USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 250 vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Years of Production 2022-2023 2021-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Hungary Belgium
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.3 6.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has a larger battery, the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Range (WLTP) 295 mi 272 mi
Range (GCC) 246 mi 232 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.7 mi/kWh 3.46 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 6.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) 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 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.4 6.1

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) has more power, the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
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 243 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 7.1 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 4 3.6

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is longer and taller, but the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) is wider.

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Length 184.4 in 174.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.5 in 80.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 73.7 in
Height 65.6 in 62.8 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in 106.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022), but the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric (2021-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 4652 lb 4343 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.5 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60.4 ft3 49 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7 6.4
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