There is limited choice when it comes to electric vehicles that can comfortably seat seven. Both Kia and Hyundai now offer enormous seven-seat SUVs, but Mercedes-Benz was arguably first to with its EQB in 2021. Based on the petrol-powered GLB, the EQB swaps its engine for a 66.5kWh usable battery pack (70.5kWh gross), a 400V electrical architecture and either a single motor or a dual-motor option in the EQB 300 4MATIC.
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Launched as a replacement to the GLK, the GLC is designed to bring increased comfort and style to the mid-sized family SUV segment. It has gone on to become one of Mercedes’ best-selling models worldwide and an absolute cornerstone of its segment. Now in its second generation, the latest GLC launched back in 2022 with the purpose of building on that success. Sitting on an all-new platform, it is packed with cutting-edge technology and a choice of powertrains, which make it more than a worthy rival for the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Lexus RX.
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It may be based on a van, but the Mercedes Vito Tourer is a great choice of car for larger families, with excellent build quality and car-like driving characteristics. Launched in 2014 and heavily refreshed in 2021, the Vito Tourer has become a popular choice not only for larger families, but also for businesses such as taxis and airport transfer services, which need maximum space, comfort, and flexibility. Rivals include the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom, Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, Citroen Spacetourer and Vauxhall Vivaro Life, although few of these can match the space on offer with the Vito.
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There is limited choice when it comes to electric vehicles that can comfortably seat seven. Both Kia and Hyundai now offer enormous seven-seat SUVs, but Mercedes-Benz was arguably first to with its EQB in 2021. Based on the petrol-powered GLB, the EQB swaps its engine for a 66.5kWh usable battery pack (70.5kWh gross), a 400V electrical architecture and either a single motor or a dual-motor option in the EQB 300 4MATIC.
Launched as a replacement to the GLK, the GLC is designed to bring increased comfort and style to the mid-sized family SUV segment. It has gone on to become one of Mercedes’ best-selling models worldwide and an absolute cornerstone of its segment. Now in its second generation, the latest GLC launched back in 2022 with the purpose of building on that success. Sitting on an all-new platform, it is packed with cutting-edge technology and a choice of powertrains, which make it more than a worthy rival for the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Lexus RX.
It may be based on a van, but the Mercedes Vito Tourer is a great choice of car for larger families, with excellent build quality and car-like driving characteristics. Launched in 2014 and heavily refreshed in 2021, the Vito Tourer has become a popular choice not only for larger families, but also for businesses such as taxis and airport transfer services, which need maximum space, comfort, and flexibility. Rivals include the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom, Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, Citroen Spacetourer and Vauxhall Vivaro Life, although few of these can match the space on offer with the Vito.
The AMG GT does a good job of flying under the radar – at least in some respects. While not as extroverted as models such as Porsche 911 and Aston Martin Vantage, which are perhaps its closest rivals, it manages to deliver a unique combination of thunderous V8 power, striking design, and everyday usability – with a choice of sports car or four-door GT bodywork, the former being more out-there than the latter, which is much more subtle way of packing up to 800bhp. Not for everyone, of course, but certainly not a car you’ll forget having driven.
Introduced back in 2023, the Mercedes CLE arrived with the pressure of replacing both the C-Class and E-Class Coupés in one swoop. The challenge of bringing together two of the German brand's most stylish and loved two-door offerings was no mean feat but in the CLE, Mercedes may well have achieved just that. With rivals such as the Audi A5, Lexus RC and brilliant BMW 4 Series, the CLE is up against some stiff competition but it more than holds its own with its unique combination of style, comfort and old-school luxury.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA combines all of the German brand’s electric know-how in a compact SUV-crossover body-style. It offers a very decent electric driving range, therefore making it a great choice for those considering their first electric car, but it doesn’t sacrifice any of the luxury that a Mercedes is known for. So, it has a tech-laden interior, high levels of style and build quality, whilst remaining comfortable and enjoyable to drive.
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