoline-powered car.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful electric powertrain
  • Impressive range
  • Superb safety equipment
Cons
  • No multi-spoke charging
  • No DCI-PAN

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References

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  2. ^ Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic AMG Line 2019 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/eqc/first-drives/mercedes-benz-eqc-400-4matic-amg-line-2019-uk-review. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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  7. ^ New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eqc/353442/new-mercedes-eqc-4x4x2-review. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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