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The seven-seater EQB, with its modest styling, didn’t quite cause a stir in the market, so Mercedes-Benz decided to pull out its trump card – the AMG treatment. With AMG touches, things naturally get more aggressive, and the EQB 350 doesn’t disappoint. It sits on 10-spoke 19-inch AMG wheels, sports a star-pattern AMG grille, and an aggressive AMG front bumper. The rear bumper also gets a diffuser now.
The first order of business for my morning was a car wash. Once that gleaming Designo Patagonia Red paint emerged from the suds, it positively radiated under the bright sun. The EQB 350 retains its all-wheel drive, dual-motor setup, producing a combined 288bhp and 520Nm. And I knew these figures mean that to even test the acceleration, I need a free road without traffic. I started at 92 per cent battery with 410km range on the range readout, and used maximum regen in the city to feed some juice back into the 66.5kWh battery. As the roads started to free up, my pace got quicker, and mountain roads with tight bends led me to my destination. The EQB 350 is torquey, with 0 to 100kmph coming up in just 6.2 seconds. The AWD helps with grip and stability, and makes the car much more fun to drive, as compared to the EQB 250 with FWD. The AMG Sport steering wheel danced in my hands as I weaved through those curves, and the carbon fibre accents in the cabin only added to the allure. I could feel the EQB growing on me, earning its rightful spot on my list of recommended EVs. The smooth but responsive drivetrain, paired with the 4Matic system and a soft-suspension setup, makes the EQB 350 a versatile SUV, that can be used in the city, and will gladly enjoy some highway driving time too.
With a price tag of ₹77.5 lakh, it does sit at the higher end of the spectrum compared to contenders like the Kia EV6 or Volvo C40 Recharge. However, the luxurious Mercedes-Benz touch and the AMG line treatment provide a compelling justification for that premium price point.
