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21 Mercedes-Benz EQC EQC 400 300kW AMG Line Premium Plus 80kWh 5dr Auto

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£249 Deposit
£723.58 Per month

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Acoustic ambient protectionDYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Easy-pack tailgateElectronic Power Steering (EPS)
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate controlHard-disk navigation
Head up DisplayMBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX Interior assistantMercedes Benz emergency call system
Mercedes me connectTraffic sign assist
Wireless smartphone charging 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger4MATIC all wheel drive
Charging cable for wall box and public charging station - Type 2(mode 3) 5mCharging system - AC charging system rated at 7.4kW and 110kW DC charging system
Combined charging system CCS-2 connectorComfort suspension with self levelling rear air suspension

Entertainment

Burmester surround sound system - 13 high performance speakers and 9 channel DSP amplifier + total 590 W output powerDAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system with 10.25" instrument and 10.25" media display with touchscreen 

Exterior Features

Aluminium running boardsAMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG specific rear apron with visible air outlets, black diffuser insert and chrome trim elementsBadge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
Electric sliding sunroofFront and rear LED light band
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glassHigh gloss black exterior mirror housing
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functionsPrivacy glass

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in the load area3 spoke AMG multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with chrome control panels and flattened bottom section with perforated grip area
40:20:40 split folding rear seatsAMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with aluminium rubber studs
AMG floor matsAMG sports seats
Black fabric roof linerCharging socket
Dashboard in ARTICO man-made leather with metallised look finish and rose gold pipingFront and rear head restraints
Heated front seatsInterior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Leather upholstery 

Packs

Air balance package - EQCEnergizing package - EQC
Interior light package - EQCKeyless go comfort package - EQC
Mirror package with heated door mirror - EQCParking package with active parking assist and 360 degree camera - EQC
Stowage package - EQC 

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
ABSRadar-based recuperation

Security

Urban guard vehicle protection 

Trim

Anthracite carbon fibre look trim with high gloss centre console 

Wheels

21" AMG mutli spoke alloy wheels painted black with high sheen finishSummer tyres
Tirefit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh80Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)2445
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-100Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)660Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW6.4Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)40
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change10-80Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW110
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationRight Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles259
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity80WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb23.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH23.8WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL22.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb2.6WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH2.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL2.8WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb393
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH388WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL393
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb244WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH241
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL244 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0Noise Level dB(A)68

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0
Badge Power408Coin Description80kWh
Coin SeriesAmg Line Prem PlusGeneration Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0750EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years2NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %90NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %75NCAP Safety Assist %75
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)5.1Engine Power - BHP408
Engine Power - KW300Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4100Engine Torque - LBS.FT561
Engine Torque - MKG77.5Engine Torque - NM760
Engine Torque - RPM2000Top Speed112

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/45 R21
Tyre Size Rear255/40 R21Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleAMG MULTI SPOKEWheel Type21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1622Length4774
Wheelbase2873Width1884
Width (including mirrors)2096 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2940Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1460
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)500Max. Loading Weight520
Max. Roof Load75Max. Towing Weight - Braked1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight2420
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.8
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Mercedes-Benz EQC

The EQC represented Mercedes' first serious foray into the full-EV market. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes EQC is a large luxury SUV that's fully electric but it's very much a product typical of the Three Pointed Star. It's extremely class-competitive in terms of things like driving range, cabin practicality and charging time replenishment. And arguably segment leading in terms of interior finish and driving refinement.

Background

As the biggest premium automotive brand in the world, Mercedes has been a little slow off the mark when it comes to full-electric technology. A decade ago, an 'E-Cell' version of the A-Class was piloted with a few buyers; a few years on from that, there was a battery-powered version of the old MK2 model B-Class co-developed with Tesla; and there've been various battery-powered smart models. That's been about it though, for full-EVs from the Three-Pointed Star. Until the launch in the Spring 2018 of this EQC Crossover. It's directly aimed at three arch-rivals, the Audi e-tron, the BMW iX3 and the Jaguar I-PACE. How does it stack up? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

This EQC's 80kWh battery is of slightly lower capacity than the one you'll find in either of its two biggest rivals, the Jaguar I-PACE and the Audi Q8 e-tron quattro 50, but it doesn't affect the eagerness of this car's drive dynamics in comparison to these key competitors, thanks to a slightly greater torque output. This Mercedes is lighter than the Audi, but the EQC's maximum 254 mile driving range is still 27 miles behind the Q8 e-tron. On the move, all electric vehicles are of course very quiet, but this one is particularly silent, Mercedes having taken great trouble to reduce the levels of road and tyre roar that always become more evident at the wheel of any EV. There's plenty to get to grips with if you're to make the most of the EQC driving experience. There are five driving modes ('Comfort', 'Sport', 'Eco', 'Individual' and 'Maximum range'); and five different battery regeneration programs (the latter selectable via paddles behind the steering wheel). There's also an 'auto' regeneration mode that uses the car's speed limit detection, navigation systems and radar cruise control to blend the regenerative braking of the electric motors up and down automatically. Switch to 'Sport' and it's certainly quick, thanks to a 408hp total output and 765Nm of torque. As a result, 62mph from rest occupies just 5.1s, but the top speed is limited to 111mph.

Design and Build

Size-wise, the EQC sits between the Mercedes brand's mid-sized GLC and large GLE SUV models. It shares most with the GLC, though is 100mm longer but, like its main European rivals, can only take two rows of seats. Though the outward styling may be somewhat generic, the car is more recognisable as a Benz when you take a seat within. The brand's usual twin widescreen dashboard displays feature again here. In addition, there are a few fresh design details, some extra ambient lighting features, some eco-orientated trimming materials, plus of course you get a range of EV-specific displays. There's a significantly higher-set driving position than you get in, say, a Jaguar I-PACE, which helps with all-round visibility. And there's the neat MBUX Mercedes infotainment system with its clever "Hey Mercedes" voice-controlled functionality, though it's very far from being infallible. In the rear, it's reasonably spacious, though headroom isn't helped by the raised floor (necessary to accommodate the large battery pack beneath) and what is a relatively low roofline for a family-shaped SUV. There's a 500-litre boot out back, which is reasonably large by class standards, but some way off the 660-litre trunk size of an Audi e-tron. It's easy to fold the 40:20:40-split rear bench.

Market and Model

There's a single 'EQC 400' package on offer at present, but it's available in three different trim packages at prices starting at just under £75,000 and range to just under £82,000. The spec options start at 'AMG Line', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus'. Even base models come as standard with Multibeam LED Headlights, 20-inch AMG alloy wheels and Active Parking Assist with a reversing camera. Inside, there's a 10.25-inch touchscreen media display and instrument cluster, a Seat Comfort package with electro-pneumatic four-way lumbar support for the front heated chairs, plus you get ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours. Blind Spot Assist and a Keyless-Go Comfort keyless-entry package also feature. The various 'AMG Line' trims also include an AMG black panel radiator grille in a twin-blade design, running boards, an AMG front apron in a jet-wing design, plus chrome and high-gloss black-trimmed air inlets high-gloss black. Inside, there are AMG sport seats in leather upholstery, along with carbon fibre trim. Ritzier versions add niceties like a surround view camera system, a wireless charging mat, a powered sliding roof, leather upholstery and a premium Burmester sound system.

Cost of Ownership

Much of the secret when it comes to creating the ideal luxury EV lies in the delicate balance between battery capacity and weight. The EQC's 80kWh battery is larger than that of a BMW iX3 (70kWh) but smaller than that of a Jaguar I-PACE (90kWh) or an Audi Q8 e-tron quattro 50 (95kWh). The EQC's WLTP-rated operating range (up to 254 miles) compares well to those rivals. Measured under the same WLTP cycle, an iX3 goes 249 miles and an e-tron 55 just 241 miles, though the I-PACE manages a 292 mile reading thanks to its slightly lighter weight. As usual with an EV, steering wheel paddles help you vary brake energy regenerative harvesting and there's a selectable 'Maximum Range' driving mode too. To further help you maximise distance you can travel on a single charge in this Mercedes, the EQC's MBUX multimedia system has numerous EQ-specific functions, such as range display, charge status and energy flow. EQ-optimised navigation can also be set via MBUX, which bases its calculation on the fastest route taking into account the shortest charging time. It also informs the driver of nearby charging points. When you're charging the car from a typical 7.4kW garage-mounted wallbox, you'll need around 11 hours to fully replenish it from empty.

Summary

It's fortunate for Mercedes that its premium brand rivals have been equally tardy about joining the EV revolution. Can they provide a better large electrically powered luxury SUV than this one? After trying an EQC, you might decide not. It might not be as boldly innovative as, say, a Jaguar I-PACE or a BMW iX, but in some ways, it's a more appealing package. After all, you get a nicer cabin than the Jag offers and better build quality than is found in the Tesla. And both of the other two key contenders in this segment (the BMW iX3 and the Audi e-tron) offer a shorter potential operating range. So the EQC looks like a very complete package. It doesn't have the handling prowess of an I-PACE or the streetside wow factor of an iX but you might think this Merc to be an arguably more complete product than both these two rivals. Just as perhaps you expected it to be.

Performance
60%
Handling
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Comfort
80%
Space
70%
Styling
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Build
80%
Value
60%
Equipment
80%
Economy
90%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
60%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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60 monthly payments of£723.58
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£43,664.80
Fixed interest rate5.7%
Representative APR10.9%
Cash price£33,998
Credit amount£33,749
Completion fee£1
Term (months)60

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