Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Rivian EDV500/7
250 Plus vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQB 251 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQB $53,900 vs $79,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 32 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz EQB $4,850 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
251 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
$215/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQB | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 250 Plus | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,900 (better) | $79,900 |
| Range | 251 mi (better) | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 61.3 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 215 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You want the lower price: $53,900 vs $79,900 to start, $26,000 less.
- You drive long days: 251 vs 161 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,850 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | Mercedes-Benz EQB | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 315 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,550 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,850 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,100 | $15,900 |
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
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 171 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 149 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 95 min | about 175 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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