{"id":"mercedes-benz-eqb-350-4matic-2024","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqb","variant_name":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC","model_year":2024,"battery_capacity_kwh":70.5,"battery_usable_kwh":66.5,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":8,"battery_warranty_km":160000,"range_wltp_km":423,"range_real_world_km":355,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":18.9,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":20.8,"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":2,"drive_type":"AWD","total_power_kw":215.0,"total_torque_nm":520.0,"acceleration_0_100_sec":6.2,"top_speed_kph":160,"weight_curb_kg":2285,"weight_gross_kg":2840,"payload_kg":555,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":1700,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":4684,"width_mm":1834,"height_mm":1667,"wheelbase_mm":2829,"ground_clearance_mm":159,"trunk_capacity_liters":495,"trunk_max_liters":1620,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","created_at":"2026-02-08T04:00:00Z","updated_at":"2026-02-08T04:00:00Z","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQB","body_style":"suv","segment":"J","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":64990,"price_including_vat":64990,"available_from":"2021-10-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC at €64,990 is the performance flagship variant,\noffering 215kW/292hp AWD power and 6.2s 0-100 km/h acceleration. This makes it\nthe fastest EQB, targeting buyers who prioritize performance over range.\n\nCRITICAL: LAST VARIANT UNDER €70,000 THRESHOLD (barely!)\n- Base price: €64,990 (€5,010 buffer to €70k)\n- With AMG Line: €69,750 (€250 buffer - still qualifies!)\n- With AMG + Premium: €72,725 (EXCEEDS - loses tax benefit!)\n\nCompany car tax positioning:\n- At €64,990: 0.25% monthly = €162.48 taxable benefit\n- If over €70k: 1.0% monthly = €649.90+ taxable benefit\n- Annual savings: ~€4,875/year staying under threshold\n- BE VERY CAREFUL with options!\n\nPerformance comparison across EQB range:\n\n| Variant | Power | 0-100s | Range | Price | €/kW |\n|---------|-------|--------|-------|-------|------|\n| 250+ FWD | 140kW | 9.0s | 474km | €56,990 | €407 |\n| 300 4M | 168kW | 8.0s | 423km | €60,590 | €361 |\n| 350 4M | 215kW | 6.2s | 411km | €64,990 | €302 |\n\nBest value: 350 4MATIC (€302/kW) - most power per euro\n\nIs 350 worth €8,000 over 250+?\n- Power: +75kW (+54% more power)\n- Acceleration: -2.8s 0-100 (-31% faster)\n- AWD: 4MATIC vs FWD (much better traction)\n- Range: -63km WLTP (-13.3% less range)\n- Value: Better €/kW ratio than 250+ or 300\n\nYES if:\n- You love fast acceleration and sporty driving\n- You need AWD for winter/mountains\n- €8,000 difference not significant\n- Performance > range priority\n\nNO if:\n- Range anxiety (411km vs 474km is meaningful)\n- Budget conscious (€8k is a lot)\n- Mainly city/commute driving (overkill)\n- Family 7-seater focus (250+ better value)\n\nRecommended configuration (stay under €70k!):\n- Base EQB 350 4MATIC: €64,990\n- AMG Line: +€4,760 = €69,750 (SAFE - under €70k!)\n- Stop there! Don't add more packages.\n- Alternative: Skip AMG, add Premium + Driver Assist\n\nCompetitive analysis:\n- BMW iX1 xDrive30: €55,000, 230kW/313hp, 440km, better value\n- Audi Q4 e-tron 45 quattro: €53,900, 220kW/299hp, 520km, MUCH better value\n- Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC: €64,990, 215kW/292hp, 411km, premium brand\n\nBrutal truth: The EQB 350 4MATIC is expensive for what you get.\n- BMW iX1 is faster, cheaper, more range\n- Audi Q4 is faster, cheaper, MUCH more range\n- Only advantage: Mercedes badge + optional 7 seats\n\nWho buys the 350?\n- Mercedes brand loyalists\n- Families needing 7 seats + performance\n- Company car drivers maxing out under €70k threshold\n- Buyers who prioritize badge over specs\n\nStrengths:\n- Fastest EQB (6.2s 0-100)\n- Still qualifies for 0.25% tax (if careful with options)\n- AWD 4MATIC standard\n- Mercedes brand prestige\n- Optional 7 seats (unique vs competitors)\n\nWeaknesses:\n- Expensive vs competition (€11k more than Audi Q4 45 quattro)\n- Modest 100kW DC charging (competitors: 150-175kW)\n- Shortest range of EQB family (411km)\n- Easy to exceed €70k with options (lose tax benefit)\n- Less space and range than cheaper competitors\n\nVerdict: Buy if brand matters more than value. Otherwise, BMW iX1 or Audi Q4 offer\nbetter performance and range for less money. The 350's main appeal is Mercedes\nbadge + 7-seat option + staying under €70k company car threshold (barely).\n"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":67490,"price_including_vat":67490,"available_from":"2024-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC compact electric SUV. AWD, 292 hp,\n66.5 kWh battery, ~400 km WLTP range. Prices include 21% IVA.\nHigher performance variant of the EQB range for the Spanish market.\n"},{"market_code":"FR","currency":"EUR","price_base":63250,"price_including_vat":63250,"available_from":"2024-01-01","availability_status":"available"},{"market_code":"PL","currency":"PLN","price_base":309900,"price_including_vat":309900,"available_from":"2024-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC compact electric SUV. AWD, 292 hp,\n66.5 kWh battery, ~400 km WLTP range. Prices include 23% VAT.\nHigher performance EQB variant for the Polish market.\n"}]}