Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Standard vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Vistiq 305 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQB $53,900 vs $77,500
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz EQB $6,050 vs $4,850

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Vistiq
305 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
$215/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 390 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Vistiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Vistiq
3.7 s vs 8.6 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and Mercedes-Benz EQB
Spec Cadillac Vistiq Mercedes-Benz EQB
Trim used Standard 250 Plus
MSRP (USD) $77,500 $53,900 (better)
Range 305 mi (better) 251 mi
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh (better) 66.5 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW (better) 100 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 32 min (better)
Roadtrip score 72.5 (better) 61.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi (better) 69 mi
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi 215 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.7 s (better) 8.6 s
Top speed 131 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 17 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,000 lb (better) 3,086 lb

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You drive long days: 305 vs 251 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 5,000 lb vs 3,086 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.7 vs 8.6 seconds.

Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…

  • You want the lower price: $53,900 vs $77,500 to start, $23,600 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,850 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.

Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Charging mixCadillac VistiqMercedes-Benz EQB
Efficiency390 Wh/mi315 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$3,550
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$4,850
All public DC fast charging$12,500$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 VistiqMercedes-Benz EQB
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi171 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi149 mi
Fast-charge stops23
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 95 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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