Good point about the charging infrastructure. Note that the fast charger you used is built and managed by an Australian company in Brisbane, called Tritium. They employ over 200 people here and close to 300 globally. The future of manufacturing and employment in our backyard.
@@PaulMaric Wow! Two chargers! That's amazing, it's so much! Nah mate, this government has consistently refused to do anything for EVs. We have one of the lowest uptakes of any developed country as a result.
@@Secretlyanothername mate I'm a happy Liberal Tesla driver. True Liberals believe in progress and change initiated by its people, not solely funded by governments. Smart Liberals talk and work with future proofing industries on PPP solutions that benefit Australians with win-win situations. On your point, don't confuse Liberalism with consertism, Cory can tell you all about what meant to him. #liberalismwillendconservatism
Another quality review from one of the best reviewers out there. Even with the man flu, still smashed it! Nice work, Paul and one hell of a location for the review!
Good review. The EQC back does remind me of the Storm Trooper. I like the full LED strip across the back, similar to new Audi A7 and current Porsche range. Since Norway is 24 times smaller than Australia, the cost to implement charge stations would be a lot less and faster. Love all the charging technology / information in the EQC, but will it work in Australia? The MBUX in the A class that we get in Australia only have 1/4 of the functions compare to the one in Europe and U.S, it can barely do anything.
That's only a problem to those who can't afford it in the first place. Those buying, and I bet cashed up folks a plenty have ordered them, will not comment here or care. I for the record, can't afford one... :(
Nothing against you as a channel but i think it is abit Odd tht you get To test this car B4 Björn Nyland Who are Specilacesed in EVs and he is from Norway do you have a conection to Mercedes Beside from that Nice rewiew.
That "Huge Mercedes Benz Symbol" is actually the cars front radar, its not just because they are quite proud of their car. Really low end superficial review...
I'll wait until I get the chance to test them back-to-back. This is far more refined than the Model X, but the Model X has this pipped on range and charge rate.
Tesla miles ahead of electric vehicle technology yeah MB is may be bit better in interior otherwise it’s kind of sucks battery is 80 kw Tesla offers 100kw plus all features to get as much as possible from that big battery Tesla electronics is better semi autonomous cruise controls, Tesla in car electronic suite is great Tesla charging network ( especially here in US is just great ) my main concern it’s this MB has a smaller battery and small range MB had all the time and money in the world and still Tesla done better job P.S I am not a Tesla fun boy Tesla cyber track is ugly and real shameful stunt of Tesla
I can’t help but feel that the Merc already looks old, even compared to a 2012 Model S. The lcd screen looks great in the A-class, but here it just looks ordinary. Resolution, functionality, speed.... No frunk, ancient interior space usage, transmission tunnel!?! I’m a Benz fan, C63, G-class, SLS, epic motors. Is it wrong for me to expect more from the world’s most experienced car manufacturer? Not a Tesla troll, because I like the eNiro. Even considering to that one have alongside our Model S.
I can't find any Tesla reviews on your channel. You really should do a Model X review and compare it, because the model X is objectively better in every way - better range, better passenger comfort and seating, better storage capacity, better performance, better infotainment (especially navigation) and better autopilot, not to mention better resale.
That's the entire reason it's funded... So people buy them. They are also cheap to charge, about 3000 NOK a year = about $300. I've got my leasing including services and insurance, so electricity is my only expense day to day.
A Glorified Nissan Leaf...(200 mi EPA/ 150 mi real world/ 90 mi winter). I am not paying an EXTRA $50,000 for a (luxury)..."well trimmed interior". That's a poor ROI
3:00 Always amazes me how quickly car reviewers jump on the tired "Tesla Killer" bandwagon once they find a part of a car that seems superior to a comparable Tesla. In this case the Model X and later the Model Y are superior in terms of technology and practicability but the nicer interior in the EQC "should have Tesla worried". I have the impression these guys would leave their wives for a girl that has a nicer haircut.
This is a disappointing effort that will not impact Tesla's numbers at all. Like most reviewers, this reviewer confuses "interior design" with "build quality". Tesla's interiors are just fine quality wise -- they use high quality "vegan leather", aluminum, soft touch plastics and carbon fibre just like everyone else. The stitches are straight, and nothing moves that shouldn't move. The design is simpler though, and if you don't like that, well, that's personal preference, but it has nothing to do with "quality". Now let's talk features. Tesla's infotainment system is a million times better than MBUX. It's clear, simple, and you never have to tap more than 2-3 times to get what you want. MBUX makes you wander around in submenus to try to find what you need. Awful, in comparison. And the voice system just listening for the word "mercedes"? That's going to get really annoying. In the Tesla, you press a button when you want the computer to listen to you. That works way better. Why did they only offer seating for 4 adults? Or 4 adults and one amputee. In an X you can get 5, 6 or 7 seats. You can get a frunk. You get world class navigation. You get supercar acceleration and 100kms range more than this one. Why would you buy this over an X, unless you were a dyed-in-the-wool Tesla hater or Mercedes lover?
Great improvements and also great to see Toyota finally joining the 5 year warranty club and Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Kudos for Toyota offering the upgrade for free, because as other manufacturers have noted, it requires new hardware that can cost quite a bit in addition to the software changes. If Toyota included the hardware already, then it begs the question why Apple CarPlay and Android Auto would not turned on from the start. The RAV-4 is most certainly made for the US market though, and it's for this reason it was released there a while ago. I am currently in Japan and note it was released here simultaneously with Australia. Similar to the Subaru, it has rugged (almost ugly looks), that work for a US market, but won't work quite as well in Australia or Japan. The interior is a big step up, but really still makes it seem like they've just caught up to where Mazda was just as Mazda ups the ante with the new 3. I think Toyota and Subaru should take a leaf out of Mazda's years of obsessing with ergonomic and physiological studies just so that the right button press and seat posture. Then again, Toyota would simply just do the same and call it a Lexus NX, then charge $25,000 extra.
There we go again 🙄....Why should Tesla be worried 😕🤷🏾♂️? Before we blink....All cars will have a similar interior design to Tesla 😕. Specially if full autonomy is where the auto industry is headed.
Pedro Sousa honestly I love the latest designs from MB lately, but this concept has been around for a while, and MB designers have already seemingly passed it.
Does anyone have this problem with this specific video??? Mine only plays in the left ear when I use earphones....it's not my earphones fault
Abel George yes! The voice track is left only 🤦🏼♂️
Second that!
Give the guy a break, he’s sick remember? :p
Sorry guys - video team missed this.
Yes I thought I had completely broken my headphones as only the right side previously worked
My left ear really enjoyed this video!
Good point about the charging infrastructure. Note that the fast charger you used is built and managed by an Australian company in Brisbane, called Tritium. They employ over 200 people here and close to 300 globally. The future of manufacturing and employment in our backyard.
Yes. It's a great news story for Australian manufacturing!
But not supported by the Liberal Government. Which we just voted back in. Sorry about that.
@@Secretlyanothername Given they supported and paid for the roll out of two fast DC charge stations in Victoria, I wouldn't agree with that.
@@PaulMaric Wow! Two chargers! That's amazing, it's so much! Nah mate, this government has consistently refused to do anything for EVs. We have one of the lowest uptakes of any developed country as a result.
@@Secretlyanothername mate I'm a happy Liberal Tesla driver. True Liberals believe in progress and change initiated by its people, not solely funded by governments. Smart Liberals talk and work with future proofing industries on PPP solutions that benefit Australians with win-win situations. On your point, don't confuse Liberalism with consertism, Cory can tell you all about what meant to him. #liberalismwillendconservatism
Another quality review from one of the best reviewers out there. Even with the man flu, still smashed it! Nice work, Paul and one hell of a location for the review!
Thank you! Feeling much better now :-)
I bought one
Yes, Australia will impose luxury tax so we will keep buying V6 and V8 engines and keep polluting the environment.
Australia should cut the luxury tax for EVs.
3:50 “I can’t hear anything out of my ears”... 3:59 “ the car is dead silent”... of course it is!
Wow very informative and specific review. Sad to see that this the only electric car that was recently tested. Hopefully that changes 💪🏼
Good review. The EQC back does remind me of the Storm Trooper. I like the full LED strip across the back, similar to new Audi A7 and current Porsche range. Since Norway is 24 times smaller than Australia, the cost to implement charge stations would be a lot less and faster. Love all the charging technology / information in the EQC, but will it work in Australia? The MBUX in the A class that we get in Australia only have 1/4 of the functions compare to the one in Europe and U.S, it can barely do anything.
Kevin Lo any idea why the A class and MBUX is shit here?
Thanks for the insight. Very impressive by Merc.
Great review! Hope you feel better...
Thank you! Much better now :-)
I ordered mine exactly the same color and AMG package of this baby today🤗🤗
This EV has a good range. Wonder how much will it cost here in SA 🇿🇦
Wandile Tembe around R1.6 mil
@@khweziza5397 ok thanks. Just need to know what is your figure based on ?
No Matt finish paint on the options in the UK 😞
Jason king - Get the black one, then get matte PPF.
NEDC is NOT a stringent cycle. 450 KM = 220 WLTP = 200 EPA.
Yes, you're right.
The audio. I can't watch in landscape on my phone because then it only plays through the top speaker. :-(
You idiot, you don't watch youtube on your phone! use a computer.
GLC $75k, this $150k! That’s more than the model X and It will break many people’s bank.
If you compare the quality of Model X vs any Merc, yes,, it's expected to be $150k. I have 2 Merc's and I plan to buy this one as well.
That's only a problem to those who can't afford it in the first place. Those buying, and I bet cashed up folks a plenty have ordered them, will not comment here or care. I for the record, can't afford one... :(
5 years from now this my new second hand car
why is the spoken audio only on the left? the music plays both left and right.
Sorry about that - it was missed by our video team.
Get well soon Paul 😷🤧
Thanks!
The rear is similar to the current Kia Sportage.
It’s sucking up everything beautifully.
What color is it in this video?
Very fast electromobile
audio issues, mono instead of stereo
Sorry about that - it was missed by our video team.
The German EV cars are the best. I just don't like the Tesla design but it's the fastest at the moment.🏎🏎🏎
Why are you in Norway?
Nothing against you as a channel but i think it is abit Odd tht you get To test this car B4 Björn Nyland Who are Specilacesed in EVs and he is from Norway do you have a conection to Mercedes Beside from that Nice rewiew.
Not sure who that is, but we were just part of the global media launch.
450km range???
That "Huge Mercedes Benz Symbol" is actually the cars front radar, its not just because they are quite proud of their car. Really low end superficial review...
I will buy this car
My right ear felt alone!
This or the Model X?
I'll wait until I get the chance to test them back-to-back. This is far more refined than the Model X, but the Model X has this pipped on range and charge rate.
Tesla miles ahead of electric vehicle technology yeah MB is may be bit better in interior otherwise it’s kind of sucks battery is 80 kw Tesla offers 100kw plus all features to get as much as possible from that big battery Tesla electronics is better semi autonomous cruise controls, Tesla in car electronic suite is great Tesla charging network ( especially here in US is just great ) my main concern it’s this MB has a smaller battery and small range MB had all the time and money in the world and still Tesla done better job
P.S I am not a Tesla fun boy Tesla cyber track is ugly and real shameful stunt of Tesla
EVs need to be more affordable.
They'll get there!
I can’t help but feel that the Merc already looks old, even compared to a 2012 Model S. The lcd screen looks great in the A-class, but here it just looks ordinary. Resolution, functionality, speed.... No frunk, ancient interior space usage, transmission tunnel!?! I’m a Benz fan, C63, G-class, SLS, epic motors. Is it wrong for me to expect more from the world’s most experienced car manufacturer? Not a Tesla troll, because I like the eNiro. Even considering to that one have alongside our Model S.
I am wondering you will say the same AFTER you drove with it 😳
help? watching on windows pc, there is no audio on many parts of the video! any fix planned? looks like a good vid :/
Sorry about that - it was missed by our video team.
Thanks for this but whoever edited this needs to do a better QA as the dialogue out of the car at the beginning were all only on the left channel.
Sorry about that - it was missed by our video team.
@@PaulMaric no worries Paul. need another person on your team to do any technical or review work? :)
Great car... But if i see another center console in that awful piano black trim il trow up
you will have to wait to 8:15 until some actual reviewing happens.
If this is successful. They're going to make a coupe version
So you did not even check the audio, that it's left channel mainly?
No, I personally didn't. Well, I actually proofed it on my phone and it sounded fine. But the audio channel missing was missed by the video team.
Time to drop Tesla shares .... This makes anything by testla look dated
I can't find any Tesla reviews on your channel. You really should do a Model X review and compare it, because the model X is objectively better in every way - better range, better passenger comfort and seating, better storage capacity, better performance, better infotainment (especially navigation) and better autopilot, not to mention better resale.
You might want to look harder. We have plenty.
If tax payers weren’t heavily funding the subsidies to get into an EV how many do you think they’d have sold? Answer: F all!
That's the entire reason it's funded... So people buy them. They are also cheap to charge, about 3000 NOK a year = about $300. I've got my leasing including services and insurance, so electricity is my only expense day to day.
my left ear is dead already
You think Australia is behind? Italy is far worse
This is an Australian channel so it would only make sense to reference Australia
No Germany is the worst.
Kissing too much........
A Glorified Nissan Leaf...(200 mi EPA/ 150 mi real world/ 90 mi winter). I am not paying an EXTRA $50,000 for a (luxury)..."well trimmed interior". That's a poor ROI
Henry Ongori ok don’t buy one then.
Fix sound
3:00 Always amazes me how quickly car reviewers jump on the tired "Tesla Killer" bandwagon once they find a part of a car that seems superior to a comparable Tesla. In this case the Model X and later the Model Y are superior in terms of technology and practicability but the nicer interior in the EQC "should have Tesla worried".
I have the impression these guys would leave their wives for a girl that has a nicer haircut.
Sort out your audio guys, poor form!
This is a disappointing effort that will not impact Tesla's numbers at all. Like most reviewers, this reviewer confuses "interior design" with "build quality". Tesla's interiors are just fine quality wise -- they use high quality "vegan leather", aluminum, soft touch plastics and carbon fibre just like everyone else. The stitches are straight, and nothing moves that shouldn't move. The design is simpler though, and if you don't like that, well, that's personal preference, but it has nothing to do with "quality".
Now let's talk features. Tesla's infotainment system is a million times better than MBUX. It's clear, simple, and you never have to tap more than 2-3 times to get what you want. MBUX makes you wander around in submenus to try to find what you need. Awful, in comparison. And the voice system just listening for the word "mercedes"? That's going to get really annoying. In the Tesla, you press a button when you want the computer to listen to you. That works way better.
Why did they only offer seating for 4 adults? Or 4 adults and one amputee. In an X you can get 5, 6 or 7 seats. You can get a frunk. You get world class navigation. You get supercar acceleration and 100kms range more than this one.
Why would you buy this over an X, unless you were a dyed-in-the-wool Tesla hater or Mercedes lover?
Great improvements and also great to see Toyota finally joining the 5 year warranty club and Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Kudos for Toyota offering the upgrade for free, because as other manufacturers have noted, it requires new hardware that can cost quite a bit in addition to the software changes. If Toyota included the hardware already, then it begs the question why Apple CarPlay and Android Auto would not turned on from the start.
The RAV-4 is most certainly made for the US market though, and it's for this reason it was released there a while ago. I am currently in Japan and note it was released here simultaneously with Australia. Similar to the Subaru, it has rugged (almost ugly looks), that work for a US market, but won't work quite as well in Australia or Japan. The interior is a big step up, but really still makes it seem like they've just caught up to where Mazda was just as Mazda ups the ante with the new 3. I think Toyota and Subaru should take a leaf out of Mazda's years of obsessing with ergonomic and physiological studies just so that the right button press and seat posture. Then again, Toyota would simply just do the same and call it a Lexus NX, then charge $25,000 extra.
awful car mb not doing things right. the back looks like if the car had a diper.
fack 💩tesla
There we go again 🙄....Why should Tesla be worried 😕🤷🏾♂️? Before we blink....All cars will have a similar interior design to Tesla 😕. Specially if full autonomy is where the auto industry is headed.
Because this is built properly.
To me, it will not age well. It already looks dated in a way.
Not at all.
Agreed. In 10 years people will say “what the heck were those guys doing with that ridiculous design”. Especially front.
Pedro Sousa honestly I love the latest designs from MB lately, but this concept has been around for a while, and MB designers have already seemingly passed it.
Audio is baaaaad!
good luck posting this video now haha. No one cares about the Ev market
Yeah - they do.
So this is supposed to be the big, bad competition to Tesla? Are you kidding?
Uuuugly!!
And the car?
Electric cars are rubbish