Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Standard vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $49,995 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy About even $4,950 vs $4,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$158/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Optiq
5.7 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,995 (better) | $53,900 |
| Range | 317 mi (better) | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh (better) | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 32 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 (better) | 61.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi (better) | 69 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi (better) | 215 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s (better) | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,086 lb (better) |
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if…
- You want the lower price: $49,995 vs $53,900 to start, $3,905 less.
- You drive long days: 317 vs 251 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 26 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 vs 8.6 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 32 vs 40 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,499 lb.
Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Charging mix | Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi | 315 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,550 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $4,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $10,100 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 171 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 149 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 95 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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