Comparison
Kia Niro EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Electric vs 250 Plus: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia Niro EV 253 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Kia Niro EV $4,650 vs $4,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Kia Niro EV
253 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro EV
$157/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro EV
300 Wh/mi vs 315 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Kia Niro EV
7.1 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,700 (better) | $53,900 |
| Range | 253 mi (better) | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 66.5 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 85 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 32 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 61.3 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 69 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 157 $/mi (better) | 215 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s (better) | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 104 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 3,086 lb (better) |
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want the lower price: $39,700 vs $53,900 to start, $14,200 less.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.1 vs 8.6 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 32 vs 45 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV. Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Kia Niro EV vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Charging mix | Kia Niro EV | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 315 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,550 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $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
| Kia Niro EV | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 172 mi | 171 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 151 mi | 149 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 135 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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