Mercedes-Benz EQC eSUV – All about Mercedes-Benz EQC ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first all-electric vehicle from the German automaker, and it went on sale in India on October 8, 2020. The new Mercedes-Ben EQC is also the first luxury electric SUV in India and it will be sold under the company’s electric vehicle brand EQ, which made its debut earlier this year, in January 2020. Mercedes-Benz India will start deliveries for the car in a phased manner, and the first phase will include only 50 vehicles, which will be sold in six metro cities – Mumbai, Pune Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru. The introductory price for these first 50 customers stands at Rs. 99.30 lakh (on-road, India).
Mercedes-Benz EQC Exterior Design:
On the design front, The Mercedes-Benz EQC looks a lot different compared to any other Mercedes SUV. Upfront, the SUV comes with a multi-slat grille with a U-shaped chrome surround, along with LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps. There are blue accents inside the headlamps, and an EQC badge above the front fender also treated in blue. The SUV also gets a set of large 20-inch alloy wheels which also come with blue elements that signify the SUV’s electric nature. The rear section, on the other hand, comes with sleek wraparound LED taillights connected by an LED strip and a well-sculpted tailgate.
Mercedes-Benz EQC Interior:
On the inside, the big attraction is the large 12.3-inch dual-screen display that is angled towards the driver and is used for both instrumentation and infotainment. The SUV also gets the latest MBUX infotainment system with Me, Mercedes, offering a range of connected car functions and voice command features. The SUV also gets a multi-functional steering wheel and a signature centre console with the trackpad to control other in-car functions. Other features include automatic climate control, power-adjustable seats with massage function, and a premium Burmester audio system and smartphone connectivity in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mercedes-Benz EQC Engine:
The car Powered by an electric motor with 80kW lithium-ion battery unit that can provide a driving range of 450 km per when fully charged. The electric motors generate a cumulative power of 402 bhp along with 765 Nm of peak torque, and it propels the SUV to do a 0-100 kmph sprint in merely 5.1 seconds, before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 180 kmph. The Mercedes-Benz EQC comes with three charging options – a 50kW DC fast charger, a 7.4kW AC wall charger, and a 2.4kW plug-in charger. While the DC fast charger will take about 90 minutes to charge the battery from 0 to 100 per cent, the AC wall charger, or as Mercedes calls it Wallbox will take 10 hours to do the same. The standard plug charger will take about 21 hours to charge the battery from 0 to 100 per cent.
| Electric Car engine | Mercedes-Benz EQC |
| Battery Capacity | 80.0kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion battery |
| Voltage | 405 voltage |
| Motor Type | 2 Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Max. Power | 402 bhp |
| Max. Torque | 760 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Driving Range | 450 km/charge |
| Performance (0-100 kmph) | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 kmph |
| Mercedes-Benz EQC – Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm |
| Capacity | |
| No. of Doors | 5-Doors |
| Seating Capacity | 5-Person |
| No. of Seating Rows | 2-Rows |
| Bootspace | 500-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 2,425 kg |
| Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone, Coil Springs, Single-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorber, Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link Suspension, Self Levelling Air Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyres | 285/50 R20 |
| Rear Tyres | 285/50 R20 |
Mercedes-Benz EQC – Mileage:
| Name of the Car | Riding Range | Charge Time (AC) | DC Fast Charging 0-80% |
| Mercedes-Benz EQC | 450 kmrs/charge | 10 hours | 90-minutes |
Mercedes-Benz EQC – Features:
Standard Features:-
- 12.3-inch dual-screen display that is angled towards the driver and is used for both instrumentation and infotainment
- MBUX infotainment system with Me, Mercedes, offering a range of connected car functions and voice command features.
- a multi-functional steering wheel
- a signature centre console with the trackpad to control other in-car functions
- Automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable seats with massage function
- Premium Burmester audio system and smartphone connectivity in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ambient lighting
- Touch sensitive buttons for the climate control
- Wireless charger and a sunroof
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Rear multi-view camera with guidelines
- Driver side window one touch up/down with pinch guard
- Rear parking sensor
- Push button start/stop
- Keyless Entry
Safety Features:-
- Seven Air-bags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- Active and passive driver assistance systems
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overspeed Warning
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Hill hold control
- Seat-belt Warning
- Central Locking with Child safety locks
- Rear Parking Sensor and 360-degree camera
Mercedes-Benz EQC Special – Colours:
- Graphite Grey
- High Tech-Silver
- Polar White
Mercedes-Benz EQC – Rivals:
- Jaguar i-Pace
- Audi e-Tron
- Porsche Taycan (Upcoming)
Mercedes-Benz EQC – Ex-showroom Price:
| Mercedes-Benz EQC Price:- 400 4MATIC | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 1,06,80,000 |
| Registration | Rs. 54,600 |
| Insurance | Rs. 4,38,997 |
| Other Charges | Rs. 1,08,800 |
| On Road Price in Delhi | Rs. 1,12,82,397 |
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