Mercedes, the bestselling vehicle brand in the US is going to get fully electric models in the lineup. This is great news indeed but there will be a delay in the release. Mercedes Benz EQC is going to be a compact vehicle that can seat five people. It will be similar to GLC-class. There is a fully electric powertrain that will offer quiet functions. The acceleration of the car will be perfect. Daimler AG shared in an email to the dealers and in that mentioned the reason for the delay. He said that they are making the design to be a strategic one to meet the demands of the users.
But the good news is that Mercedes is also joining the growing number of models that offer electrified transportation. There are also more features in the Benz EQC. Here we have all the information you need.
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The pricing details of the car
There are three options or trims. One is progressive priced at $68,895. The second is premium priced at $73,265 and the last Advanced offered at the price $77,615. The progressive trim itself packed with lots of features that will satisfy the buyers. The starting price is lesser than many of the rivals. All of the models will have a sunroof for protection. The roof will not be stuffy but will allow natural light. There are also rain-sensing wipers that will keep the windshield area clean even during stormy days. In the cabin, there are amenities such as satellite radio and heated seats. The more advanced trims of the car have even more options such as wireless charging features.
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The Features of the car
- The performance of the engine
The vehicle comes with two electric motors powered by a lithium-ion battery. There is a direct drive facility that powers all the wheels when the car starts. The total offerings of the powertrain are 402 horsepower. The vehicle will go from zero to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. This car does a good job of balancing many of the features. It offers smooth driving facilities even on bad roads. The handling of the car is also easy so the user can ensure to have a comfortable drive always.
- The battery life
The range offered is 200 miles. In just ten hours the car can charge from 10 percent to 100 percent. If there is a DC charger the charging can even get completed in less than one hour.
- Comfort and convenience
The cabin of this car is one of the comfortable things in the world. The design is solid and the finish is perfect. The quality of the materials used in the car is above par. The eyes cannot detect any flaw.
- Infotainment
There are lots of high tech features in the vehicle. First of all, there is a SiriusXM satellite radio available. The cabin contains 10.25-inch screens. The screens have a touchpad to give commands.
- Safety options
Some of the main safety features in the car are adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping measures, and blind-spot assistance.
Conclusion
The Mercedes Benz EQC will be a great competitor to the Tesla models in the market. It comes with exclusive features.
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