Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 250 vs Audi e-tron 50 quattro
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) for as low as €31950, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) begins at €23900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €31950 | €23900 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 474 km | 341 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 272 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69.7 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 66.5 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 23.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.95 km/kWh | 4.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 3.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.4 | 5.9 |
Performance
The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is front-wheel drive, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.
Although the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) has more power, the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 287 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 385 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 385 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is taller.
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4684 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1834 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1667 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2829 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) 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 Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022), but the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 1800 kg, whereas the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2110 kg | 2445 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 495 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7.7 |
