The EQB’s cabin is beyond good when it comes to space and equipment. Let’s start with the seats and overall comfort. With a wheelbase spanning 2,830mm, the space here is generous. The front seats are mostly leather with a bit of what looks like premium fabric in between, and let me tell you, they are as good to sit on as they appear – comfortable and supportive.
The second- and third-row seats, meanwhile, are hugely configurable. There is a lot of room in the second row and the seating is broad and spacious enough to accommodate three adults in decent comfort. Although under-thigh support is quite limited, the seats are superbly contoured, and the relatively low seating translates to plenty of headroom.
As for the boot, it’s level and capacious – the volume ranges from 465 litres to 1,620 litres with all the seats folded down, making the EQB extremely practical. What’s more, the backrests of the seats in the second row can be adjusted in several stages and since the entire row is on rails, the seats can individually slide to liberate more knee-room if the third row isn’t occupied.
Speaking of which, Mercedes themselves claim that the third row can be used only by anyone up to 5’4” in height, and I agree. The third row is comfortable only for kids, and for times when you need to use it to carry adults, they will have to work with limited headroom.
Now, this issue can be attributed to that part of the roof lining sloping down aggressively to accommodate what we think are tailgate hinges and the wiring for the third brake light. As for the features, the EQB has all the basics covered. There’s a large panoramic sunroof, Mercedes’ latest MBUX infotainment tech with two digital displays, an electric tailgate, front parking sensors, electrically adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, and a nice sounding audio system. The only bits it’s lacking when it comes to high-end features are surround-view cameras and adaptive suspension. In terms of safety, you get seven airbags, ABS, EBD, active brake assist, and a five-star NCAP-rated body shell.