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But why does this thing need to have a radiator "look"? What is that for? Why look like every ICE SUV? This comes out 8 years after the Model X and gets less range? Please. ps: I know they all do it, the I Pace, the Audi, and the MB all have "radiators". Again, why?
@@SDav21 It matters a lot for the power consumption. A low drag coefficient is the best way to increase range on BEVs. Model X standard range: drag coefficient 0,24, battery size 75 kWh, WLTP range 375 km EQC: drag coefficient 0.29, battery size 80 kWh, WLTP range 360 km The Model X is a lot faster, bigger, heavier and has a longer range with a smaller battery.
Interesting consumption detail: The highest consumption including the 0-100 km/h acceleration was 33 kWh/100 km. The lowest consumption after reset and setting cruise control was 14 kWh/100 km. The average of min. and max. figure is 23,5 kWh/100 km which is indeed the figure we also had after driving the car for a very long time. Funny, isn’t it? Shows again that using average between the extremes is a pretty strong means =)
It looks like Mercedes 80 kWh IS the usable capacity. Audis 95 kWh capacity is 83.6 kWh usable. According to electrek.co/2019/05/17/mercedes-benz-eqc-review-electric-suv-first-drive/ and others. Really confusing...
I was prepared to be underwhelmed by this, the more so as I'm normally an SUV hater, but I'm very impressed with the execution of the EQC. I particularly like how it's lowered compared to the GLC, and in fact it seems more like an expanded version of my B-Class electric drive, which has been a very pleasant car to own. Thinking on the B-Class, which was produced for three years using a Tesla driveline, what was lacking most (aside from range) was software, and it seems like Mercedes has really stepped up in that regard with the EQC. I'm particularly gratified that Mercedes has shown here that they take EVs very seriously as the future of motoring, and I think can expect to sell a lot of these. The customers I think will be a mix of current MB owners and people who are attracted to it as an EV but sold on the MB luxury and quality. That's what preorders on the Porsche Taycan look like and I think it will be similar with this. Anyway, I now think electric SUVs are A-OK. Sure they are less efficient than sedans, but you can get a 100% renewable electric supplier for your home and run this car fully green, in which case the more electricity you use, the better, and the popularity and profitability of SUVs will help automakers make the transition to EVs.
Good points. And some people - the rich? - definitely buy cars because of status. But in my experience, in the UK for example, journeys in an EV are fraught due to a lack of reliable charging stations.
@john collymore - Agree - we love our Nissan E-NV200 Combi, but only charge at home overnight. Ok, it has a very short range, so we only drive locally, because in the past we've arrived at various charging stations to find them faulty or occupied. Once we waited for a Leaf to finish charging, then the driver never returned. And it was a bleak place to wait, a long long walk from where we wanted to be...
The regen paddles are the EV-equivalent of a manual vs auto transmission with ICEVs. Some people will want to have manual control of the regen depending on driving situation and some will want the car to automatically handle it.
Well done, Thomas! I always enjoy your reviews of electric vehicles. I bought a Chevrolet Bolt EV (Opel Ampera-E) last year and I love driving it. Electric cars are so calm and relaxing to drive, I would never go back to a petrol car. I think Mercedes could have been a bit more daring with the front end design of the EQC. But of course they want to appeal to customers who may be a bit more conservative. However, I think it's much better than the front design of the Audi e-tron which looks a bit cheap. The EQC's interior shows some nice innovations in design and especially great choices for sustainable materials. The launch model with its blue accents is my favorite design. Cheers to you and the Autogefuhl team!
Drove the EQC 1886 AMG model this week on a test drive. Interior driving displays were clear and impressive. Rear leg room lower than I expected when front seats in driving position. Boot base is high (interior boot height of 650mm won't get a medium size dog inside). Feels a big car, with large roof pillars. Wife liked it. Easy and comfortable to drive. Plenty of power, and sure footed. Jaguar I-Pace and Audi E-tron test drives next.
Like the Juha Driving Academy jacket. Great Review. Nice light coloured interior version - do those air vents have an oar motive? Not sure about the safety aspects of ACC slowing for roundabouts - complacency issues? Or GPS camera augmented reality function - driver's eyes diverted from the road? As always, you get a very good idea of the car when going for a nice relaxed drive with Thomas! And listen to his commentary. But I will await his Review of the Tesla Model 3. The big issue, for using an EV for a road-trip: reliable charging stations. Tesla's charging systems seems the best out there?
Looks very promising indeed. All the reviews so far have praised the car based on the comfort and driving abilities, and personally, design wise, I think it looks amazing, no harsh lines and a very beautiful interior. Mercedes I think will sell quite a lot of these, and they deserve to. And yeah, thanks for the review, the best so far honestly, keep up the good work.
This vehicle looks amazing. I would totally buy one because I want an electric vehicle and I love Mercedes. I am a little disappointed by the range numbers. Hopefully they will increase with each model year. Great review btw!
@@thorH. Range anxiety used to be a thing until the legacy automakers tried their hand at building an electric car. When they couldn't match Tesla they decided, suddenly, that it doesn't make much difference. Hilarious. Please note, MB pulled the release of the EQC in the US because they just don't compare to any Tesla on price, range, speed, charging or infrastructure.
Dieter Zerressen No, because it doesn’t because range is something that is nice to have, not needed for the most people. You only need enough for your Daly life. And yes they try harder to improve on that and yes they do not match Tesla in their Battery technology, which is a shame, but Tesla just had the first mover advantage. And this car is way more expensive, but it is also of better quality. Tesla can not compete with that. Even all Tesla channels who review the EQC said so....
Dieter Zerressen oh and yes but MB is a European Company not predominantly in the US, which is the reason they take part in building the European charging infrastructure right now.
I’ve recently purchased an EQC 1886 - super car. Consumption so far 21 kW/100km with careful driving. I don’t anticipate any issues with public charging in the UK given the Electric Intelligence MBUX navigation system & judicious use of home and destination charging.
My pick with the AMG line look - the front end is nicer IMO and those multi-spoke wheels are hot. The interior is very nice - I think the Audi e-tron is better designed, but the EQC looks more upscale.
I'm glad that companies other than Tesla are starting to make EV's, but I'm disappointed that they're not really trying. The model S came out 7 years ago, and had a frunk, 400+ kms range, 0-60 of 4s (for the P85+ anyway) a 17" touchscreen with google maps and traffic for navigation... This new Mercedes has no front trunk space at all, 5s 0-60, and a nav that isn't as good. Thomas missed the turnoff in the roundabout, and if you watch that bit, there's no pop-up or anything telling him which exit to take, so he's got to actually look closer at the map (focussing away from the road) more than he should. On a Tesla, there would be a pop-up in the dash (or on the side, in a model 3) that tells you which exit to take, with enough notice that you don't miss it. I also have air suspension in my P85+, which I got 6 years ago. Why would Mercedes not even offer it in their newest car? So - no frunk, no air shocks, mediocre range, mediocre acceleration, and the MBUX is a lot more complicated to use than the Tesla infotainment. All in all, I'm disappointed in this offering, and I don't think they're going to sell a lot of them. There will be some mercedes die-hards that will buy, but I'm guessing that the sales numbers will be disappointing, leading to a bad aftermarket, which will lead to expensive leases.
Colin Fox Ok, so first don’t compare the acceleration of your model S with a big SUV. The acceleration stats of a model X are only slightly better, so is its range. One of the major reasons fo that is, that the EQC has a front grill. That is better fo cooling the battery. Most people rarely need the range a model S gives you, especially in Europe. The front trunk in Teslas is nice, but not a must have. It is not like every single gas has it and no one really messes it there either. I hate it, that people say, that it took Mercedes soo long to make a stat wise worse car, and that they aren’t trying. This statement is false and widely publicized in the Tesla community. A lot of car companies invested heavily into electric cars, and they are trying, just started a couple years later. Just because you have a big touch screen, which is a design choice, and people think it is superior, doesn’t have to be something bad. In this Mercedes you still have the option to most of the important things your Tesla can do. And as far as I know, Teslas don’t have voice control, I could be wrong on that one tho. I am also someone who spends a lot of time in the Tesla community, but please stop hating on the other car companies for waiting a little bit longer. It is just annoying.
Watched this review many times...never get bored...I am awaiting to receive my EQC soon. Amazing car but I feel there is an Internet tendency to kill it as they will stop its production soon and the company itself is streedsing on seeling other electric platform like EQE and the EQS. I am just happy with the EQC especially the classic non AMG grill I believe it will the be the first and the last good looking electric car as I feel all other electric cars shapes are very alien to me. I love in this EQC that it is based on GLC platform this means all suspension parts are available. Regarding efficiency and batteries...I bought this as my first Merc to keep forever...I belive after 10 years all the batteries can be changed with alternative more advanced lighter and more efficient cells. Pls correct me if I am wrong. Finally. . Thank you so much for this amazing fair and convincing review.
My VW XL1 hybrid uses only 10 Kwh per 100 Km when driving in pure EV mode. I believe that is the best electricity consumption figure of any BEV or hybrid, and yet the EQC comes close to that when on the motorway with cruise control on - very impressive!
I must admit that I hated the Mercedes, not for their engines or for their consumptions, but just because of their exteriors and also their interiors, but the electric model (Mercedes EQC) literally reconciled me with mercedes. I wish the starry brand continues to surprise us for its next models of vehicles, thank you again.
"more" The design is exactly the same as the others. Boring. I'm sure they all are very well made with high-quality materials but you cannot tell, from the side, these new EVs from their ICE forebearers and that's just sad.
Excellent job of describing a unique electric car. Your command of the significant facts is outstanding. No other car reviewer even comes close to your expertise!
I love the styling of this EQC, Thomas. I think it looks better than any other SUV from the Mercedes stable at the moment. Surprised there isn't more room in the rear, but I like that the rear bench is set higher so rear passengers get a good view forward. I also love the simple, clean and functional dashboard without those horribly ugly "turbine" style vents that Mercedes has been using in other models lately. Hopefully, this is the new design direction for Mercedes because I definitely love it! Thanks for the review, Thomas!
because no one is buying those either. Weak efforts from Audi, M-B and Jaguar compared to the competitor which came out in 2015. Five years ago and the Tesla is faster, charges faster and has better range. That's just sad.
Mercedes nailed it, for there first compelling EV, I like that it looks like any other car but they give you good looking clues that's its Electric that are easily identifiable by the EV community, just hope that Chevron Texaco does not try any underhanded stunts like they pulled in the 1990's with Toyota that made them stop development of EV's
Great review with all needed information! Still some questions on the practical aspects of the charging times if you perform regularly long distance trips. My favourite version is the 'electric look' with blue accents on a grey car body! A new type of car can easily have a new look and must not look like a standard car.... Well done Mercedes and well done Thomas!
You don't need a test drive. Just watch Thomas' review, go to the dealership, and by a car. Amazing content. I really liked the futuristic look of the prototype. We will get them maybe in the next generation. But it is better, and safer to go with something like this. Sort of a blend between old, and new design. I like it. But i don't understand Mercedes on front wheel drive. If we take top 3 German manufacturers i would never go with Audi. I like their cars. They are beautiful, and properly built, but they are front wheel drive. That may stir away few people from this car. Also the Air Suspension. They offer it on C-Class which is half the price of an EQC. Why not on this car? Apart from those two things this is a brilliant car. If they included the Air Suspension, and rear wheel bias on the drive train this would be ,in my opinion, the best electric car by far in the consumer category. If i would be buying this type of car now i would compare the other offers. Try them out. Just because of FWD, and no Air Suspension. If it had RWD bias, and Air Suspension I wouldn't bother with the competition. I know you are reading the comments Mercedes. Think harder for the next car release. Excellent review Thomas.
Mercedes Range? Probably the most important feature. Also, where in the USA is the charging network with Tesla type superchargers? Absolutely essential if you want to go on a trip that is greater than ~50% of the range? IMO looks like it is an expensive around town/commuter car with probably less than a 100-mile one-way range. Don't see many of these sold without a vast supercharging network that rivals Tesla especially on the West coast where we love electric cars. Just on the block where I live, there are 6 Teslas. My neighbor routinely drives his Model S 6 hours to LA with no issues. How can you do that with this car?
mlhm5 It’ll sell well in Europe where most governments invest in super charging networks rather than just exclusive corporation networks. Although I’m a bit disappointed in this cars range, I hope the Gen 2 will improve on it greatly
Maybe the next year, I see the lack of phone services integrated with the car, so is a hotspot your car an dying are satellite connection, also I didn’t see Apple Card inside, like you have in other cars,kind weird, what about self parking option , is any of this available?, thanks for the great review
Thank you. Do you have any observations with regard to the integration of Mercedes Me charging locations with the MBUX navigation and battery information system ? How effectively it helps plan long routes ?
I like the design idea with 2 12 inch widescreen displays for dash and carnav infotainment but i would prefer a dash hood covering the top and sides of the displays and covering from sunlight hitting the display.
I’m a big fan of the GLC AMG lineup. I’d personally prefer the traditional shape. This is kind of a stop gap. Mercedes are testing the water with the current EQ lineup and I think the next batch will be very very good. 2024/2025. In the meantime, I’d still consider this as it’s still a very very nice car and there are no compromises on quality.
Good review. However I think the key rival omitted is the Jag IPace. Considering Jag sells 1/10th Merc or Audi’s volumes I think they are in pole position in this new EV space...better range, drive dynamics, looks (IMHO) and price...IPace has smashed it out the park and these new entrants highlight the fact all the more.
flatbyfour there’s a supply issue apparently. Jag can’t make enough IPace’s to satisfy global demand. The IPace is on a unique architecture compared to the etron and EQC which are heavily modified Q5’s and GLC and this is coming from a manufacturer that’s significantly smaller than those guys. So not a compliance car.
Thomas, I recognise the background at @06:57 . Did you come to Norway to do the review :)? Would have cool to see you do your review in full screen, full length and in real life. Let’s go. Good review :)
Autogefühl yeah haha. I heard it when I watched further in the video hahaha. Just surprised to see it in the beginning. Any plans for future Q&A, live stream or presentations:)?
Great review as usual Thomas and Autogefuehl team, Compared the EQC and E-Tron what's the difference between this two? When will there be an GLS review?
I own a new B9 S4 with a pretty nice interior. Saw one of these in person, and wow. I know my next purchase for an SUV. I thought the interior in my S4 was pretty upper end. Now it seems like B-tier lol. It also looks amazing in person. Very classy SUV.
Really great review as I am looking to buy or lease and EQC and I have learnt so much about it from this video. He covered every aspect of the car very well
It’s nice to have a new big electric car in the market. The prices are so high even if they are full electric & they don’t have any issues to enviroment. So we need more comparition to make them better & cheaper.
Thank for the review. Great as always. But again, one more luxury EV. The real thing will happen when we get 30K (EUR,USD,CHF) car with at least 500km. Who will be the first? That company will sell a lot off cars. While battery is expensive, electric motor is so much cheaper and electronic control is simpler (and cheaper), that in the end, EV is cheaper to make than equivalent ICE car. But they are selling them more expensive.
Great review, just as we know you do! I really like this car and charging time is going to be more important if you can drive 400-500km on a single charge. And most people drive less then 70km a day so every EV out there is capable of that.
Wondering what is the cheapest. Evolutionary make hybrids full electric by introducing better batteries and smaller ICE units in each new model and facelift or merge for example EQC (E-tron Quattro) and GLC (Q5) into one in the long run.
Lovely review, as always, Thomas! I would love it also in Thomas Blue. I love the car very much. I would love to buy one, but it is not sold here because we have yet to have an electric platform at all. No hybrids or electric vehicles, not even Tesla is here. Funny, because Elon Musk was born here! I would prefer the Mercedes-Benz EQC platform to come here rather than the Tesla platform.
Very pleased so far with my EQC AMG which I’ve had for a week now. It’s in Hitech silver. I think it’s the best looking EV SUV to date in its class. Great performance too.
Autogefühl Sorry, I meant to ask about “the vertical support on side door windows”. Should it be removed for like better visibility when changing lanes?
I need 2 things in this car, an alternatives finishes for the front console, I don't like in piano black and a neumatic suspension to have more grown clearance
For EV reviews there are a few key features that should always be covered in such a comprehensive review that you have been delivering to use so reliably: * charging speed on a fast charger (150kW or 350kW CCS, such as an Ionity): at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, ..., 90% - different cars slow down at different points * charging time from 10% to 80% * average consumption while cruising outside the city at around 90km/h * average consumption at 120km/h - the WLTP ranges are not really representative of long cruise situations as they test with a lot of accelerations and slowdowns * city consumption * how high is the back seat off the ground - are feet too high up?
@@autogefuehl you are doing a seriously great job! Just making sure you have the full list (from my perspective) handy and also deliver a quick kick to the editor of the short version to leave some of these details in, when cutting it down :D
Looks like a great car. But I will never undestand German manufacturers and their millions of options. They should do it like Japanese manufacturers or Tesla: Deliver a great base model with 80% of the features and only a few things can be added. From a production perspective this is much better. It is really annoying that you need to choose "the hyper-uber sport package with carbon looks" only because you want to have sport seats.
Hey Tomas, thanks for another good review. I was also delighted to see the numerous seating interior options. I am loaning an EQC 400 over the weekend to try it out. The air suspension...beyond the comfort, it also provides the feature to raise and lower the chassi. This is useful when driving on rough roads and is somewhat expected as an option in a SUV-like car. But I can understand the pricing decision. By the way, it would be nice to add Polestar 2 to the comparison mix. :o)
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I don't think a car needs to "look electric". A car just needs to look good whatever it is. And this does.
SDav21 exactly.
they didn't even put an interior in the model 3
But why does this thing need to have a radiator "look"? What is that for? Why look like every ICE SUV? This comes out 8 years after the Model X and gets less range? Please. ps: I know they all do it, the I Pace, the Audi, and the MB all have "radiators". Again, why?
@@dzerres If they didn't all cars would look identical. The grille is part of the design. Most of it is closed anyway. It doesn't matter.
@@SDav21 It matters a lot for the power consumption. A low drag coefficient is the best way to increase range on BEVs.
Model X standard range: drag coefficient 0,24, battery size 75 kWh, WLTP range 375 km
EQC: drag coefficient 0.29, battery size 80 kWh, WLTP range 360 km
The Model X is a lot faster, bigger, heavier and has a longer range with a smaller battery.
I simply do not understand how you pump out so much content. You are an absolute machine!
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Interesting consumption detail: The highest consumption including the 0-100 km/h acceleration was 33 kWh/100 km. The lowest consumption after reset and setting cruise control was 14 kWh/100 km. The average of min. and max. figure is 23,5 kWh/100 km which is indeed the figure we also had after driving the car for a very long time. Funny, isn’t it? Shows again that using average between the extremes is a pretty strong means =)
Audi etron, Tesla model X and Jaguar iPace manage to have a frunk while MB eqs has jone!
Sorry I meant no frunk whatsoever.
Autogefühl what is the available battery capacity? I suppose less than the total capacity of 80 kWh.
It looks like Mercedes 80 kWh IS the usable capacity. Audis 95 kWh capacity is 83.6 kWh usable. According to electrek.co/2019/05/17/mercedes-benz-eqc-review-electric-suv-first-drive/ and others.
Really confusing...
Going forward could you just use wh/km or wh/mi instead of kWh per 100km?
The AMG line looks especially cool. A great job by the designers, in my opinion
Yea give thanks to Mercedes
@@ebrimakaliloujabang2271 Really? Thank God else he would've thanked Hyundai for that.
This is easliy the absolute best review of this car I have seen on the entirety of TH-cam. Magnificent job, I subscribed instantly
it looks way better in sliver, I really don't like the black one, especially the front
agreed, the black one already looks dated, especially from the front and side.
A black AMG would be prettier, in my opinion! Btw AMGs look better!
Black is the best one, it shines in the Sun and it makes you feel like a Bad Boy. Black cars for some reason people do not like to tailgate them.
I was prepared to be underwhelmed by this, the more so as I'm normally an SUV hater, but I'm very impressed with the execution of the EQC. I particularly like how it's lowered compared to the GLC, and in fact it seems more like an expanded version of my B-Class electric drive, which has been a very pleasant car to own. Thinking on the B-Class, which was produced for three years using a Tesla driveline, what was lacking most (aside from range) was software, and it seems like Mercedes has really stepped up in that regard with the EQC. I'm particularly gratified that Mercedes has shown here that they take EVs very seriously as the future of motoring, and I think can expect to sell a lot of these. The customers I think will be a mix of current MB owners and people who are attracted to it as an EV but sold on the MB luxury and quality. That's what preorders on the Porsche Taycan look like and I think it will be similar with this. Anyway, I now think electric SUVs are A-OK. Sure they are less efficient than sedans, but you can get a 100% renewable electric supplier for your home and run this car fully green, in which case the more electricity you use, the better, and the popularity and profitability of SUVs will help automakers make the transition to EVs.
Good points. And some people - the rich? - definitely buy cars because of status. But in my experience, in the UK for example, journeys in an EV are fraught due to a lack of reliable charging stations.
@john collymore - Agree - we love our Nissan E-NV200 Combi, but only charge at home overnight. Ok, it has a very short range, so we only drive locally, because in the past we've arrived at various charging stations to find them faulty or occupied. Once we waited for a Leaf to finish charging, then the driver never returned. And it was a bleak place to wait, a long long walk from where we wanted to be...
Why are you an SUV "hater"? I understand someone not NEEDING one, but not hating them.
The regen paddles are the EV-equivalent of a manual vs auto transmission with ICEVs. Some people will want to have manual control of the regen depending on driving situation and some will want the car to automatically handle it.
Wow! Very good review! Enjoyed it! Love the car, love the channel!
Well done, Thomas! I always enjoy your reviews of electric vehicles. I bought a Chevrolet Bolt EV (Opel Ampera-E) last year and I love driving it. Electric cars are so calm and relaxing to drive, I would never go back to a petrol car. I think Mercedes could have been a bit more daring with the front end design of the EQC. But of course they want to appeal to customers who may be a bit more conservative. However, I think it's much better than the front design of the Audi e-tron which looks a bit cheap. The EQC's interior shows some nice innovations in design and especially great choices for sustainable materials. The launch model with its blue accents is my favorite design. Cheers to you and the Autogefuhl team!
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This is the car I want more than anything else.
Drove the EQC 1886 AMG model this week on a test drive. Interior driving displays were clear and impressive. Rear leg room lower than I expected when front seats in driving position. Boot base is high (interior boot height of 650mm won't get a medium size dog inside). Feels a big car, with large roof pillars. Wife liked it. Easy and comfortable to drive. Plenty of power, and sure footed. Jaguar I-Pace and Audi E-tron test drives next.
David, I'm interested to hear what your take was on those 3 test drives!
What was your take after tested all of them and still satisfied with your choose ?
Like the Juha Driving Academy jacket. Great Review. Nice light coloured interior version - do those air vents have an oar motive? Not sure about the safety aspects of ACC slowing for roundabouts - complacency issues? Or GPS camera augmented reality function - driver's eyes diverted from the road? As always, you get a very good idea of the car when going for a nice relaxed drive with Thomas! And listen to his commentary. But I will await his Review of the Tesla Model 3. The big issue, for using an EV for a road-trip: reliable charging stations. Tesla's charging systems seems the best out there?
Model 3 review will be epic m8 !
yeah supercharging infrastructure definitely Tesla is way ahead atm
Looks very promising indeed. All the reviews so far have praised the car based on the comfort and driving abilities, and personally, design wise, I think it looks amazing, no harsh lines and a very beautiful interior.
Mercedes I think will sell quite a lot of these, and they deserve to.
And yeah, thanks for the review, the best so far honestly, keep up the good work.
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This vehicle looks amazing. I would totally buy one because I want an electric vehicle and I love Mercedes. I am a little disappointed by the range numbers. Hopefully they will increase with each model year. Great review btw!
You rarely need a range longer than this. And if you do, a couple miles don’t make that much of a difference
@@thorH. Range anxiety used to be a thing until the legacy automakers tried their hand at building an electric car. When they couldn't match Tesla they decided, suddenly, that it doesn't make much difference. Hilarious. Please note, MB pulled the release of the EQC in the US because they just don't compare to any Tesla on price, range, speed, charging or infrastructure.
Dieter Zerressen No, because it doesn’t because range is something that is nice to have, not needed for the most people. You only need enough for your Daly life. And yes they try harder to improve on that and yes they do not match Tesla in their Battery technology, which is a shame, but Tesla just had the first mover advantage. And this car is way more expensive, but it is also of better quality. Tesla can not compete with that. Even all Tesla channels who review the EQC said so....
Dieter Zerressen oh and yes but MB is a European Company not predominantly in the US, which is the reason they take part in building the European charging infrastructure right now.
I’ve recently purchased an EQC 1886 - super car. Consumption so far 21 kW/100km with careful driving. I don’t anticipate any issues with public charging in the UK given the Electric Intelligence MBUX navigation system & judicious use of home and destination charging.
Finally MB with emotion. Really love how EQC looks. Definitely the most beautiful electric car in production.
My pick with the AMG line look - the front end is nicer IMO and those multi-spoke wheels are hot. The interior is very nice - I think the Audi e-tron is better designed, but the EQC looks more upscale.
That AMG-Line in white looks SO much better than the black spec model you drove. Great review as always :)
I'm glad that companies other than Tesla are starting to make EV's, but I'm disappointed that they're not really trying. The model S came out 7 years ago, and had a frunk, 400+ kms range, 0-60 of 4s (for the P85+ anyway) a 17" touchscreen with google maps and traffic for navigation...
This new Mercedes has no front trunk space at all, 5s 0-60, and a nav that isn't as good. Thomas missed the turnoff in the roundabout, and if you watch that bit, there's no pop-up or anything telling him which exit to take, so he's got to actually look closer at the map (focussing away from the road) more than he should. On a Tesla, there would be a pop-up in the dash (or on the side, in a model 3) that tells you which exit to take, with enough notice that you don't miss it.
I also have air suspension in my P85+, which I got 6 years ago. Why would Mercedes not even offer it in their newest car? So - no frunk, no air shocks, mediocre range, mediocre acceleration, and the MBUX is a lot more complicated to use than the Tesla infotainment.
All in all, I'm disappointed in this offering, and I don't think they're going to sell a lot of them. There will be some mercedes die-hards that will buy, but I'm guessing that the sales numbers will be disappointing, leading to a bad aftermarket, which will lead to expensive leases.
Colin Fox Ok, so first don’t compare the acceleration of your model S with a big SUV. The acceleration stats of a model X are only slightly better, so is its range. One of the major reasons fo that is, that the EQC has a front grill. That is better fo cooling the battery.
Most people rarely need the range a model S gives you, especially in Europe.
The front trunk in Teslas is nice, but not a must have. It is not like every single gas has it and no one really messes it there either.
I hate it, that people say, that it took Mercedes soo long to make a stat wise worse car, and that they aren’t trying.
This statement is false and widely publicized in the Tesla community.
A lot of car companies invested heavily into electric cars, and they are trying, just started a couple years later.
Just because you have a big touch screen, which is a design choice, and people think it is superior, doesn’t have to be something bad. In this Mercedes you still have the option to most of the important things your Tesla can do. And as far as I know, Teslas don’t have voice control, I could be wrong on that one tho.
I am also someone who spends a lot of time in the Tesla community, but please stop hating on the other car companies for waiting a little bit longer.
It is just annoying.
Watched this review many times...never get bored...I am awaiting to receive my EQC soon. Amazing car but I feel there is an Internet tendency to kill it as they will stop its production soon and the company itself is streedsing on seeling other electric platform like EQE and the EQS. I am just happy with the EQC especially the classic non AMG grill I believe it will the be the first and the last good looking electric car as I feel all other electric cars shapes are very alien to me.
I love in this EQC that it is based on GLC platform this means all suspension parts are available.
Regarding efficiency and batteries...I bought this as my first Merc to keep forever...I belive after 10 years all the batteries can be changed with alternative more advanced lighter and more efficient cells.
Pls correct me if I am wrong.
Finally.
. Thank you so much for this amazing fair and convincing review.
Thanks for tuning in! :) Always welcome here
Let us see. I hope to keep my recently purchased EQC 1886 for 10 years.
No dashboard = $5,000 built in profit. I liked Mercedes when they built to a standard.
My VW XL1 hybrid uses only 10 Kwh per 100 Km when driving in pure EV mode. I believe that is the best electricity consumption figure of any BEV or hybrid, and yet the EQC comes close to that when on the motorway with cruise control on - very impressive!
I must admit that I hated the Mercedes, not for their engines or for their consumptions, but just because of their exteriors and also their interiors, but the electric model (Mercedes EQC) literally reconciled me with mercedes. I wish the starry brand continues to surprise us for its next models of vehicles, thank you again.
I think Autogefühl is the best car demostration of those I've seen.
Appreciated man! Pls share 🤘
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A much more attractive design than their other SUVs
"more" The design is exactly the same as the others. Boring. I'm sure they all are very well made with high-quality materials but you cannot tell, from the side, these new EVs from their ICE forebearers and that's just sad.
Subjective.
Wow so good reviews now the EQ and the new facelift of the A4...😉 good
The best review of the EQC. Thank you
Excellent job of describing a unique electric car. Your command of the significant facts is outstanding. No other car reviewer even comes close to your expertise!
Thanks so much Steve!
I love the styling of this EQC, Thomas. I think it looks better than any other SUV from the Mercedes stable at the moment. Surprised there isn't more room in the rear, but I like that the rear bench is set higher so rear passengers get a good view forward. I also love the simple, clean and functional dashboard without those horribly ugly "turbine" style vents that Mercedes has been using in other models lately. Hopefully, this is the new design direction for Mercedes because I definitely love it! Thanks for the review, Thomas!
Thx pal!
Why aren’t comparisons made with Jag I-pace?
because no one is buying those either. Weak efforts from Audi, M-B and Jaguar compared to the competitor which came out in 2015. Five years ago and the Tesla is faster, charges faster and has better range. That's just sad.
Mercedes nailed it, for there first compelling EV, I like that it looks like any other car but they give you good looking clues that's its Electric that are easily identifiable by the EV community, just hope that Chevron Texaco does not try any underhanded stunts like they pulled in the 1990's with Toyota that made them stop development of EV's
Great review with all needed information!
Still some questions on the practical aspects of the charging times if you perform regularly long distance trips.
My favourite version is the 'electric look' with blue accents on a grey car body!
A new type of car can easily have a new look and must not look like a standard car....
Well done Mercedes and well done Thomas!
cheers!
I wish Mercedes would offer different trim packages than piano black. The wood in the gle is great, the shiny black really puts me off
Hope you enjoyed Norway and great review Thomas!
You don't need a test drive. Just watch Thomas' review, go to the dealership, and by a car. Amazing content. I really liked the futuristic look of the prototype. We will get them maybe in the next generation. But it is better, and safer to go with something like this. Sort of a blend between old, and new design. I like it. But i don't understand Mercedes on front wheel drive. If we take top 3 German manufacturers i would never go with Audi. I like their cars. They are beautiful, and properly built, but they are front wheel drive. That may stir away few people from this car. Also the Air Suspension. They offer it on C-Class which is half the price of an EQC. Why not on this car? Apart from those two things this is a brilliant car. If they included the Air Suspension, and rear wheel bias on the drive train this would be ,in my opinion, the best electric car by far in the consumer category. If i would be buying this type of car now i would compare the other offers. Try them out. Just because of FWD, and no Air Suspension. If it had RWD bias, and Air Suspension I wouldn't bother with the competition. I know you are reading the comments Mercedes. Think harder for the next car release. Excellent review Thomas.
Thanks pal!
Mercedes Range? Probably the most important feature. Also, where in the USA is the charging network with Tesla type superchargers? Absolutely essential if you want to go on a trip that is greater than ~50% of the range? IMO looks like it is an expensive around town/commuter car with probably less than a 100-mile one-way range. Don't see many of these sold without a vast supercharging network that rivals Tesla especially on the West coast where we love electric cars. Just on the block where I live, there are 6 Teslas. My neighbor routinely drives his Model S 6 hours to LA with no issues. How can you do that with this car?
mlhm5 It’ll sell well in Europe where most governments invest in super charging networks rather than just exclusive corporation networks.
Although I’m a bit disappointed in this cars range, I hope the Gen 2 will improve on it greatly
Maybe the next year, I see the lack of phone services integrated with the car, so is a hotspot your car an dying are satellite connection, also I didn’t see Apple Card inside, like you have in other cars,kind weird, what about self parking option , is any of this available?, thanks for the great review
Thanks! Carplay is possible
Thank you. Do you have any observations with regard to the integration of Mercedes Me charging locations with the MBUX navigation and battery information system ? How effectively it helps plan long routes ?
With new winter tyres and wet road the traction control kicks in hard, it feels much slower than XC40 twin for example.
One month how much bill came charging in home ?
I like the design idea with 2 12 inch widescreen displays for dash and carnav infotainment but i would prefer a dash hood covering the top and sides of the displays and covering from sunlight hitting the display.
AMG Line doesn't look too bad.. thanks for the review guys!
I can already imagine switching from l/100km to kWh/100. Our age gets interesting.
lepiej by było jakby samochody były napędzane wodorem
taniej, szybciej i równie ekologicznie
nie wspominając o potężnym zasięgu na jednym "tankowaniu"
Another great presentation by Thomas. :D Thomas Blue color would be real nice
I’m a big fan of the GLC AMG lineup. I’d personally prefer the traditional shape. This is kind of a stop gap. Mercedes are testing the water with the current EQ lineup and I think the next batch will be very very good. 2024/2025. In the meantime, I’d still consider this as it’s still a very very nice car and there are no compromises on quality.
I still think that for most countries
I have had Europe tour with my bmw i3 last summer. Range on highway was around 170 km/100 miles. Yes it is a bit boring but doable.
NOS for tunning propulsion = super capacitors for electric engines tunning :)
Good review. However I think the key rival omitted is the Jag IPace. Considering Jag sells 1/10th Merc or Audi’s volumes I think they are in pole position in this new EV space...better range, drive dynamics, looks (IMHO) and price...IPace has smashed it out the park and these new entrants highlight the fact all the more.
The Jag is much smaller, I wouldn't call it an SUV. It's basically a hatchback, hence the lower price
Haydrean Jag has shorter length BUT longer wheelbase, so more interior room. Those clever Brits🤓
flatbyfour there’s a supply issue apparently. Jag can’t make enough IPace’s to satisfy global demand. The IPace is on a unique architecture compared to the etron and EQC which are heavily modified Q5’s and GLC and this is coming from a manufacturer that’s significantly smaller than those guys. So not a compliance car.
Thomas, I recognise the background at @06:57 . Did you come to Norway to do the review :)? Would have cool to see you do your review in full screen, full length and in real life. Let’s go. Good review :)
Yeah i also mentioned it a couple of times :)
Autogefühl yeah haha. I heard it when I watched further in the video hahaha. Just surprised to see it in the beginning. Any plans for future Q&A, live stream or presentations:)?
We did have some live premieres or smth, we also have a Q&A session: th-cam.com/video/efu7ZCBWMVg/w-d-xo.html
Could do a new one though indeed.
"You can use this as your primary vehicle too"... Haven't we become a bit too spoiled here? ;-) I like the silver one best.
Great review as usual Thomas and Autogefuehl team, Compared the EQC and E-Tron what's the difference between this two? When will there be an GLS review?
Thanks 🙏 i mentioned some of the differences in the review, checked full length? GLS driving next month, static review already online:)
I own a new B9 S4 with a pretty nice interior.
Saw one of these in person, and wow. I know my next purchase for an SUV. I thought the interior in my S4 was pretty upper end. Now it seems like B-tier lol.
It also looks amazing in person. Very classy SUV.
Great video as with all of them. Forgive this random question but what brand shoes are the ones you are wearing in the video? 😬
Thanks 🙏 see video description:)
Really great review as I am looking to buy or lease and EQC and I have learnt so much about it from this video. He covered every aspect of the car very well
Welcome 🙏
It’s nice to have a new big electric car in the market. The prices are so high even if they are full electric & they don’t have any issues to enviroment. So we need more comparition to make them better & cheaper.
khaled Moawia It's Mercedes bro. Ask Toyota to make an affordable EV. Mercedes probably never will.
Great show, always enjoy your POV. Get a lapel mic, no need to hold it in your hands.
Very detailed review. Excellent job!
Great review and your English is perfect which is greatly appreciated. Really enjoyed watching! 🙏🏻
Welcome 🤘
Thank for the review. Great as always. But again, one more luxury EV. The real thing will happen when we get 30K (EUR,USD,CHF) car with at least 500km.
Who will be the first? That company will sell a lot off cars.
While battery is expensive, electric motor is so much cheaper and electronic control is simpler (and cheaper), that in the end, EV is cheaper to make than equivalent ICE car. But they are selling them more expensive.
Model 3 review soon!
Darko Sola Mercedes bro. MERCEDES. Not going to be offering affordable EVs for the foreseeable future. Want a cheap EV? Buy a Nissan Leaf.
@@TecnamTwin So, they have A class. I have an Audi. Used to have BMW. They have cars from 30K and up.
That augmented navigation is impressive
I want my EV to look like a normal car, the AMG would be my pick.
You can really sense how positive and happy Thomas sounds when he's talking about an interior that has no animal leather.
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Will Mercedes sells home charger like tesla's wall charger which can help home charging
Why buy one from Mercedes or Tesla? There are wallchargers from countless manufacturers
Yeah, you are right, thanks for the comment😉
Does it have a heat pump for cold weather? Great car and review. Thanks!
Yes, but the EQC overall is a cool car but it is not efficient at all. Don’t expect high range
Have a good one!Very cool, thanks
Great review, just as we know you do! I really like this car and charging time is going to be more important if you can drive 400-500km on a single charge. And most people drive less then 70km a day so every EV out there is capable of that.
Thanks!
A general question here.. What would the range be when cruising at say 130km/h on a motorway journey? Great review and great car!
thanks! Hard to test in Norway. Gotta do that here in Germany.
Best pronunciation of “Bremen” I’ve ever heard. Props.
Well he is a native German, so...
This is some improvement from horrible S class dashboard screen.
Great video. Thanks!
Have you herd about any facelifts or other improvements on the way for the EQC?
Thanks 🙏
No. They will not invest any money in this car
I like the length of the rear door , seem a more generous rear space for rear passenger
Wondering what is the cheapest. Evolutionary make hybrids full electric by introducing better batteries and smaller ICE units in each new model and facelift or merge for example EQC (E-tron Quattro) and GLC (Q5) into one in the long run.
Its always the cheapest when u build the very same thing in high numbers
Hey Thomas, when are you reviewing the Model 3. Been waiting for your review of that car for a long time!
Agree. Just at breakfast atm for the shooting of the Model 3 :)
enjoy your breakfast bruh... eating your breakfast and replying to comments - cool. Enjoy.
@@autogefuehl Yes! Looking forward to it!
What is the reason for the 400 designation you did not say !
I just ordered this. Looking forward to get it😃🍾
Lovely review, as always, Thomas! I would love it also in Thomas Blue.
I love the car very much. I would love to buy one, but it is not sold here because we have yet to have an electric platform at all. No hybrids or electric vehicles, not even Tesla is here. Funny, because Elon Musk was born here! I would prefer the Mercedes-Benz EQC platform to come here rather than the Tesla platform.
Cheers!
Thomas, why do you think the EQC will not be available in the US?
Range. Car is great but the range is too small
Thomas, thanks for the thorough review of the EQC, an EV I would now seriously consider purchasing!
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Powerage!
I love it. Hopefully it arrives for me by Christmas , I have ordered it.
Lewis Hamilton has one too.....
Very pleased so far with my EQC AMG which I’ve had for a week now. It’s in Hitech silver. I think it’s the best looking EV SUV to date in its class. Great performance too.
Hey Thomas, what do you think about the near vertical rear supports on Mercedes vehicles? Is it something that should be removed or rethought of?
Sorry, what exactly do you mean? The rear head restraints?
Autogefühl Sorry, I meant to ask about “the vertical support on side door windows”. Should it be removed for like better visibility when changing lanes?
I will prefer this Mercedes xqc instead of Audi Enron and Tesla
Why is that Christian? I was looking at the Audi & Tesla.
I need 2 things in this car, an alternatives finishes for the front console, I don't like in piano black and a neumatic suspension to have more grown clearance
For EV reviews there are a few key features that should always be covered in such a comprehensive review that you have been delivering to use so reliably:
* charging speed on a fast charger (150kW or 350kW CCS, such as an Ionity): at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, ..., 90% - different cars slow down at different points
* charging time from 10% to 80%
* average consumption while cruising outside the city at around 90km/h
* average consumption at 120km/h - the WLTP ranges are not really representative of long cruise situations as they test with a lot of accelerations and slowdowns
* city consumption
* how high is the back seat off the ground - are feet too high up?
if you followed full length, you ll see that we covered most of those points
@@autogefuehl you are doing a seriously great job! Just making sure you have the full list (from my perspective) handy and also deliver a quick kick to the editor of the short version to leave some of these details in, when cutting it down :D
thanks for the feedback!
The E-Tron dare I say it...looks more sophisticated and special.
I like form following function. So low drag design appeals
I like the very detailed reviews you do - thank you.
thanks, feel free to recommend =) And also sub to our 2nd channel linked in the video description!
can someone tell me hom much CO2 is produced by the electric factory to recharge this 2.4 tons thing for full range or can please calculate it /km ?
Long term it will still be better. Evens out after 30000 km
Thomas which one do you think drives better Audi eTron or this Merc EQC?
They both drive well, i talked about this a little in the driving part
On the front looks Japanese like a Honda or a Mitsubishi, on the back the lights make me remember the new Kia Proceed and Porsche Panamera!
redlightson Yes
About the grille lightstrip : when is it on and is it allowed in all european countries?
Looks like a great car. But I will never undestand German manufacturers and their millions of options. They should do it like Japanese manufacturers or Tesla: Deliver a great base model with 80% of the features and only a few things can be added. From a production perspective this is much better.
It is really annoying that you need to choose "the hyper-uber sport package with carbon looks" only because you want to have sport seats.
and they have even already reduced the option list on this one here
Great video Thomas, thanks!!...
Where do you recharge it? Supports Tesla SUperchargers?
70,000 chargers in Europe. No problem, especially on Ionity.
Hey Tomas, thanks for another good review. I was also delighted to see the numerous seating interior options. I am loaning an EQC 400 over the weekend to try it out. The air suspension...beyond the comfort, it also provides the feature to raise and lower the chassi. This is useful when driving on rough roads and is somewhat expected as an option in a SUV-like car. But I can understand the pricing decision.
By the way, it would be nice to add Polestar 2 to the comparison mix. :o)