2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC pricing: New entry model debuts

Australian pricing has been announced today for the updated 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC, now available with a choice of two models – rather than the standalone variant that launched here in 2019.

The EQC range has performed well for Mercedes-Benz in Australia, and 2021 has seen a telling increase in sales. Figures to the end of July (August numbers due early September) show the EQC at 168 sales, compared to 67 for the same period in a COVID-fouled 2020.

By comparison, Audi's E-Tron models show 77 sales year-to-date (to end of July), while the I-Pace sits at 37 sales – down from 46 for the same period last year.

In Australia, the EQC has recently been joined by the smaller EQA electric SUV, while the more practical EQB should land here next year.

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2022 EQC 400 4Matic

For the new model year, an entry-level 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic will join the existing EQC 400 4Matic Sport, allowing for a new opening price point of $124,300 before on-road costs.

That’s a marked improvement for potential buyers, with the EQC originally launching from $137,900 – and this model update sees the EQC 400 4Matic Sport climb further in price to a new $141,300.

In its entry-level form, the new EQC 400 4Matic is equipped fairly generously, with the same big twin 10.25-inch infotainment displays offered previously, along with:

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The EQC 400 4Matic’s safety suite remains comprehensive, featuring nine airbags, Traffic Sign Assist, the Driving Assistance Package Plus with Active Distance Distronic, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Braking Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist and the Pre-Safe system that prepares the vehicle and occupants when a collision is anticipated.

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Multibeam LED headlights are standard with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, along with LED daytime-running lights and that same signature light band that reaches across the top of the grille.

And, while it’s no longer the full Sport trim, the EQC 400 4Matic still gets big 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in gloss black with a high-sheen finish.

As the 400 in its name suggests, the entry-level EQC 400 4Matic still gets the same 300kW, 760Nm dual-motor system that drives the 400 4Matic Sport.

Drawing energy from a big 80kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the big 2495kg EQC 400 cars both claim a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds while boasting an ADR-approved claimed driving range of 430 kilometres from one charge. On the WLTP standard, the EQC 400’s range is listed at 417km – but, depending on climate, driving style and commute needs, these figures can vary like any conventional vehicle.

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(By comparison, the Audi E-Tron range opens with the $137,700 E-Tron 50, which gets a 71kWh battery pack and outputs of 230kW/540Nm, a claimed 300km driving range, and all-wheel drive. The $146,700 E-Tron 55 leaps to a 95kWh battery pack, 300kW/664Nm, and 400km range. See our pricing story here.)

Both EQC variants come with a five-year unlimited subscription to the Chargefox charging network. The EQC can charge at up to 110kW through a DC connection, and 11kW via standard AC.

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EQC 400 4Matic Sport

Note: Existing model pictured, snapped for previous Wheels stories

Buyers looking for a little more flair in the range can still opt for the EQC 400 4Matic Sport, previously the only variant available.

Along with all of the specifications listed above, the Sport gets AMG Line exterior styling, which adds a Black Panel twin-blade grille design, a front apron with “jet-wing” design and Air Curtains, and a bigger rear apron with integrated diffuser.

Inside, there’s the sports-style steering wheel trimmed in Nappa leather, and AMG floor mats. A glass sunroof and dark privacy glass at the rear windows are also featured.

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AMG leather seats and an Artico-trimmed dashboard also star in the Sport, along with a head-up display and 21-inch AMG Multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The range is rounded out with the addition of two new paint colours: Spectral Blue and Opalite White Bright.

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 pricing for Australia

Prices exclude on-road costs