USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 250 vs Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD

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General Info

While the Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Years of Production 2022-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Hungary France
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.3 7.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023).

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Range (WLTP) 295 mi 415 mi
Range (GCC) 246 mi 353 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 101 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 96.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.7 mi/kWh 3.64 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 160 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 160 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.4 6.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type IM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 287 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 385 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 284 lb-ft 254 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 9.3 s
Top Speed 99 mph 106 mph
Performance Score 4 3.5

Dimensions

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023).

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Length 184.4 in 188.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.5 in 83 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 74.6 in
Height 65.6 in 66.7 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in 114.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh Long Range FWD (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2205 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Peugeot e-5008 98 kWh FWD
Number of Seats 5, 7 7
Curb Weight 4652 lb 5070 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.5 ft3 26.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60.4 ft3 64.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2205 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7 7.8
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