Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC vs Cadillac Optiq V
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General Info
Although the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €35790 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €35790 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023).
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 365 km | 443 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 423 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 354 km | 421 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69.7 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 66.5 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.8 kWh/100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.32 km/kWh | 4.95 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 5.4 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 215 kW | 387 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 288 hp | 519 hp |
| Motor Torque | 520 Nm | 880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 6.5 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4684 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm | 2126 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1834 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1667 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2829 mm | 2954 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2175 kg | 2470 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 495 l | 744 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | 1603 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7 |
