Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
4WD ER1 vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQB $53,900 vs $63,245
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz EQB $7,400 vs $4,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
4.5 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $53,900 (better) |
| Range | 320 mi (better) | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh (better) | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 155 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 32 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 53 | 61.3 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 69 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi (better) | 215 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb (better) | 3,086 lb |
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You drive long days: 320 vs 251 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 52.8 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 3,086 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 8.6 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You want the lower price: $53,900 vs $63,245 to start, $9,345 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 32 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,850 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford F-150 Lightning vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Charging mix | Ford F-150 Lightning | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi | 315 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,450 | $3,550 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,400 | $4,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,350 | $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 F-150 Lightning | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 218 mi | 171 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 149 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 100 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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