{"id":"mercedes-benz-eqb-250-plus-2025","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqb","variant_name":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ 2025","model_year":2025,"battery_capacity_kwh":70.5,"battery_usable_kwh":66.5,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":8,"battery_warranty_km":160000,"range_wltp_km":474,"range_real_world_km":405,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":16.8,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":18.4,"ac_charge_power_kw":11.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":100.0,"dc_peak_power_kw":100.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","motor_type":"permanent magnet","motor_count":1,"drive_type":"FWD","total_power_kw":140.0,"total_torque_nm":385.0,"acceleration_0_100_sec":9.0,"top_speed_kph":160,"weight_curb_kg":2175,"weight_gross_kg":2730,"payload_kg":555,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":1800,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":4684,"width_mm":1834,"height_mm":1667,"wheelbase_mm":2829,"ground_clearance_mm":155,"trunk_capacity_liters":495,"trunk_max_liters":1620,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","created_at":"2026-02-09T08:15:00Z","updated_at":"2026-02-09T08:15:00Z","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQB","body_style":"suv","segment":"J","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":57990,"price_including_vat":57990,"available_from":"2024-09-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ 2025 at €57,990 is the most affordable EQB variant and offers\nthe best range (474km WLTP) thanks to FWD efficiency. It's the only premium\ncompact SUV offering optional 7-seat configuration.\n\n2025 MODEL YEAR UPDATES:\n- Updated MBUX infotainment with 11.9-inch touchscreen (vs 10.25-inch)\n- Wireless smartphone charging now standard (was optional)\n- Enhanced voice control\n- Minor interior trim refinements\n- Price increase: €1,000 (€56,990 → €57,990)\n\nKEY ADVANTAGE: Qualifies for 0.25% company car tax (under €70,000 threshold)\n- Monthly taxable benefit: €144.98 (vs €579.90 if 1% rate)\n- Annual tax savings: ~€4,350/year for typical company car driver\n\nPopular configuration:\n- AMG Line (€4,950) - sporty look, 20-inch wheels\n- Third row seats (€1,850) - essential for 7-seater families\n- Premium Package (€3,100) - enhanced infotainment, navigation, Burmester audio\n- Driver Assistance Package Plus (€2,480) - advanced ADAS\n- Total: €70,370 (just over €70k threshold, but marginal)\n\nCompetitive positioning:\n- BMW iX1 xDrive30: Similar price (€56,500) but only 5 seats, AWD standard\n- Audi Q4 e-tron 45 quattro: €54,900, larger, AWD, better value but less premium\n- Tesla Model Y RWD: €44,990, more range, better tech, but less premium interior\n- Volkswagen ID.4 Pro: €47,995, good value, less premium\n\nStrengths:\n- Only premium 7-seat compact EV available\n- Mercedes brand prestige and build quality\n- Best EQB range: 474km WLTP\n- Standard heat pump\n- Updated MBUX infotainment (2025)\n- Wireless charging now standard\n- Company car tax advantage\n\nWeaknesses:\n- Modest 100kW DC charging (slower than competitors)\n- Third row very cramped (kids only)\n- Small trunk with 7 seats (190L)\n- FWD only (no quattro)\n- Higher base price than competitors\n- Price increase for 2025 MY\n\nTypical delivery: 8 weeks (improved availability vs 2024, production in Hungary)\n"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":53900,"price_including_vat":53900,"available_from":"2025-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ available in Spain through Mercedes-Benz dealer network.\nPrices include 21% IVA. 7-seat compact electric SUV.\nPopular with families, competes with BMW iX1 and Volvo EX40.\n"}]}