Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Cargo Van vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQB 251 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 34 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz EQB $7,250 vs $4,850
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
251 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
$215/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 (better) | $53,900 |
| Range | 159 mi | 251 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 89 kWh (better) | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 32 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 47 | 61.3 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 69 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi | 215 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- Slight edge on price: $53,260 vs $53,900 to start, $640 less.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You drive long days: 251 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,850 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 315 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $3,550 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $4,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $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
| Ford E-Transit | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 171 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 149 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 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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