Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC vs Subaru Solterra AWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) has a starting price of $57200, compared to the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…), which starts at $44995.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Hungary Japan
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $57200 $44995
Price USA (Used) $25321 $18998
GCC Score 6 6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Range (EPA) 205 mi 227 mi
Range (WLTP) 278 mi 290 mi
Range (GCC) 217 mi 231 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 71.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.6 kWh/100 mi 27.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.26 mi/kWh 3.61 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.

The Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW, whereas the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.4 5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) has more power, the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 288 lb-ft 249 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.7 s 6.5 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.7 3.7

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) and Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Length 184.4 in 184.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.5 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 73.2 in
Height 65.6 in 65 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in 112.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) 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 Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1653 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQB 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 4796 lb 4354 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.5 ft3 23.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60.4 ft3 63.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 6.9
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