Global EV Comparison: Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric vs DS 8 FWD Long Range vs Mercedes EQB 250
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General Info
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2022 | 2025-… | 2022-2023 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium | Italy | Hungary |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €63200 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €31590 | - Price Europe (Used) | €31950 |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 438 km | 750 km | 474 km |
| Range (GCC) | 373 km | 638 km | 396 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69 kWh | 101 kWh | 69.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 97.2 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.57 km/kWh | 6.56 km/kWh | 5.95 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 9.9 | 7.1 |
Charging
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 200 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 7.1 | 5.4 |
Performance
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | IM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 170 kW | 206 kW | 287 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 228 hp | 276 hp | 385 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 345 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s | 7.8 s | 8.9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4440 mm | 4834 mm | 4684 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2034 mm | 2099 mm | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1873 mm | 1920 mm | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1596 mm | 1574 mm | 1667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm | 2905 mm | 2829 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | DS 8 FWD Long Range | Mercedes EQB 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 1970 kg | 2180 kg | 2110 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 404 l | 620 l | 495 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1205 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1400 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7 |
