Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 250 vs DS 8 FWD vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric
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General Info
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2025-… | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary | Italy | Belgium |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €57700 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €31950 | - Price Europe (Used) | €31590 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 474 km | 572 km | 438 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 486 km | 373 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69.7 kWh | 77 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 66.5 kWh | 74 kWh | 67 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.95 km/kWh | 6.57 km/kWh | 5.57 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 8.8 | 6.4 |
Charging
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 160 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.4 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Performance
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | IM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 287 kW | 191 kW | 170 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 385 hp | 256 hp | 228 hp |
| Motor Torque | 385 Nm | 345 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 s | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4684 mm | 4834 mm | 4440 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm | 2099 mm | 2034 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1834 mm | 1920 mm | 1873 mm |
| Height | 1667 mm | 1574 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2829 mm | 2905 mm | 2702 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Mercedes EQB 250 | DS 8 FWD | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2110 kg | 2132 kg | 1970 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 495 l | 620 l | 404 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1205 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1460 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
