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Mercedes-Benz EQC
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG (2019–2022) Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–2023)
Production	2019–2023
Assembly	Germany: Bremen (Mercedes-Benz Bremen Plant) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz)
Designer	Robert Lešnik, Michael Frei
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Dual-motor, four-wheel drive (4matic)
Platform	Mercedes-Benz MRA Platform
Related	Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Powertrain
Engine	2x asynchronous electric motors
Transmission	Single speed with fixed ratio
Battery	80 kWh lithium ion
Range	220 mi (354 km) (EPA-estimated) 259 mi (417 km) WLTP
Plug-in charging	7.4 kW AC / 11 kW AC 110 kW DC
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,873 mm (113.1 in)
Length	4,761 mm (187.4 in)
Width	1,884 mm (74.2 in)
Height	1,624 mm (63.9 in)
Kerb weight	2,425 kg (5,346 lb)

The Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2019. It is the first member of the battery electric Mercedes EQ family.

History

The EQC is based on the Generation EQ concept that was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The final production version was revealed in Sweden on 4 September 2018, and publicly debuted at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

Production of the EQC ended in the second half of 2023.

Design

The EQC is based on the GLC and shares the same wheelbase dimensions. It is a five-seater vehicle and has a trunk capacity of 500 litres (18 cu ft).

The EQC400 4MATIC is powered by 2 asynchronous electric motors, fitted on the front and rear axles, and produces 300 kW (402 hp). It has an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).

The 80 kWh battery pack has a modular design and consists of 384 lithium-ion cells. It can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 40 minutes, via a DC fast charger.

Steering wheel paddle shifters allow for the selection of varying levels of brake energy regeneration.

• EQC400 Sport 4MATIC
• EQC400 AMG Line 4MATIC rear
• EQC400 Sport 4MATIC rear
• 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. 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". It can display charging information and energy consumption figures. The navigation system can also suggest routes that include charging stations depending on the remaining charge of the battery, as well as simple destination entry using what3words.

Models

The specifications include:

Safety

The 2019 EQC received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.

Euro NCAP test results
Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC (2019)

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	36.6	96%
Child occupant:	44.1	90%
Pedestrian:	36.2	75%
Safety assist:	9.9	75%

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External links

• Official website

• Mercedes-Benz vehicles
• Production electric cars
• All-wheel-drive vehicles
• Cars introduced in 2018
• Compact sport utility vehicles
• Luxury crossover sport utility vehicles
• Euro NCAP small off-road
• 2020s cars
• Mercedes-EQ