2023 EQB300 vs 350 Transmission
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2023 EQB300
2023 EQB300 vs 350 Transmission
I notice in the specs that the 300 has a "one speed transmission" vs the "variable 4matic" which I assume to be a CVT. Could someone explain the practical difference between the two?
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The "one speed" transmission is a reference to fact that the motors are geared and "variable 4matic" is marketing fluff to describe the ability to apply power at the rear axle or front axle independently.
There is no CVT.
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I'm just gonna assume there is a very small market for $140K EV SUVs. It's looking good for lots of heavily depreciated EQS SUVs in two to three years when we outgrow the EQB.
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I think in the end there will be very few EQB owners in any given state in the next few years
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some of the 2022s had manual seats and are therefore undesirable - then there is the issue of “allocations” which are the number of cars (EQBs) a dealer will get to “build” and sell to customers.
I think in the end there will be very few EQB owners in any given state in the next few years
I think in the end there will be very few EQB owners in any given state in the next few years
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I just went through the same thought process considering a purchase of a GLE for my wife in the last few days. Got a decent deal on a 2022 GLE450 with only 14k miles - was a fully loaded custom order - only missing massaging seats and air balance from what I can tell. Anyway, drove several 350s. Posted on here, everyone said 450 or nothing else. Drove a 450 and never turned back. Just such a smooth and nice drive with the 450, no 4 cylinder whine, no delay, acceleration is really great - just a really smooth powertrain. Very happy with this purchase. And on CPO, the prices are really not that far apart.
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