Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Subaru Solterra
250 Plus vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Subaru Solterra 288 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $53,900
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 32 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,850 vs $4,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Solterra
288 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 315 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 8.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQB | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 250 Plus | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,900 | $38,495 (better) |
| Range | 251 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 66.5 kWh | 70.5 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 61.3 | 76.5 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 69 mi | 94 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 215 $/mi | 134 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 8.6 s | 6.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,086 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…
- You tow: rated for 3,086 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $53,900 to start, $15,405 less.
- You drive long days: 288 vs 251 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $4,850 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 vs 8.6 seconds.
Availability: Mercedes-Benz EQB production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | Mercedes-Benz EQB | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 315 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,550 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,850 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,100 | $8,950 |
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 | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 171 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 149 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 95 min | about 55 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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