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Mercedes-Benz EQC Estate EQC 400 300kW AMG Line 80kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	AMG LINE
Price	£74,920
Battery Capacity	80
Engine Power - BHP	408
Acceleration	5.1
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4762 mm
Width	1884 mm
Height	1624 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	500 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2495 kg

Driver Convenience

Acoustic ambient protection
Active lane departure warning system
Blind spot assist
Cruise control
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Easy-pack tailgate
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
Hard-disk navigation
Mercedes Benz emergency call system
Mercedes me connect
Traffic sign assist

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
4MATIC all wheel drive
Charging cable for wall box and public charging station - 4m - Type 2 (mode 3)
Charging system - AC charging system rated at 7.4kW and 110kW DC charging system
Combined charging system CCS-2 connector
Comfort suspension with self levelling rear air suspension

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system with 10.25" instrument and 10.25" media display with touchscreen
Mercedes Benz sound system with 4 mid range speakers, 2 tweeters, 2 Frontbass speakers, 1 centre speaker and 225 W amplifier output

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aluminium running boards
AMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG specific front apron with jet wing design, visible air intakes with chrome trim parts and high gloss black inserts and air curtains
AMG specific rear apron with visible air outlets, black diffuser insert and chrome trim elements
Badge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
Daytime running lights
Front and rear LED light band
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
High gloss black exterior mirror housing
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functions
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Vehicle Monitoring
Vehicle Setup

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in the load area
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke AMG multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with chrome control panels and flattened bottom section with perforated grip area
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs
AMG floor mats
AMG sports seats
Black fabric roof liner
Charging socket
Dashboard in ARTICO man-made leather with metallised look finish and rose gold piping
Front and rear head restraints
Heated front seats
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Leather upholstery
Single front passenger seat

Packs

Interior light package - EQC
Keyless go comfort package - EQC
Mirror package with heated door mirror - EQC
Parking package with active park assist with reversing camera - EQC
Seat comfort pack - EQC
Stowage package - EQC

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
ABS
Active brake assist
Child locks on rear doors
Radar-based recuperation

Security

Urban guard vehicle protection

Trim

Anthracite carbon fibre look trim with high gloss centre console

Wheels

20" AMG multispoke wheels painted black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	2445
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	660
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	6.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	40
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	110
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	110
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	259
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	80
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	23.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	23.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	23.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	2.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	394
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	391
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	394
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	245
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	243
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	245

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.1
Engine Power - BHP	408
Engine Power - RPM	4080
Engine Torque - NM	760
Engine Torque - RPM	1495
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1624 mm
Length	4762 mm
Wheelbase	2873 mm
Width	1884 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2096 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1460 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	500 l
Max. Loading Weight	445 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2495 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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