I have owned my Mercedes EQC 400 Sport (base edition) for about three months now and I have to say that Rory has got his review super correct here. The EQC is not built for aggressive bend driving. It is built for comfort and refinement which most Mercedes ordinary drivers appreciate very much. I have driven both Audi E-tron and Jaguar I-Pace, great cars, but none can compare with the plushness and comfort of the EQC. Driving the EQC makes you feel really special compared to the rivals. I have also done over 280 miles on a single charge on road trips. You tend to increase your range as you live more and more with the car. The weight is perfect for the regeneration as I often arrive at home with the same range I left home with having driven around town for nearly 20 miles. So three months on, I am still loving it. It puts a smile on my face daily. Thanks for a great review!
Hmm. Not sure. Seems beautiful, but that infotainment system, inefficiency and price I would rather get something else. They are using the Mercedes logo to deliver something poor and rushed.
Got rid of it,one of the worst cars I have had,got a new Taycan GTS Sport Turismo,getting 205 miles in winter,my Taycan saloon Turbo done 220mes in winter,the GTS Turismo is a great car.
I know I already said it previously in one of Auto Trader's videos, but Rory is by far THE best auto test reviewer. He speaks really well and clearly knows what he's talking about. Love it! Keep it up Rors! ;-)
This was the best car review that I have seen in a long time. He was brutally honest but fair. I am a new fan, and I look forward to seeing more of his reviews.
Off topic! As a short guy, to everyone reading, pls don’t make “vertically challenged” or “short kings” a thing 😂 I know it comes from a good place, but there’s no need, really!
Rory is an excellent reviewer. I watched this having owned an Audi E-Tron 55 for the last 18 months and he covered everything I needed to know to decide on my next car in a years time. The weight distribution and brakes issues will mean I will stay with the E-Tron as I use it extensively off road for my hobby working my dogs so the door step is also a bad idea for me. The E-Tron wins hands down having such a low centre of gravity as well as the 5 different ground clearance levels which are invaluable for an SUV in off road conditions. Thank you Rory.
Rory - rare I comment on TH-cam videos but your content, presentation (and credit - production and editing) is absolutely great. Good work! Never watched auto trader before - but this content is seriously quality.
Same for the 2014 GLC - Dangerous handling on wet and snow - terrible suspension - major water infiltration keeps the driver's side will eventually fry one of the computers - Steering wheel is off angle and they refused to fix justifying ''Acceptable margin of error'' - the constant cracking noises in the centre console are driving me nuts! And they take your big pile of money with a big smile those hypocrites! I am leaving this brand and for good.
Thank you Rory, watching this in 2023 and you saved me from making a huge mistake. The handling review is exactly what I have been looking for and you answered it.
Cracking video as always!!... Would still go for the ipace. The weight issues are just none existent with the Jag because its been designed as a ground up EV, not just a rebadged gas guzzler... I can’t see the Model Y having anywhere near the build quality of either.
Really? "nowhere near". So you expect...what? Body panels all different colours? Maybe falling off? Perhaps the car bursts into flames for no reason? Come on, this incessant hacking on Tesla is beyond stupid at this point. Tesla cars are the safest on the road. Period. That wouldn't be possible if their build qualtiy was even a fraction as bad as haters make it out to be.
Model Y will be car of the year 2021 taking over where the model 3 left off . Jags mercs Audi’s and bmw also don’t sit at the top of the reliability standings and they don’t match up well against Tesla when it comes to producing BEV’s, better shut lines atm yes but performance, tech, range, rechargability, vertical integration not even close
@@iandavis8725 Not true. Everyone is mixing up "initial quality" surveys with "reliability". CR wasn't reporting on reliability and Tesla has no reliability issues I'm aware of. MB was part of that dieselgate scandal too. Tesla takes care of your charging concerns; all those other manufacturers just throw you to the wolves.
We have a GLC 220D, which we appreciate a lot. And I did test-drive the EQC last Summer. Beautiful drive, but two problems; 1) the driving range would need to be at least 550-600 km for such a large car, 2) still the price is at least €10.000 too high.
My immediate thought was that those wheels cannot be very aerodynamic. But then neither is the grill or the hatch. Obviously they didn't put much thought into it.
I agree - had mine for a similar period and the brakes are completely fine and secure and the handling is pretty good with much less body roll than other SUVs of a similar size. I think the reviewer is off the mark with these
I like EQC. Electric arent my favourite option, but i think mercedes do it well. My favourite electric is Taycan, expensive but awesome. EQC is okay, nice but i probably would choose antihéroes mercedes
I think if Tesla wanted to, they could make a luxury “dead cow and tree” edition but I don’t think they want to. Producing something that goes, stops, steers and uses energy efficiently is the hard part - interiors not so much.
Thanks for the cornering discovery. I don't think I have seen any other reviewer that I frequently watch mention or show that. 👏👏👏 ....quite terrifying indeed 🤔
That’s because the guy is driving it like a twat!.. The reason the other reviewers only have positive remarks on its handling is because they can drive properly
He’s being dramatic about it. This car handles a lot better than conventional SUVs of the same size in corners. And there are no issued with the brakes. He just needs to learn to use them.
Whatever it is that they’re paying this guy, it’s not enough. What an amazing in depth review. Best in the business no questions asked. Love my boy Matt Watson too
I've seen and read a few tests where the cars in the space are compared, handling always seems to go to the jag, followed by the EQC, then Tesla and Audi bringing up the rear. Rory is the only one I've heard being this negative about the EQC handling... and if memory serves, all he tested in the X on top gear was straight line and infotainment... in the US. (Been a while, I might be wrong)
@@salemyr in what department. The only "negative" thing about the Model X is that it costs more but then it's almost TWICE as fast off the line and has 100 miles more range. Other than that they are "equal" - please.
Been driving my EQC for 8 months now. First things first: that running board that Rory so likes - I immediately barked my shins on it when we took one for a test drive. I pointed this out to the sales rep, he tried it, and agreed with me - he also would not get that feature. It looks cool, but for normal sized people it's negative rather than positive. Fortunately, you can opt out of having one. I find the driving experience more positive that the reviewer. Both my wife and I tend to drive our cars quite hard, if not squealing tyres hard, and if anything she finds the braking too harsh, I have to turn regain off because she gets 'sea sick' with it slowing the car every time I take my foot off the throttle. We certainly haven't any trouble stopping the car suddenly and securely should a traffic light turn red at the last second. NZ roads are maybe not quite as windy as some of those narrow English lanes, but understeering is not something we have encountered. Unlike the Hyundai Kona EV we sold in order to upgrade to the Merc. If there's one thing I would complain about it's actually the MBUX. It's too complex and not intuitive, and I've had to get advice how to do this, how to do that ... and still haven't managed to create a 2nd 'user profile' for the wife. Next time we get close to the dealership ...
I agree - I’ve had mine for a similar period and find the brakes completely fine and secure. There is also much less body roll than other SUVs of this size. I think the reviewer is off the mark with these assessments
Depends on your habits, how often you drive long distances and rapid charger infrastructure where you live. Living in Norway, it fits 80% of people, though not those often driving to the north; 2000km.
Stig Lau I'm Norwegian too, looking at this one to see if it may fit. Did order first edition mustang mach-E but the communication has been so bad I don't think we want to continue.
Matt Jones Tesla is the king of Charging infrastructure. There Tesla charging statins m construction all over across the world and they get built really fast.
Great review - but I do think that MB is a company where, at least for this car, the beancounters had a bit more sway than the engineers. This platform doing double duty for ICE and an EV drivetrain saved hundreds of millions in development costs. MB will likely do a bespoke platform for EVs eventually, but we're still in a transition phase, where EVs and ICE options needs to be side by side for many companies.
Rory, your final opinion blindsided me, I was imagining you had a much better experience with it. The way you ended this review was a real surprise, but it made for a great review, thanks!
Tagg the e-tron was a hit? That's news to me. I live in Switzerland, quite a lot of people around here own an electric car. I've seen 1 (one!) e-tron in the middle of Zurich. That's it. One car. They’re rarer than a Lamborghini. I haven't looked at the sales figures, but at least as far as I can see, there aren't many placed with customers
Love the way Rory points out the good bits of the car with the subtle hint that the rivals are doing that little bit better. Jag iPace is bigger, Tesla greater range charging comes in second place...
4:41 your precious AR camera froze -- no wonder Mercedes themselves called this car boring. The MPV-ish shape doesn't help either. Not surprising that sales are in the toilet.
Should Elon be worried? Yeah But give credit where its due People shunned away from EV but the guy ventured into it with all his family He is the pace setter
MrAceekidd with all due respect bruv if they knew it was a flop why they release it then?😅 The whole point for it’s release was to beat the Tesla but it can’t even beat cars like the Kia E-Niro💁🏽♂️...But yeah I see you point
Katlego Moetsi the car is a startup for Mercedes and here many drives the EQC so yes a popular car in Europe. Where or who has said it was a tesla killer.? No one. If one wants quality they buy a German or Asien car, not an American.
EV enthusiasts, especially the tesla ones, always used to argue how they can charge at night and wake up to 100% and that they don't drive more than "x" miles a day. Then other EVs come out, the range may be a bit less, then all of the sudden it's a different story and it's not good enough. So now the argument about home charging and only driving "x" miles a day becomes irrelevant? Hypocrisy.
SDav21 it’s you diesel driving EV haters that made range an issue not Tesla, they just knocked the range issue out of the park and the fact is the diesel producing manufacturers can’t match a Tesla with their EV’s
Still valid arguments. Sure many can live totally fine with home charging and medium range, if so that’s a good argument to get an ev. But an EV with more range, faster charging and a better network is still a lot better. This makes an EV a viable option for the ones who for example want to travel with it.
Considering car manufactures (expect for Nissan) only got into the EV market around the same time the Tesla 3 was announced, it's normal for them to be behind. Tesla is already implementing auto-pilot while these guys are barely starting to comprehend how to set production plants for EV cars. At the end of the day, the EV market is still fairly small and green, and lots of manufacturer still can't justify switching. I'm sure most of them still think it will be a fad. Additionally, battery technology is the bigger price. Building an EV car isn't the problem, it's having batteries with higher charge per kg. Whoever manages to do that at competitive prices, will revolutionise the EV market.
@@MrWhiteVzla True on many points. The automakers are just getting started sure, but regardless, it's still a great thing to have competition and not be focused solely on Tesla. As for charger networks, there's Electrify amongst others that are helping build a lot more charging networks than people normally think. The main reason not many have adapted to EVs yet is because the cost of investment into BEVs (take into account the battery tech, platforms, networks, etc.) alone is worth billions. Some just don't feel ready yet.
MrWhiteVzla you realize for a company like Mercedes that already has auto pilot in their cars making something like their first electric car will be tough
@@angelo8456 but aventador svj is known badly for its crazy insane gear shifting, extremely rigid ride, with that v12,that thing is at the level of p1 when it comes to scare factor
@@-_--le3zk I don't think it's at the P1's level. Just watch Jeremy Clarkson's review of the P1. The car could easily snap and lose control. The Aventador though, I don't know, I'm actually already over it. Don't really care for the new Aventadors Lamborghini is releasing.
Lol the 30% cheaper Model Y beats the EQC in range, performance, cargo space, safety, tech, charging speed, charging options. The ONLY reason to buy the EQC is you want the badge. Which is fine for some people, but just know what you are giving up to do so. The EQC is a decent effort but heavily compromised.
The problem with most people, they only see the surface, not the technology. Battery tech and software is the heart and guts of a EV not the alloys and body shape.
An owner perspective......... I currently own an EQC400, after long trial ownership of the Tesla X, Range Rover (ICE), and Jaguar IPACE. The weakness in this review is that it does does not properly compare SUV with SUV both ICE and BEV. Most cars have varying quirks that should be reviewed as "unique" or "typical" of the vehicle class. The EQC should be compared to similar size and weight SUVs, both ICE and BEV. The EQC is NOT a sports car and neither are most SUV's. The EQC corners competently at high speed with little body roll for its weight and a lot less than the lighter Tesla X. I have found the braking to be equal to/better than any other modern SUV I have driven. The start/stop cruise control is first class and automatically slows for corners and roundabouts. This car is all about regeneration and one-pedal driving. The car slows smoothly when regenerating, with little or no brake pedal required and you are rewarded with longer range and happy passengers. My EQC regularly has a range of 400km which gets me everywhere I need to go. If I was planning a trip around Australia at this moment I might be more worried about lack of charging stations although I have plugged the car into a few country motel rooms overnight for a little safety top-up. If you look forward to fully autonomous driving, as most Tesla drivers seem to, then there will never be any sliding sideways around corners as the EQC automatically slows to a safe speed every time!! It's a near soundproof SUV with all the high quality that goes with Mercedes in a near top of the range electric setup. If I wanted a lower-quality/lower-priced EV with a longer range then I might wait to buy the Tesla Y, but that is a different buying proposition and decision. The Mercedes Benz EQC won "Car of the year 2020" in Australia, unanimously by seven judges (they couldn't ALL be bribed) for function, technology, efficiency, safety, and value. Other contenders were Mazda 3, BMW 3, BMW X5, Range Rover Evoque, Porsche 992 911, Tesla Model 3 and Toyota RAV4 "Its quality, safety, technology, and refinement are what the automotive judges deemed impressive, along with its resolved electric drivetrain. This is the third time in the award’s 57-year history that an electrified model range has won. The Mercedes-Benz EQC was a clear winner, the EQC’s masterstroke is its stunning completeness. It was the safest car in this year’s field and also one of the most refined.”
The AP in my MS90D is a joke. Lots of OTA updates over the year have given me NOTHING! For years in fact it was more crippled then the original version! No EV maker should ever compare to t-junk, no EV maker should ever fall that low in terms of customer service, build quality, software quality, parts hardware quality and driving dynamics.
The Tesla are much safer. Did you look at the front? Ice problem is that you get crushed by the engine on front impact. This ev does NOT solve that. It is not build with the right mindsets and thinking. It’s a car yes. But uninspiring and crazy heavy and little tech plus range for the money. You indeed pay for the badge.
0:35 EQC is new platform that is build from ground up. It is not just retrofitted like e-golf or older electric cars. Maybe it has similar chassis and interior but that is where similarities ends.
This car is not meant for driving like a hooligan. It's like you're expecting a sports car. This is a family SUV. Get it right. Also not 70 minutes from 10 to 80% but 30 mins. Get it right.
Whoever is paying Rory right now, pay him double. He deserves it.
And his life matters
Rlm! He is one of my fav car rev guy
He's "Top Gear" quality.
I'd enjoy watching him reviewing instant noodles.
Don’t worry, Mercedes-Benz already did.
@@baronvonhoughton Anyone say it didn't? No.
This shit can stay in America where the police are retards. UK doesn't have that problem lad
I have owned my Mercedes EQC 400 Sport (base edition) for about three months now and I have to say that Rory has got his review super correct here. The EQC is not built for aggressive bend driving. It is built for comfort and refinement which most Mercedes ordinary drivers appreciate very much. I have driven both Audi E-tron and Jaguar I-Pace, great cars, but none can compare with the plushness and comfort of the EQC. Driving the EQC makes you feel really special compared to the rivals. I have also done over 280 miles on a single charge on road trips. You tend to increase your range as you live more and more with the car. The weight is perfect for the regeneration as I often arrive at home with the same range I left home with having driven around town for nearly 20 miles. So three months on, I am still loving it. It puts a smile on my face daily. Thanks for a great review!
Hmm. Not sure. Seems beautiful, but that infotainment system, inefficiency and price I would rather get something else. They are using the Mercedes logo to deliver something poor and rushed.
How long does it take you to charge it completely starting from zero?
No way 280 miles,lucky to get 225 in summer,190 in winter.
@@celticminkster9147 180 miles full charge. Maybe 200 if you drive softer
Got rid of it,one of the worst cars I have had,got a new Taycan GTS Sport Turismo,getting 205 miles in winter,my Taycan saloon Turbo done 220mes in winter,the GTS Turismo is a great car.
Matt Watson and Rory Reid are up there in the car reviewing world
Honorary mention to Chris Harris
Matt Watson? He's boring with his stupid bottles
@@timbotha4422 good one
@@ivanjovanovic362 he still livens up car reviewing
Matt in the lead
_I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights_
😂😂😂😂🤣😂
I'm blinding by "build quality".
Rapped up like a doucher in the middle of the night (I know it's wrong but that's what I hear lol)
Hate that song
@@SW-ni8ls Okay. I am quite the reverse. I sing it every waking day 😎
I said, Ooooooooooooooooh.....
I know I already said it previously in one of Auto Trader's videos, but Rory is by far THE best auto test reviewer. He speaks really well and clearly knows what he's talking about. Love it! Keep it up Rors! ;-)
Mat watson from carwow too
Shibly Pk
Naah! He’s too much of a clown, and his mega arrogant mate Yanni...I really can’t stand this guy! 💩🤢🤮
Completely agree - a number of other video reviewers are very good, but Rory is always better by some margin.
This is the second time I'm watching him, I gotta say he's pretty good. I enjoyed his review of C43 AMG wagon.
At this particular time I think Rory is the best Reviewer
Him and sideways sid
no one will ever “pull up skrr” in this, it’ll just be “pull up whoosh”
@jason lul okay but I've never heard an electric car's tires go skrr even with launch control
I love how you switch things up all the time Rory. Different scenery, formats, it feels fresh.
Great job.👏👏
"Four hundred hp in old money."
Makes me feel old.
Don't worry Rory is old too
This was the best car review that I have seen in a long time. He was brutally honest but fair. I am a new fan, and I look forward to seeing more of his reviews.
"vertically challenged" will be my favorite way to describe children from now on. :D
....e e e e e e e eeee - TRON
I prefer the delicate term "little dickheads"
I think it should rather be used for small people in general.
I call my 27 year old 5’2” girlfriend that all the time 😂
DISRUPTIVELY CHALLENGED AS WELL?...i'd say ..with all thee gadgets mania..
Rory's review is by far one of the best in-depth reviews I've seen of the EQC. Hats off to you sir!
Every review is bloody epic! This dude legit knows how's to review a car 10/10.
Rory is by far the most entertaining car reviewer! This is TV quality
Literally, the cinematography is epic
Best car reviewer by far, what a talent!
Mat Watson and Rory Reid are like the best car reviewers ever
Agreed! 💯
In the UK, yes.
Aneta Figowska 👍🏻 Definitely
Idyllsend In the whole auto industry IMO.
Henry catchpole is incredible as well
those alloys are sick.
have to disagree with you there
I like them. They look kind of good in lost angles.
Nice alloys that suit the car but would I like the job of keeping them clean?......NO!
What’s the size on them?
@@damian4727 I believe 21”
Had to come back and see your review once again to remind me what an amazing vehicle this Mercedes EQC is.
Rory, I like your reviews. You're one of the best.
I have seen lots of car showcasing but no one does it better than this man right here.
6:55 Did you say 'go around benz'...? A new level of pun.
@@YBehri Go around BENDS. Mercedes BENZ.
@@YBehri You're welcome :)
Rory I appreciate a good pun
Off topic!
As a short guy, to everyone reading, pls don’t make “vertically challenged” or “short kings” a thing 😂
I know it comes from a good place, but there’s no need, really!
This guy and Matt are on top of the reviewers all over the world.
Doug Demuro also
Mat is boring and uninformative. Chris harris has The knowledge and passion
Rory is an excellent reviewer. I watched this having owned an Audi E-Tron 55 for the last 18 months and he covered everything I needed to know to decide on my next car in a years time. The weight distribution and brakes issues will mean I will stay with the E-Tron as I use it extensively off road for my hobby working my dogs so the door step is also a bad idea for me. The E-Tron wins hands down having such a low centre of gravity as well as the 5 different ground clearance levels which are invaluable for an SUV in off road conditions. Thank you Rory.
Rory - rare I comment on TH-cam videos but your content, presentation (and credit - production and editing) is absolutely great. Good work!
Never watched auto trader before - but this content is seriously quality.
6:37 That is a very serious problem that need addressing ASAP. That should not be going out into production.
Have they given it the 'A Class Elk test' Certainly doesn't look like so. Expect dead elks everywhere soon.
They don't care. Their heart's not in it. This is a compliance car.
Same for the 2014 GLC - Dangerous handling on wet and snow - terrible suspension - major water infiltration keeps the driver's side will eventually fry one of the computers - Steering wheel is off angle and they refused to fix justifying ''Acceptable margin of error'' - the constant cracking noises in the centre console are driving me nuts! And they take your big pile of money with a big smile those hypocrites! I am leaving this brand and for good.
Rory you are the best reviewer. Love your reviews man!!
Thank you Rory, watching this in 2023 and you saved me from making a huge mistake. The handling review is exactly what I have been looking for and you answered it.
Cracking video as always!!... Would still go for the ipace. The weight issues are just none existent with the Jag because its been designed as a ground up EV, not just a rebadged gas guzzler... I can’t see the Model Y having anywhere near the build quality of either.
Really? "nowhere near". So you expect...what? Body panels all different colours? Maybe falling off? Perhaps the car bursts into flames for no reason? Come on, this incessant hacking on Tesla is beyond stupid at this point. Tesla cars are the safest on the road. Period. That wouldn't be possible if their build qualtiy was even a fraction as bad as haters make it out to be.
Colin Fox Tesla are usually bottom in reliability surveys. Which is strange with less parts to go wrong on them.
Model Y will be car of the year 2021 taking over where the model 3 left off . Jags mercs Audi’s and bmw also don’t sit at the top of the reliability standings and they don’t match up well against Tesla when it comes to producing BEV’s, better shut lines atm yes but performance, tech, range, rechargability, vertical integration not even close
@@iandavis8725 Not true. Everyone is mixing up "initial quality" surveys with "reliability". CR wasn't reporting on reliability and Tesla has no reliability issues I'm aware of. MB was part of that dieselgate scandal too. Tesla takes care of your charging concerns; all those other manufacturers just throw you to the wolves.
Rory deservedly gets credit, but credit also to the person/people behind the camera. It's all very well presented.
thank you car throttle for bringing me here
We have a GLC 220D, which we appreciate a lot. And I did test-drive the EQC last Summer. Beautiful drive, but two problems; 1) the driving range would need to be at least 550-600 km for such a large car, 2) still the price is at least €10.000 too high.
Prices are not high now !! 45 k for ex demo or 25 k for 20 k miles 2020
Now I m very excited to see how it competes when pitted against Audi E -TRON
I think CarWow did a range test last year and the EQC had to fuel up first.
Oh yes I look forward to cleaning these wheels!!
Didn’t think of that 😂
My immediate thought was that those wheels cannot be very aerodynamic. But then neither is the grill or the hatch. Obviously they didn't put much thought into it.
A member of the MB or whatever Board of Directors has publicly complained that the EQC was "Dull and boring". QED
well thats because it is. I love MB, but this thing is ugly
I like watching Rory, he's a great presenter
Rory your now officially my favourite car reviewer followed closely by Matt Watson😎
bro you need your own channel, your review are just spot on and keep me engaged, you need your own show!
6:37 this dude is crazy
Loose control 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I agree - had mine for a similar period and the brakes are completely fine and secure and the handling is pretty good with much less body roll than other SUVs of a similar size. I think the reviewer is off the mark with these
I like EQC. Electric arent my favourite option, but i think mercedes do it well. My favourite electric is Taycan, expensive but awesome. EQC is okay, nice but i probably would choose antihéroes mercedes
I like your use of the word "proper" three times at the beginning of the video. I, one hundred percent agree.
I think Tesla is more focused on kick-starting the electric car movement, not remaining on top :D
I agree, Tesla is an energy infrastructure company... that also happens to make cars.
I think if Tesla wanted to, they could make a luxury “dead cow and tree” edition but I don’t think they want to. Producing something that goes, stops, steers and uses energy efficiently is the hard part - interiors not so much.
Just got this 2 days ago, best car I ever owned
Thanks for the cornering discovery. I don't think I have seen any other reviewer that I frequently watch mention or show that. 👏👏👏 ....quite terrifying indeed 🤔
That’s because the guy is driving it like a twat!.. The reason the other reviewers only have positive remarks on its handling is because they can drive properly
He’s being dramatic about it. This car handles a lot better than conventional SUVs of the same size in corners. And there are no issued with the brakes. He just needs to learn to use them.
Mercedes EQC Is the world's most beautiful electric car in my opinion. So I would buy a fully equipped Mercedes EQC every day of the week.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
i didn't even need to know its curb weight...the car jus looks fat
Who cares ab weight on an suv tho
Whatever it is that they’re paying this guy, it’s not enough. What an amazing in depth review. Best in the business no questions asked. Love my boy Matt Watson too
Sounds like Mercedes should have designed a whole new platform, the driving dynamics of Teslas are reportedly much better.
I can vouch for that!
Of which Tesla? Model 3 or Model X? From the reviews it seems it beats the Model X quite easily in that department
@@salemyr Well I've never heard a Tesla's handling described as 'like a drunken hippo'.
I've seen and read a few tests where the cars in the space are compared, handling always seems to go to the jag, followed by the EQC, then Tesla and Audi bringing up the rear. Rory is the only one I've heard being this negative about the EQC handling... and if memory serves, all he tested in the X on top gear was straight line and infotainment... in the US. (Been a while, I might be wrong)
@@salemyr in what department. The only "negative" thing about the Model X is that it costs more but then it's almost TWICE as fast off the line and has 100 miles more range. Other than that they are "equal" - please.
Been driving my EQC for 8 months now. First things first: that running board that Rory so likes - I immediately barked my shins on it when we took one for a test drive. I pointed this out to the sales rep, he tried it, and agreed with me - he also would not get that feature. It looks cool, but for normal sized people it's negative rather than positive. Fortunately, you can opt out of having one.
I find the driving experience more positive that the reviewer. Both my wife and I tend to drive our cars quite hard, if not squealing tyres hard, and if anything she finds the braking too harsh, I have to turn regain off because she gets 'sea sick' with it slowing the car every time I take my foot off the throttle. We certainly haven't any trouble stopping the car suddenly and securely should a traffic light turn red at the last second.
NZ roads are maybe not quite as windy as some of those narrow English lanes, but understeering is not something we have encountered. Unlike the Hyundai Kona EV we sold in order to upgrade to the Merc. If there's one thing I would complain about it's actually the MBUX. It's too complex and not intuitive, and I've had to get advice how to do this, how to do that ... and still haven't managed to create a 2nd 'user profile' for the wife. Next time we get close to the dealership ...
I agree - I’ve had mine for a similar period and find the brakes completely fine and secure. There is also much less body roll than other SUVs of this size. I think the reviewer is off the mark with these assessments
Short range aint premium.
Depends on your habits, how often you drive long distances and rapid charger infrastructure where you live.
Living in Norway, it fits 80% of people, though not those often driving to the north; 2000km.
Let’s not forget that Daimler is joint up with Volkswagen group and GM to create universal charging infrastructure and battery tech
Stig Lau I'm Norwegian too, looking at this one to see if it may fit. Did order first edition mustang mach-E but the communication has been so bad I don't think we want to continue.
Matt Jones Tesla is the king of Charging infrastructure. There Tesla charging statins m construction all over across the world and they get built really fast.
A GLC platform isn't premium ether. It's a C class on taller springs, nothing special. Not even on the EV market.
As much as i love Auto Trader watching Rory , I think Rory and Chris Harris should create their own channel , That would be awesome
Great review - but I do think that MB is a company where, at least for this car, the beancounters had a bit more sway than the engineers. This platform doing double duty for ICE and an EV drivetrain saved hundreds of millions in development costs. MB will likely do a bespoke platform for EVs eventually, but we're still in a transition phase, where EVs and ICE options needs to be side by side for many companies.
Said it before say it again he's the best car journalist by a country mile 👏
Best presenter / reviewer ever ! Keep it up 👍🏽
Rory, your final opinion blindsided me, I was imagining you had a much better experience with it. The way you ended this review was a real surprise, but it made for a great review, thanks!
Rory is awesome 👊🏼
This review (along with its timing) sums up why the e-tron was a hit and this was a miss.
Tagg the e-tron was a hit? That's news to me. I live in Switzerland, quite a lot of people around here own an electric car. I've seen 1 (one!) e-tron in the middle of Zurich. That's it. One car. They’re rarer than a Lamborghini. I haven't looked at the sales figures, but at least as far as I can see, there aren't many placed with customers
Has been the best selling EV in Norway this year...
Buran01 Etron is a well built turd
I've seen a couple of E trons around me (deepest, darkest North Wales)
bullittuk and Tesla’s are poorly built reasonably well designed vehicles
Love the way Rory points out the good bits of the car with the subtle hint that the rivals are doing that little bit better. Jag iPace is bigger, Tesla greater range charging comes in second place...
rory delivering us TV quality reviews.. thank you!
I havent bothered with a single eqc review yet... until I saw you were reviewing it. Class job as always!
I love this mans he’s professional and love the vidz
This is the design direction the whole of Merc should have gone for. Also that alloy wheel is gorgeous.
4:41 your precious AR camera froze -- no wonder Mercedes themselves called this car boring. The MPV-ish shape doesn't help either. Not surprising that sales are in the toilet.
Rory is the best car reviewer by a million miles. It’s all about the car and not about him unlike the majority of car reviewers
Please review the Q4 e-tron.
Nhlanhla Justin q4 doesn’t exist
It’s similar in that it’s and ev built on an existing ice platform.
@@JAM_2024 the Q4 is built on the same platform as the ID4 and Enyaq which are on EV platforms, not on an ICE platform
It's crazy how different this review is, even though you reviewed the same car on fully charged. Much props to you!
The rear kinda reminds me of the Porsche Cayenne
When it comes to car reviewing, my goodness, this guy is good. Keep up the good work Rory.
Should Elon be worried? Yeah
But give credit where its due
People shunned away from EV but the guy ventured into it with all his family
He is the pace setter
This guy is becoming my new go-to guy for car reviews.
Mercedes Rushed too quickly with the EQC
With the IX3 coming up A part of me is gonna find their reviews the same as EQC
Mercedes already noticed that the EQC was a huge flop. Hopefully the EQ E/S r better.
MrAceekidd with all due respect bruv if they knew it was a flop why they release it then?😅 The whole point for it’s release was to beat the Tesla but it can’t even beat cars like the Kia E-Niro💁🏽♂️...But yeah I see you point
@@MrAceekidd did they say that publicly? I
Or just the sales numbers
Katlego Moetsi the car is a startup for Mercedes and here many drives the EQC so yes a popular car in Europe. Where or who has said it was a tesla killer.? No one. If one wants quality they buy a German or Asien car, not an American.
Wow , every AutoTrader video has more positive comments on Rory's presentation than the car . Not that I'm complaining
EV enthusiasts, especially the tesla ones, always used to argue how they can charge at night and wake up to 100% and that they don't drive more than "x" miles a day. Then other EVs come out, the range may be a bit less, then all of the sudden it's a different story and it's not good enough. So now the argument about home charging and only driving "x" miles a day becomes irrelevant? Hypocrisy.
SDav21 it’s you diesel driving EV haters that made range an issue not Tesla, they just knocked the range issue out of the park and the fact is the diesel producing manufacturers can’t match a Tesla with their EV’s
Still valid arguments. Sure many can live totally fine with home charging and medium range, if so that’s a good argument to get an ev. But an EV with more range, faster charging and a better network is still a lot better. This makes an EV a viable option for the ones who for example want to travel with it.
Thanks for the clear and honest review! If only Tesla upgrades its 3 and Y interior to be more luxurious without charging an arm and a leg more...
the design doesn't look that good
audi did a better job
It looks like one of Nissan or Honda's really strange concepts. The front end is just bizarre for a Mercedes
Autobahn POV it looks like a car how legacy carmakers are imagining Evs, make am look weird and expensive with less range
1 of few excellent car reviewers who can eloquently differentiatebetween weight & mass... 👏 👊🏾
Could you do a review of the Audi E-tron?
This man’s so good at this…
Great info. and review 👍
Good to see that you realised you had put your watch on upside down (1:46) as you had put it on the right way round later ;)
""Proper efforts"", and they still can't match the range, charging speeds, & charging network xD
Considering car manufactures (expect for Nissan) only got into the EV market around the same time the Tesla 3 was announced, it's normal for them to be behind. Tesla is already implementing auto-pilot while these guys are barely starting to comprehend how to set production plants for EV cars.
At the end of the day, the EV market is still fairly small and green, and lots of manufacturer still can't justify switching. I'm sure most of them still think it will be a fad. Additionally, battery technology is the bigger price. Building an EV car isn't the problem, it's having batteries with higher charge per kg. Whoever manages to do that at competitive prices, will revolutionise the EV market.
and hacked from an ICE car .... :D
@@MrWhiteVzla True on many points. The automakers are just getting started sure, but regardless, it's still a great thing to have competition and not be focused solely on Tesla. As for charger networks, there's Electrify amongst others that are helping build a lot more charging networks than people normally think. The main reason not many have adapted to EVs yet is because the cost of investment into BEVs (take into account the battery tech, platforms, networks, etc.) alone is worth billions. Some just don't feel ready yet.
MrWhiteVzla you realize for a company like Mercedes that already has auto pilot in their cars making something like their first electric car will be tough
It’s their first electric car there are going to be some issues, but it still has all the goodies like auto pilot and stuff
Another top video Rory. Great work. I love your honesty. You and Mat from Carwow are knocking it out the park with you car reviews. Keep it up please!
Looks like a real car,not like the playdough Tesla looking things.
STFU
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Thanks for this review, I can cross this off my list now, I want a car that goes around corners properly :)
My Taycan goes around corners! RWS and PTV+ does the trick!
have you seen the lambo svj
and u say the hurucan was menacing
I mean, it's actually scary to drive a 600 hp RWD car.
@@angelo8456 but aventador svj is known badly for its crazy insane gear shifting, extremely rigid ride, with that v12,that thing is at the level of p1 when it comes to scare factor
@@-_--le3zk I don't think it's at the P1's level. Just watch Jeremy Clarkson's review of the P1. The car could easily snap and lose control. The Aventador though, I don't know, I'm actually already over it. Don't really care for the new Aventadors Lamborghini is releasing.
Love how this guy reviews cars. says the truth even if it hurts.
oh wow! it seems like a much better deal than the tesla model y already, and of course, its a mercedes
Lol the 30% cheaper Model Y beats the EQC in range, performance, cargo space, safety, tech, charging speed, charging options.
The ONLY reason to buy the EQC is you want the badge. Which is fine for some people, but just know what you are giving up to do so. The EQC is a decent effort but heavily compromised.
The problem with most people, they only see the surface, not the technology. Battery tech and software is the heart and guts of a EV not the alloys and body shape.
“It’s a bit like a drunk hippo”
*Laughs in Range Rover*
The maximum range is perfect because people are driving erratic on the road. So having a vehicle that drives the speed limit with help save lives.
amg e63s hmm
Love this review and the one at FullyCharged. Rory rocks!
An owner perspective.........
I currently own an EQC400, after long trial ownership of the Tesla X, Range Rover (ICE), and Jaguar IPACE. The weakness in this review is that it does does not properly compare SUV with SUV both ICE and BEV. Most cars have varying quirks that should be reviewed as "unique" or "typical" of the vehicle class. The EQC should be compared to similar size and weight SUVs, both ICE and BEV. The EQC is NOT a sports car and neither are most SUV's. The EQC corners competently at high speed with little body roll for its weight and a lot less than the lighter Tesla X. I have found the braking to be equal to/better than any other modern SUV I have driven. The start/stop cruise control is first class and automatically slows for corners and roundabouts. This car is all about regeneration and one-pedal driving. The car slows smoothly when regenerating, with little or no brake pedal required and you are rewarded with longer range and happy passengers. My EQC regularly has a range of 400km which gets me everywhere I need to go. If I was planning a trip around Australia at this moment I might be more worried about lack of charging stations although I have plugged the car into a few country motel rooms overnight for a little safety top-up.
If you look forward to fully autonomous driving, as most Tesla drivers seem to, then there will never be any sliding sideways around corners as the EQC automatically slows to a safe speed every time!! It's a near soundproof SUV with all the high quality that goes with Mercedes in a near top of the range electric setup. If I wanted a lower-quality/lower-priced EV with a longer range then I might wait to buy the Tesla Y, but that is a different buying proposition and decision.
The Mercedes Benz EQC won "Car of the year 2020" in Australia, unanimously by seven judges (they couldn't ALL be bribed) for function, technology, efficiency, safety, and value. Other contenders were Mazda 3, BMW 3, BMW X5, Range Rover Evoque, Porsche 992 911, Tesla Model 3 and Toyota RAV4
"Its quality, safety, technology, and refinement are what the automotive judges deemed impressive, along with its resolved electric drivetrain. This is the third time in the award’s 57-year history that an electrified model range has won. The Mercedes-Benz EQC was a clear winner, the EQC’s masterstroke is its stunning completeness. It was the safest car in this year’s field and also one of the most refined.”
The AP in my MS90D is a joke. Lots of OTA updates over the year have given me NOTHING! For years in fact it was more crippled then the original version! No EV maker should ever compare to t-junk, no EV maker should ever fall that low in terms of customer service, build quality, software quality, parts hardware quality and driving dynamics.
The Tesla are much safer. Did you look at the front? Ice problem is that you get crushed by the engine on front impact. This ev does NOT solve that. It is not build with the right mindsets and thinking. It’s a car yes. But uninspiring and crazy heavy and little tech plus range for the money. You indeed pay for the badge.
0:35 EQC is new platform that is build from ground up. It is not just retrofitted like e-golf or older electric cars. Maybe it has similar chassis and interior but that is where similarities ends.
This car is not meant for driving like a hooligan. It's like you're expecting a sports car. This is a family SUV. Get it right.
Also not 70 minutes from 10 to 80% but 30 mins. Get it right.
Rory is brilliant with his reviews with cars. I am impressed with him and the cars he reviews
Model Y will demolish this in 2021, legacy manufacturers will be worried very soon of not already
5th review of this car I've watched. Easily the most enjoyable and informative versus likes of Carwow. Well done.
nah, audi etron was a hit ✌🏼
Yes 175 miles range hits my chest hard
Too futuristic
@@aaronthomas89 Good enough for the typical luxury-car buyer! It's most likely used as a grocery car anyways.
Aaron Thomas yup garbage range and garbage efficiency.