Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4MATIC & EQC400 AMG Line 4MATIC launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched not one but three fully-electric cars in the country. While we have already covered the launch of the EQS450+ which is the grandest EQ model in the country. It is now time to discuss the first-ever, fully-electric EQC and EQB.

The EQC is available in Malaysia as EQC400 AMG Line and as mentioned it is the first fully-electric production Mercedes-Benz model.

With an estimated price tag of RM 390,000, the EQC400 AMG Line gains its power from two electric motors (one at the front and other at the rear) that drive all four wheels. An 80 kWh battery fuels the e-motors and returns an electric range of up to 437 km. The motors generate a maximum power of 408 hp and 760 Nm of torque. On the performance front, the EQC takes 5.1 seconds to complete the century sprint and attain a top speed of 180 kmph.

The EQC takes approximately 7.5 hours to get fully charged via 11kW AC charging and 40 minutes to get 80% charged with 110kW DC fast charging.

Mercedes-Benz EQC400 AMG Line 4MATIC key features -

• Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus (blue lighting indicating its electric nature)
• 20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheel
• AMG Line bodykit
• Nappa leather sport steering with shift paddles
• Electronically adjustable front seats
• Man-made Nappa leather dashboard

• Dual 10.25-inch displays, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Head up display
• Burmester Surround Sound System
• Wireless charging
• Driving Assistance Package
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
• Parking Package with 360-degree view
• Active Parking Assist

Another Mercedes-Benz EV to enter Malaysia is the EQB350 4MATIC. After the EQA, it is the second all-electric compact car in the EQ range.

With an estimated price tag of RM 330,000, the EQB350 4MATIC packs ideal motors that generate a maximum power of 292 PS and a peak torque of 520 Nm. It archives the 0-100 kmph sprint in just 6.2 secs and tops out at 160 kmph.

The e-motors are fueled by a 66.5 kWh, 420-volt lithium-ion battery pack. It comes with a standard 11 kW charger that uses an 11kW three-phase charging outlet that takes 5 hr 45 mins to fully charge the battery. The 100kW DC charger takes around 32 minutes to take the charge from 10 to 80%. The EV returns an electric driving range of up to 423 km.

Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4MATIC key features -

• LED High Performance headlamps
• 19-inch five-spoke light-alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Luggage capacity of 465 litres to 1,620 litres
• Comfort suspension
• Nappa leather multifunction sports steering with shift paddles
• Wireless charging
• MBUX Interior Assistant
• Head-up display

• Thermotronic climate control
• Parking Package with 360-degree camera
• Driving Assistance Package
• Active Blindspot Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Steering Assist
• Exit Warning function

What do you think of the new Mercedes-Benz EQ models? Which one do you find the most stunning? Let it be known in the comments.

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