DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz EQB
3 model years from 2022 to 2025, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 251 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (22)
- Interest
- 1,973 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2025 EQB in brief
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,497 lb (Class 250 4dr SUV).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 251 miles and takes about 8.25 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has 3 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2025, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (29), unknown or other (8), fuel/propulsion system (7).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2022 is the year to avoid.
2022 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 6 campaigns and 38 owner complaints.
How the 2022 EQB compares
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 243 miles and takes about 8.25 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Mercedes-Benz EQB (X243) is a seven-seat battery electric mid-size D-segment crossover SUV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from 2021 to 2026.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-Benz EQB", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2025 EQB pros & cons
Full 2025 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 EQB
14 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 4 crash reports
Year to avoid2022 EQB
22 owner complaints · 6 recalls
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2025 EQB
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →