2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class EQB 250+

The EQB is Mercedes' compact electric SUV, the one that trades a gas engine for a battery while keeping the familiar GLB shape. The ride is composed and the cabin stays hushed, making it an easy car to live with day to day. You get a tall, boxy cabin with room for five and a useful cargo area behind the second row. The EQB 250+ is the most efficient EQB, trading the 300's all-wheel drive for a front-wheel-drive layout that extends range to 245 miles of range. Its electric motor makes 188 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty for around-town driving, and the continuously variable automatic (CVT) keeps things smooth and quiet. Expect the ride to be a touch firmer than the AWD versions since the 250+ carries less weight over the front axle, but it still feels planted.