nsoltz

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?

cadetdrivr

Extremely minor differences between the two. It's pretty much a software change between the two with the 300 limited at lower values.

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.

nsoltz

Appreciate the clarification of marketing hype. There is an anecdotal report on the GLE forum that MB EV's are not exactly flying off the lot.

cadetdrivr

It would not surprise me if it varies wildly by model and/or region. My dealer seems to have lots and lots of EQS SUVs in stock. All the EQBs are spoken for, however.

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.

dvenneman

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

ILoveNY

then do u think we can get some good cpo deals?

dvenneman

had a 2022 for 58,790. Not too many miles.

kyndacrazy

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.