Mercedes-Benz EQC

{{Infobox electric vehicle

| name = Mercedes-Benz EQC

| image = Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC AMG Line (N 293) – f 02042021.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer ={{ubl|Daimler AG (2019–2022)|Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–2023)}}

| aka =

| production = 2019–2023

| assembly = {{Unbulleted list

| Germany: Bremen (Mercedes-Benz Bremen Plant)

| China: Beijing (Beijing Benz){{Cite web|url=https://asiatimes.com/2019/11/mercedes-makes-mark-with-china-built-eqc/|title=Mercedes 'makes mark' with China-built EQC|date=11 November 2019 }}

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| class = Compact luxury crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| platform = Mercedes-Benz MRA Platform

| related = Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

| layout = Dual-motor, four-wheel drive (4matic)

| engine = 2x asynchronous electric motors

| transmission = Single speed with fixed ratio

| battery = 80 kWh lithium ion

| range = {{Unbulleted list

| {{convert|220|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (EPA-estimated){{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/eqc-class/2020/2020-mercedes-benz-eqc-400-prototype-review-ev-suv/|title=2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Prototype Review: Driving Mercedes' EV SUV|date=21 December 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-mercedes-benz-eqc-ev-range-test/|title=2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: A 230-mile range test along the California coast|first=Steven|last=Ewing|website=Roadshow}}

| {{convert|259|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} WLTP{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/348458/mercedes-benz-eqc-uk-price-range/|title=Mercedes-Benz EQC Priced in UK, Rated at 259 Miles Of WLTP Range|date=8 May 2019}}

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| charging = {{Unbulleted list

| 7.4 kW AC / 11 kW AC

| 110 kW DC

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| wheelbase = {{convert|2873|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4761|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1884|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1624|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2425|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp = uk

| predecessor =

| successor =

| designer = Robert Lešnik,{{Cite web|url=https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/picture/The-new-Mercedes-Benz-EQC---Session-design-The-new-face-of-Progressive-Luxury-Stockholm-2018.xhtml?oid=41016113|title=The new Mercedes-Benz EQC - Robert Lesnik, Director Exterior Design|website=group-media.mercedes-benz.com|language=en|access-date=7 July 2022}} Michael Frei{{Cite web|url=https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/picture.xhtml?oid=41062501|title=The new Mercedes-Benz EQC, exterior, design sketch|website=group-media.mercedes-benz.com|language=en|access-date=7 July 2022}}

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The Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2019 to 2023—though its discontinuation only came to light in 2024.{{Cite news|url=https://electrek.co/2018/09/04/mercedes-benz-unveils-eqc-electric-suv-says-its-going-all-in-on-electric/|title=Mercedes-Benz unveils EQC electric SUV, says it's going 'all-in' on electric|date=4 September 2018|work=Electrek|access-date=7 September 2018|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|date=23 January 2020|title=Daimler to build 50,000 Mercedes EQC models this year|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-daimler-electric-eqc-idUSKBN1ZM1SA|access-date=9 July 2020}} It is the first member of the battery electric Mercedes EQ family.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eq/104513/mercedes-to-launch-10-all-electric-models-by-2022|title=Mercedes to launch 10 all-electric models by 2022|work=Auto Express|access-date=7 September 2018|language=en}}

History

The EQC is based on the Generation EQ concept that was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/100186/mercedes-generation-eq-concept-reveal/|title=Mercedes Generation EQ concept electrifies Paris with 402 hp|work=Motor1.com|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en}} The final production version was revealed in Sweden on 4 September 2018,{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedrive.com/tech/23339/on-site-in-stockholm-for-the-all-new-mercedes-benz-eqc-400-reveal|title=On Site in Stockholm for the All-New Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Reveal|last=Condon|first=Josh|work=The Drive|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}} and publicly debuted at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eq/102353/new-electric-mercedes-eqc-suv-revealed-with-280-mile-range|title=New electric Mercedes EQC SUV revealed with 280-mile range|work=Auto Express|access-date=7 September 2018|language=en}}

Production of the EQC ended in the second half of 2023.{{Cite web |title=Mercedes supprime (déjà) l'une de ses toutes premières voitures électriques |url=https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/toute-l-actualite/article/39412-mercedes-supprime-deja-lune-de-ses-toutes-premieres-voitures-electriques |website=automobile magazine|date=11 July 2023 }}

Design

The EQC is based on the GLC and shares the same wheelbase dimensions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mercedes-benz-eqc-all-electric-suv-revealed|title=New Mercedes-Benz EQC: all-electric SUV revealed {{!}} Autocar|website=Autocar|language=en|access-date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501164146/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mercedes-benz-eqc-all-electric-suv-revealed|archive-date=1 May 2019|url-status=dead}} It is a five-seater vehicle and has a trunk capacity of {{Convert|500|litres|ft3}}.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/eq/102353/mercedes-eqc-electric-suv-spied-in-production-form|title=New electric Mercedes EQC SUV revealed with 280-mile range|work=Auto Express|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en}}

The EQC400 4MATIC is powered by 2 asynchronous electric motors, fitted on the front and rear axles, and produces {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/story/mercedes-benz-eqc-electric-suv/|title=Mercedes Challenges Tesla With an All-Electric SUV|magazine=WIRED|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}} It has an electronically limited top speed of {{convert|180|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite news|url=https://www.slashgear.com/2020-mercedes-benz-eqc-electric-suv-revealed-range-specifications-tech-04544357/|title=2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC revealed: EV range, power & all the tech|date=4 September 2018|work=SlashGear|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}}

The 80 kWh battery pack has a modular design and consists of 384 lithium-ion cells.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltaylor/2018/09/04/better-late-than-never-as-eqc-leads-mercedes-benz-ev-assault/|title=Better Late Than Never As EQC Leads Mercedes-Benz EV Assault|last=Taylor|first=Michael|work=Forbes|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en}} It can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 40 minutes, via a DC fast charger.{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/04/mercedes-benz-unveils-the-eqc-to-kick-off-12-billion-electric-offensive/|title=Mercedes-Benz unveils the EQC to kick off $12 billion electric offensive|work=TechCrunch|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}}

Steering wheel paddle shifters allow for the selection of varying levels of brake energy regeneration.{{Cite news|url=https://driving.ca/mercedes-benz/auto-news/news/first-look-2020-mercedes-benz-eqc|title=First Look: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC|date=4 September 2018|work=Driving|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}}

File:2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Sport 4MATIC.jpg|EQC400 Sport 4MATIC

File:2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 AMG Line 4MATIC Rear.jpg|EQC400 AMG Line 4MATIC rear

File:Mercedes, Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A1362).jpg|EQC400 Sport 4MATIC rear

File:Mercedes-Benz EQC (04).jpg|Interior

Equipment

Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic collision avoidance, and two 10.25-inch interior displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.{{Cite news|url=https://www.slashgear.com/2020-mercedes-eqc-electric-suv-five-things-to-know-04544362/|title=5 things to know about the 2020 Mercedes EQC electric SUV|date=4 September 2018|work=SlashGear|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}} All models feature the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which features a voice-controlled smart-assistant that can be activated by saying "Hey Mercedes".{{Cite web|url=https://www.cars.com/articles/look-out-tesla-heres-the-eqc-the-mercedes-benz-of-electric-suvs-1420702793297/|title=Look Out Tesla: Here's the EQC, the 'Mercedes-Benz of Electric SUVs'|website=cars.com|access-date=5 September 2018}} It can display charging information and energy consumption figures.{{Cite news|url=https://www.caradvice.com.au/682061/2020-mercedes-benz-eqc-revealed/|title=2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC revealed: 300kW EV debuts in Stockholm {{!}} CarAdvice|work=CarAdvice.com|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-GB}} The navigation system can also suggest routes that include charging stations depending on the remaining charge of the battery,{{Cite news|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/mercedes-benz-eqc-electric-crossover-world-premiere/65070/|title=Mercedes-Benz EQC all-electric crossover makes world debut {{!}} Car News {{!}} Auto123|work=auto123.com|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-CA}} as well as simple destination entry using what3words.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}

Models

The specifications include:{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}

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!Model

!Years

!Power

!Torque

!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}

!Top speed

!Range (WLTP)

!Range (EPA)

EQC350
4MATIC

| 2019–

| {{convert|210|kW|hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|590|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| 6.9 s

| {{convert|180|kph|mph|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|415|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|354|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

EQC400
4MATIC

| 2019–

| {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|760|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| 5.1 s

| {{convert|180|kph|mph|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|417|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

| {{convert|354|km|mi|0|abbr=on|disp=br()}}

Safety

The 2019 EQC received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mercedes-benz/eqc/38095|title=Official Mercedes-Benz EQ C 2019 safety rating|website=euroncap.com|language=en|access-date=6 October 2019}}

{{Euro NCAP

| year=2019

| overall_stars=5

| description=Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC

| adult_points=36.6

| adult_percent=96

| child_points=44.1

| child_percent=90

| pedestrian_points=36.2

| pedestrian_percent=75

| safety_points=9.9

| safety_percent=75