Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

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

Best range Chevrolet Equinox EV 319 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy About even $4,800 vs $4,850

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
319 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
311 Wh/mi vs 315 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
7.7 s vs 8.6 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Chevrolet Equinox EV and Mercedes-Benz EQB
Spec Chevrolet Equinox EV Mercedes-Benz EQB
Trim used FWD 250 Plus
MSRP (USD) $34,995 (better) $53,900
Range 319 mi (better) 251 mi
Efficiency 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh (better) 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 85 kWh (better) 66.5 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW (better) 100 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 32 min (better)
Roadtrip score 66.3 (better) 61.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi (better) 69 mi
USD per mile of range 110 $/mi (better) 215 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.7 s (better) 8.6 s
Top speed 118 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft (better) 17 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 3,086 lb (better)

Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…

  • You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $53,900 to start, $18,905 less.
  • You drive long days: 319 vs 251 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 26 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…

  • 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: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Charging mixChevrolet Equinox EVMercedes-Benz EQB
Efficiency311 Wh/mi315 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,500$3,550
80% home, 20% public DC$4,800$4,850
All public DC fast charging$9,950$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

Chevrolet Equinox EVMercedes-Benz EQB
First leg (90% to 10%)217 mi171 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop190 mi149 mi
Fast-charge stops23
Time spent chargingabout 75 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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