Mercedes EQC EQC 400 300kW AMG Line Premium Plus 80kWh 5dr Auto Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Mercedes EQC reviewThe EQC is beautifully appointed and brilliant if you want to maximise the peace and quiet offered by going electric (it really is hushed on the move). It's generally comfortable on motorways but doesn't ride or handle as well as a BMW iX3 or Jaguar I-Pace, or match them when it comes to range.
The trim
See full equipmentThe entry-level trim comes with plenty of standard equipment, including 20in alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, air suspension, privacy glass, built-in sat-nav, parking sensors all round and a reversing camera. We think it's best choice.
The engine
See full engine specsYou certainly won’t have any complaints about its acceleration, because the EQC can hit 62mph from a standstill in just 5.1 seconds. That makes it faster than most hot hatchbacks or, more to the point, an Audi e-tron. The I-Pace and Tesla Model X are faster still, but you’d have to be a real speed freak to care.The EQC achieved 208 miles on a full charge in our Real Range tests — the Tesla Model X managed 233 miles, the Audi E-tron 196 miles, an the Jaguar I-Pace 253 miles.