Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $50,900 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 40 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 7.4 vs 3.6
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/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
83.5 utility index
Performance winner
Cadillac Optiq
5.7 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $53,900 |
| Range | 317 mi | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 61.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 69 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 215 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 3,086 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 251 mi).
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQB if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $215/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (7.4 vs 3.6).
Cadillac Optiq7.4 Mercedes-Benz EQB3.6 150 kW40 min 100 kW32 min
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